According to sources, receivers have been slightly off on some of their catches, not hitting the precise spot where Mahomes throws the ball. This can be attributed to experience versus inexperience, but reports indicate that these issues are steadily improving in practice and should soon translate into game performance.
There are high hopes for the young pass-catching group to step up as the season progresses.
Mahomes understands the team’s focus is on protecting him and providing him with weapons. It’s worth revisiting the offseason to understand how the Chiefs ended up with a young receiver group.
After losing two starting offensive tackles, the Chiefs signed Jawaan Taylor and Donovan Smith during free agency. The free-agent receiver group didn’t make the expected impact, leading the Chiefs to spend on defensive players like Drue Tranquill, Charles Omenihu, and Mike Edwards, who have significantly improved the defense.
Sources reveal that the Chiefs attempted to trade up in the 2023 NFL Draft for a receiver but were unable to do so. They did, however, trade up in the second round for Rashee Rice, who has shown potential in his rookie season.
With Chris Jones’ new one-year deal and financial constraints, the Chiefs were unable to make a move for a receiver at the league’s trade deadline, opting to put faith in their young group.
The team’s optimism lies in the potential of Rice and the young group, provided they stay healthy and minimize mistakes.
Despite challenges, Mahomes remains optimistic, knowing that the Chiefs control their own path to a possible No. 1 seed in the AFC.
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