Ranking every NFL team’s offensive supporting cast post-draft
1. Kansas City Chiefs
RB: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Damien Williams, Darwin Thompson (21/25)
Maybe this ranking is a little high given we haven’t seen anything from Clyde Edwards-Helaire yet, but when Andy Reid says a player is better than Brian Westbrook, you take that into consideration. Edwards-Helaire fits perfectly in this offense and will excel in the receiving game as well as running from the pistol formation.
Williams will likely still be involved in a committee, and we saw what he can do when healthy; he averaged nearly 100 yards and two touchdowns per game in the postseason. This backfield has a lot of potential.
WR: Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman, Demarcus Robinson (24/25)
It’s hard not to give this unit a perfect score, but I must stand my ground. Tyreek Hill is unquestionably the most explosive receiver in the league; the fact that he’s become a great route runner in addition to being a great deep threat is a testament to his development. Watkins has shown flashes during the season, but he can never seem to string together a full season of great performances.
The same goes for Hardman and Robinson, both of whom have been explosive on occasion. Nonetheless, the speed and talent in this wide receiver room rival most units in the league.
TE: Travis Kelce, Deon Yelder, Ricky Seals-Jones (23/25)
Travis Kelce is great and will continue to be great for the foreseeable future. However, not having a sufficient backup behind Kelce could be disastrous; he’s a perennial 1,000-yard receiver, but even he has fallen victim to injury over the past few years. Kelce obviously drives most of this ranking, but not having a solid backup behind him could be troublesome.
Offensive Line: Eric Fisher, Nick Allegretti, Austin Reiter, Laurent Duvernay-Tardiif, Mitchell Schwartz (23/25)
The Chiefs offensive line gave up the third-fewest sacks and seventh-fewest quarterback hits last season, despite having to block for both Patrick Mahomes and Matt Moore. They also drafted a tackle that will provide sufficient depth for this unit. Overall, Mahomes will be well-protected behind this line and be able to throw as many no-look passes as he wants.
Total Score: 91 /100
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Summary: In my opinion, the Chiefs have the best offensive supporting cast in the league. While Mahomes is other-worldly and will probably be one of the best quarterbacks we will ever see play the game, he’s gotten a lot of help along the way. With young players like Edwards-Helaire and Hardman developing alongside Hill and Kelce, this offense will continually be a nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators.