Chiefs roster evaluation: Travis Kelce makes his Hall of Fame case

What we learned?

We learned that Brett Veach is probably a fortune teller. Between the way he evaluated and gambled the tight end position, coupled with the way he approached the running back and cornerback positions, it is almost unfathomable how good (lucky?) he was.

We also learned that the TE2 position that we spent so much time talking about last offseason is functionally irrelevant in Andy Reid’s offense. He is not interested in lining up tight sets or using big bodies across the middle of the field. He is much more interested in using speed, spread and motions to create mismatches and confusion in the defensive secondary, and allowing his All-Pro, Super Bowl MVP quarterback make them pay for every mistake. He is also much more interested in running backs that can block than he is in lining up a second tight end in nearly every instance.

In addition, we learned that Patrick Mahomes is good enough to mask nearly every offensive deficiency a team may have. In plays down the stretch where Mahomes may have benefited from a drop-off security blanket a TE2 may provide, he was able to make most of those plays with his legs. In situations where coverage was so good by the opposing defense that he had limited windows to get the ball to, his accuracy and creativity/vision allowed him to make those throws. As long as Mahomes is the QB in K.C., whatever targets the Chiefs have are good enough.

Finally, we learned that Travis Kelce is a future Pro Football Hall of Famer. The Super Bowl win has cemented his place in Canton, and there is very little left to debate about that. He is the best tight end in the NFL, shows no signs of diminished durability or athleticism, and should be a staple of the Chiefs’ offense for the next several years. Kansas City should consider extending him this offseason to lower his cap hit, and to secure him for the duration of his career.