The Kansas City Chiefs failed to complete their three-peat and will look to avenge their Super Bowl loss this season. Their offense could look slightly different.
Even though they won the AFC, the Chiefs’ offense lacked its usual dominance last season. Getting Rashee Rice back and Xavier Worthy ending the season on a high note should help them from the start of the season. However, the rest of their receivers will still need to step up their game.
FanSided’s Stacy D. Smith believes the Chiefs will take six receivers into the season. Rice, Worthy, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and Jalen Royals seem like locks to make the roster. However, the final two spots could make for a great competition in training camp and through the preseason. Smith believes Skyy Moore is in serious danger of being cut.
“The good news for Moore is that, aside from Smith-Schuster, he is the most tenured receiver competing for a roster spot,” wrote Smith. “He brings valuable —if somewhat underwhelming — experience and familiarity with Andy Reid’s offense, two factors that carry weight for offensive skill position players in Kansas City.
“The bad news is that Smith-Schuster is the clear favorite to claim one of the remaining spots, and the final WR6 role will likely go to a player who can contribute on special teams. If Smith-Schuster secures his spot, that gives a notable edge to third-year receiver Nikko Remigio.”
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Moore is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs. had 250 yards in 16 games as a rookie and did not score a touchdown in the regular season. He has started just 11 games in his career and played in just six games last season. However, he scored a go-ahead touchdown in Super Bowl LVII.
Even though he has shown some flashes, his injuries and the Chiefs’ potential need for a vertical threat could spell the end of Moore’s time with the team.
“Still, it’s fair to wonder if Moore has simply run out of chances after three underwhelming seasons,” wrote Smith. “That WR6 spot might instead go to a fresh face like Tyquan Thornton, who joined the team last November on a practice squad deal. A true X receiver with 4.2 speed, Thornton could help fill the vertical threat void left by the departures of Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson.”
