The Facts: The Chiefs lost two of their key receivers from 2022 to the AFC East, as JuJu Smith-Schuster signed with the Patriots and Mecole Hardman signed with the Jets in free agency. But the group that catches passes from two-time MVP Mahomes should still be set up to succeed in the coming season. Last week, Mahomes was asked about his overall impression of the receiving corps. “I think we’re deep. I think that’s the biggest thing,” Mahomes said in his press conference. “Usually, you have a good feel for kind of who the guys are going to be and everything like that but with this group, it’s like every single guy I could see him making a path to making the team. And so, I mean that’s what you want. You want that competition."

Diehards Line: While there's talk DeAndre Hopkins could wind up in Kansas City, Mahomes seems perfectly fine to go with talent on hand. The Chiefs still have Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who signed with the club last offseason. Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore should be better in their second year with the Chiefs. Plus, the receiving corps added Rashee Rice out of SMU in the second round of the draft. While Travis Kelce is a tight end, he’s certainly going to get his share of targets and receptions, too. With Rice specifically, Mahomes said he likes the feel the rookie has for running routes. “I thought even the young guys that have stepped in have stepped in and done a lot of great things and guys from other systems have stepped in and done great things. So, (there’s) a lot of competition in that room will play out through OTAs and camp but I’m happy with where we’re at in that receiving room. ...” Though the Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill last offseason, they still finished No. 1 in points scored and total yards. At this point, there’s no reason to think they won’t be a top-five offensive team once again in 2023.