The wide receiver group for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 was a mixed bag behind Pro Bowler Tyreek Hill.
Guys like Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle made some big plays, but also made their fair share of mistakes. Demarcus Robinson regressed from 45 catches for 466 yards in 2020 to 25 catches for 264 yards in 2021. The mid-season signing of Josh Gordon was a bust as he caught just five passes for Kansas City and didn’t even log a snap during the playoffs.
It’s clear that a shakeup is needed within the position group. The Chiefs’ offense needs a legitimate option besides Hill and tight end Travis Kelce for defenses to respect. There are plenty of big-name free agent receivers available this offseason, giving K.C. a shot to land one of the best.
Let’s look at some of the options: