![]() The Chiefs are projected to have eight draft picks as of right now, with six of their seven original picks, minus the sixth-rounder that was sent to the Tennessee Titans during the 2020 draft so the Chiefs could move back into the draft to select BoPete Keyes in the seventh round. The good news for the Chiefs going into the 2021 offseason is that they will have a lot of ammo in the 2021 draft. Here is the Chiefs’ initial 53-player roster, which breaks down as 26 on offense, 24 on defense and three specialists: QUARTERBACK (3): Patrick Mahomes, Chad Henne, Shane Buechele. That means the Chiefs have a big need at wide receiver unless they are higher on Byron Pringle than they are letting on. His skill-set doesn’t match an X WR and it’s hard to see him improving enough in his deficiencies so he can play the X. Yes, that means Mecole Hardman would not assume that role in the future. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the X receiver position and came to the conclusion that the future Chiefs X WR is not on the current roster. If Watkins and Robinson don’t come back in 2021, the Chiefs will have a dire need at X WR. Demarcus Robinson is also a free agent after this season, and while he’s a quality role-player, there is also a good chance he isn’t in the Chiefs’ future plans. It was a small miracle the Chiefs were able to bring back Sammy Watkins for the 2020 "Run It Back" campaign, however, it’s very hard to imagine a way the Chiefs can keep Watkins in 2021. There is one position group on each side of the ball that needs attention very soon. So if the Chiefs are fine at cornerback, linebacker, and offensive line. Center also will be a need regardless of who is returning, as it’s the weakest position on the offensive line between Austin Reiter and Daniel Kilgore, with Reiter starting the majority of the games so far. If the Chiefs are concerned about Schwartz and don’t think Niang can start at right tackle in his first year on the field, then tackle could be a need for the Chiefs as Schwartz isn’t getting younger and back injuries for an offensive lineman are scary. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (opt-out), Lucas Niang (opt-out), Mitchell Schwartz (injury), and Martinas Rankin (injury) all have missed major time in 2020 and will be back in the mix for playing time next year. ![]() ![]() ![]() One thing to note with the Chiefs offensive line next year, however, is that many players that could be contributors in 2021 are not present on the roster currently. ![]()
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