Kansas City Chiefs Position Battles To Watch Tonight
By Ben Nielsen
Sep 19, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver A.J. Jenkins (15) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 26-16. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
4. Wide Receivers Part One
Key Figures: A.J. Jenkins, Kyle Williams, Donnie Avery
At Stake: Snaps as second receiver
Projected Leader: Donnie Avery
Figuring out the Chiefs wide receiver depth chart after Dwayne Bowe has been something of a nightmare but in a good way. One of the more surprising aspects of training camp has been some of the quality performances turned in by a few of the ‘forgotten’ wide receivers from last season’s team. Kyle Williams and A.J. Jenkins in particular have turned in excellent camps when they’ve been healthy.
Donnie Avery is still the Chiefs number two receiver and has had a good camp himself through two weeks. But his inconsistency last season really hurt the Chiefs offense at times, especially when the Chiefs were trying to go downfield. Williams and Jenkins each have the speed to stretch the field and be used in multiple ways. A strong preseason from either one of them could force Avery down the depth chart.
For now it is Avery’s spot to lose.