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The top ten New Year’s resolutions for Kansas City Chiefs

By Lyle Graversen

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 24: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs onto the field during player introductions prio to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 24: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs onto the field during player introductions prio to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) , wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) and wide receiver Skyy Moore (24)  Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) , wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) and wide receiver Skyy Moore (24)  Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore

I was having trouble getting this list down to just ten resolutions and I realized that the ones I had for Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore were almost identical. So I am cheating and combining both of them for number seven on this list.

Resolution: Build consistency and reliability with Patrick Mahomes

We already talked about how Kadarius Toney can be a major receiving weapon if he can stay healthy and you may see Juju Smith-Schuster’s name coming up soon, but MVS and Skyy Moore are two receivers that the Chiefs already have under contract for multiple seasons and neither one seems to be trust worthy yet. Both of these two need to prove to both the coaching staff and Patrick Mahomes that they can be reliable and consistent.

MVS has gotten a lot more snaps this season, but still has issues with drops and not being on the same page with Mahomes. This may just be who MVS is, but if he wants to earn a long term spot and be a major contributor on this team he has to clean things up. He’s flashed the big play ability that KC brought him in for at times, but its usually followed by a drop or a play where he isn’t quite in sync with his quarterback.

Moore is just a rookie and Andy Reid is notorious for not trusting rookie wideouts, but if Moore wants to prove he wasn’t a wasted draft pick he has to prove to the coaches that he knows the playbook well enough to get on the field and then prove to Mahomes that he can be trusted when he throws him the ball. He has also flashed big play ability in his limited touches, but in a very different way than MVS. Moore is more of a run after the catch guy and if Reid/Mahomes can find a way to consistently get him the ball in space he can make teams pay for it.

The Chiefs could really use these two to make some strides in the playoffs if they want to have enough firepower to win the Super Bowl, but they definitely need them to take a step forward next season if KC wants to stay an elite offense.

Now let’s talk about a key member of the offensive line.

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