In our “Let’s Argue” sequence, our Mark Gunnels considers the new takes, wacky predictions, and unpopular opinions of Kansas Metropolis Chiefs followers from everywhere in the world.
Jack Cochrane is an superior particular groups participant
There’s no denying that linebacker Jack Cochrane has been a detrimental on particular groups this yr. It looks like he will get known as for holding each time the Chiefs have an excellent return.
However no matter it’s price, he did get an interception on the finish of the win over the Washington Commanders.
Somebody stated, “They’ve solely received taking part in injury-riddled groups”
It was once that folks would say something to discredit the New England Patriots. Now they aim Kansas Metropolis. That is what occurs once you’ve been the usual of profitable for seven years.
Earlier than the Chiefs, the Patriots needed to cope with it. It simply comes with the territory once you’re on this place — and I might strongly advise Kansas Metropolis followers to embrace it.
If it’s not the damage excuse, then it’s followers complaining in regards to the officers being within the Chiefs’ favor. Right here’s the humorous factor: there’s by no means any consistency.
Accidents? Properly, how about vast receiver Xavier Worthy lacking a number of video games? And the absences of vast receiver Rashee Rice and left sort out Josh Simmons — though of their instances, it’s not injury-related.
We would as properly face it: folks will maintain discovering new methods to devalue Kansas Metropolis. They do it as a result of they’re envious.
The Chiefs shouldn’t have paid Chris Jones
It is a scorching scorching take.
Look… I do know lots of followers simply have a look at uncooked numbers — and relating to defensive linemen, the go-to quantity is sacks.
A yr in the past, defensive sort out Chris Jones had solely 5 sacks. Via eight 2025 video games, he’s recorded solely two.
Sure… these aren’t eye-popping numbers.
However sacks aren’t the whole lot.
Jones continues to be absorbing double- and triple-teams, which provides the gamers round him alternatives for one-on-one matchups. As a bunch, the opposite gamers haven’t constantly taken benefit — however defensive finish George Karlaftis has 4.5 sacks.
Regardless of garnering lots of consideration, Jones nonetheless constantly pressures opposing quarterbacks. Whereas they could not end in sacks, pressures can — and do — create detrimental performs. These can win soccer video games.
On a scale of 1–10, the place are the Chiefs proper now?
Proper now, I might give Kansas Metropolis a stable 8.
It’s enjoyable to see the offense working at a excessive degree once more. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is having enjoyable — and why shouldn’t he be? With Rice again within the fold, the two-time MVP lastly has his full complement of pass-catchers at his disposal.
In the meantime — regardless of being constantly unable to get stress with 4 cross rushers — the protection has been very stingy. With the lack of rookie defensive sort out Omarr Norman-Lott, I absolutely anticipate normal supervisor Brett Veach to make a transfer earlier than the commerce deadline.
If the Chiefs do make a reasonably important transfer to bolster the road, they immediately go from an 8 to a 9 — with the potential of turning into a ten.
