Five KC Chiefs who could make Kansas City unstoppable

Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a “fine” rookie season. He didn’t set the NFL on fire, but he wasn’t bad either. He was a solid NFL running back. Now, the Chiefs probably don’t need Edwards-Helaire to be more than “fine” in order for them to win a Super Bow, but here’s the problem. You don’t spend a first round pick on a running back in today’s NFL for him to be “fine”. You do so because you see the upside in him to be a special player and elite weapon.

When your offense boasts Patrick Mahomes throwing the ball to Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill, you already have enough elite firepower to win, but if K.C. was to add an elite running back to that mix, it adds another level to their attack that defenses then have to account for. That is what Chiefs fans are hoping for this season.

The good news is that there is no reason for Edwards-Helaire to not live up to that billing. The Chiefs have a rebuilt offensive line that appears to be much more physical in the trenches than the one they had last year. As a running back if you have a powerful offensive line, a passing attack that keeps defenses on their heels, and a Hall of Fame offensive mind behind the play calls and designs, there is no reason for you to not be successful.

The only thing standing in the way of CEH being a star in this offense is CEH. Will he be able to avoid getting dinged up like he was last year (and now is already again in the preseason)? Can he take advantage of an improved offensive line and defenses preoccupied by Mahomes and the passing attack? Will the Chiefs trust and rely on him enough to be the clear top back and not just part of a rotation with Darrel Williams and Jerrick McKinnon?

If the answers to all of those questions are yes, then Edwards-Helaire should have a fantastic year and add another top tier weapon to KC’s arsenal. If that happens, good luck to any defense trying to slow them down.

Next up, one more offensive player.