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Chiefs power rankings: Top 10 wide receivers in franchise history

By Bill Robbins

KANSAS CITY, MO - CIRCA 1970's: Wide Receiver Otis Taylor #89 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass over a New York Jets defender during a early circa 1970's NFL football game at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Taylor played for the Chiefs from 1965-75. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - CIRCA 1970's: Wide Receiver Otis Taylor #89 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass over a New York Jets defender during a early circa 1970's NFL football game at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Taylor played for the Chiefs from 1965-75. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Carlos Carson #88 of the Kansas City Chiefs can't make the reception while covered by cornerback Dwight Hicks #22 of the San Francisco 49ers during a game at Candlestick Park on November 17, 1985 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 31-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO – NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Carlos Carson #88 of the Kansas City Chiefs can’t make the reception while covered by cornerback Dwight Hicks #22 of the San Francisco 49ers during a game at Candlestick Park on November 17, 1985 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 31-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) /

No. 4 Carlos Carson

Carson enjoyed a wonderful career with Kansas City, as he reached the 1,000-yard receiving mark three different times while in a Chiefs uniform. His 6,372 career receiving yards with the organization ranks him near the very top in that category, as he played his entire career for KC except for the last 6 games.

The second of three former LSU players on this list would have been higher on here if he would have notched more than just 33 TDs for his career with the team. Still, his spot as one of the four in the Mount Rushmore of Chiefs wide receivers is well-earned and deserved.

No. 3 Chris Burford

Before the No. 1 name on this list Otis Taylor, there was Chris Burford. Burford was a big target for a wideout at 6’3, 220 lbs and his career lasted 8 seasons, 3 with the Dallas Texans and 3 with the Chiefs. His 55 career receiving TDs with KC is good enough for 2nd all-time in club history for a wide receiver and his 5,505 career receiving yards rank him 6th all-time for wideouts that the Chiefs have possessed.

Other than that, none of his career numbers really jump out at you too much, other than his 12 touchdowns in 1962 as a part of the Texans. Like Paige, he was just a very consistent, hard-nosed player who was a solid contributor to this franchise for years.

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