Chiefs training camp 2015: Breaking down the roster

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Dec 14, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

This is a very simple breakdown. Travis Kelce is the absolute man, and everyone else is a massive unknown. This position really scares me because an injury to Kelce and this group is rough at best. Behind Kelce is veteran Demetrius Harris who is coming off multiple foot surgeries and fifth-round pick James O’Shuaghnessy.

Before anybody gets on my case, I’m not saying Harris or O’Shaughnessy can’t be impact players. However, there is zero track record to say they can be, either. If these guys were on the Denver Broncos, you would not be quaking in your boots about it. Hopefully Kelce and can stay healthy and build off his 2014 season, when he led the team with 862 receiving yards and five scores.

Kansas City loves to run two tight-end sets, so expect either Harris or O’Shaughnessy to see plenty of action. Harris will likely get most of those snaps with the rookie just trying to learn the playbook. Harris should know what to expect at this point, giving Reid some confidence in putting him on the field.

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