Chiefs organizational continuity should prove a preferred destination for players
By Matt Conner
The Chiefs organizational continuity should make them a preferred destination.
On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs made the final commitments that should elevate them to the position of the NFL’s most preferred destination—if they were not there already. With the signing of head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach to new six-year contract extensions, the Chiefs now boast the kind of organizational stability and health that most franchises can only dream of having.
Reid has already cemented his place in Canton, Ohio in the Pro Football Hall of Fame upon his retirement from the game. However, he’s still intent on furthering his legacy in Kansas City, especially given the incredible talents that surround him. He has Brett Veach to thank for much of that roster as the team’s young, aggressive general manager who has proven capable of learning on the job to become one of the league’s finest.
With the new contracts, Reid and Veach are both locked into their roles in Kansas City through the 2025 seasons. Patrick Mahomes, the single most talented player in the NFL and reigning Super Bowl MVP, is under contract for much longer than that—through the 2031 season as well, giving the Chiefs more continuity than any other franchise in the league.
Alongside Mahomes, several other players are locked up for at least the next few years. Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill will be catching passes for the next three seasons at least. Frank Clark and Chris Jones will form the pass-rushing foundation for the next several years on the defensive side. Mitchell Schwartz has been extended once and will likely remain in place at right tackle for as long as he’s willing.
All together, the Chiefs are in a prime position for the next few years as a preferred destination for players looking for a healthy place to play. Every year, the Chiefs should be among the favorites to win the Super Bowl, which means K.C. should never have an issue enticing talented vets to climb on board for a chance at a ring.
If the Chiefs ever find themselves locked in a contest against other teams for a player’s services, they can be confident knowing that their organizational continuity has them in prime position to win those very battles. The salary cap will force parity, and the Chiefs are hardly the league’s very talented roster. However, knowing that Reid, Veach and Mahomes are all in place—among many others—should keep them as a preferred destination for years to come.