KC Chiefs: Who could be a first-time Pro Bowler in 2021?
By Matt Conner
It’s no secret that the K.C. Chiefs are blessed with plenty of top-tier talent. On a list that debuted this last week breaking down the top 50 players in the NFL for the coming season, the Chiefs had two players in the top three overall and four in the top 19. Compared to other teams, there’s an embarrassment of riches in Kansas City these days.
Not that anyone is complaining. The Chiefs suffered through a 50-year drought between Super Bowl wins, so forgive the fan base for not wanting to see the parade of sustained success end anytime soon. With Patrick Mahomes under center and Andy Reid calling the shots, the Chiefs look like their championship window is wide open for the next few seasons, and it’s very likely to stay open longer than that if the team can keep the pipeline of talent flowing.
To that end, it got us wondering just who might be the next notable player(s) to emerge on the present roster. We all know the Chiefs have Pro Bowl talent on both sides of the ball, beginning with Mahomes. Tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill are obvious hits on offense, and the defense boasts defensive linemen Chris Jones and Frank Clark along with star safety Tyrann Mathieu.
But who else could join them as first-time Pro Bowlers this coming season and serve as a potential signal for present and future greatness. We thought we’d take a look at the players with the best shot to make their first Pro Bowl in 2021 for the Chiefs, beginning with a remade offensive line.