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Patrick Mahomes has returned to the Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong>‘ offseason program with vigor, already showcasing the kind of creativity and skill that can leave defenses scrambling in a worrying message ahead of the 2025\/26 NFL season for their rivals.<\/p>\n Despite having been back at practice for only a week, the quarterback is performing impossible plays that hint at the dynamic season ahead, even as the team begins to adjust without relying solely on his traditional top target, Travis Kelce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Footage from the Chiefs<\/strong>‘ voluntary OTAs reveals the 29-year-old confidently executing several behind-the-back passes, a trademark move that has repeatedly rattled opponents during critical moments in games.<\/p>\n This playful yet precise approach not only demonstrates his comfort and command on the field but also sets a tone of relentless confidence for his teammates, and sends a message that they can trust him.<\/p>\n Mahomes’ ability to execute a behind-the-back pass for a crucial first down could easily spark a game-changing drive, showcasing why the Chiefs remain one of the NFL’s most formidable offenses and why they;ve enjoyed so much success since 2018.<\/p>\n Despite the heavy loss to the Philadelphia Eagles <\/strong>in Super Bowl LIX, where they were outmatched 40-22, the team remains far from finished and Mahomes’ dynamic inventions only show their spirit is far from broken.<\/p>\n With targets such as Kelce, Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice as well as Isiah Pacheco <\/strong>in the running back role, could Kansas City be a force to be reckoned with in the AFC once again?<\/p>\n With Mahomes <\/strong>leading the charge, the Chiefs <\/strong>enter the new season hungry for redemption and poised to unleash their high-powered offense, something which has somewhat faded throughout the previous two seasons. If Matt Nagy<\/strong>‘s offense gets firing on all cylinders, it could be great for Steve Spagnuolo<\/strong>‘s defense.<\/p>\n However, whilst the Kansas City have long been the dominant force in the AFC West, their supremacy is increasingly under threat as challenges from the Denver Broncos <\/strong>and Los Angeles Chargers <\/strong>could emerge..<\/p>\n In fact, it’s the latter that the analyst, Matt Holder<\/strong>, believes could emerge to challenge Andy Reid <\/strong>in the 2025\/26 NFL season warning that the Chiefs <\/strong>reign is not guaranteed, and dominance doesn’t last forever.<\/p>\n “Kansas City lost more than it gained this offseason,” Holder told Bleacher Report. “Trading away All-Pro guard Joe Thuney <\/strong>while letting Swiss Army knife safety Justin Reid <\/strong>and up-and-coming pass-rusher Tershawn Wharton <\/strong>walk in free agency.<\/p>\n “Because of that, there are question marks for the Chiefs<\/strong>‘ offensive line, secondary and pass rush, which could result in some regression this fall.”<\/p>\n With head coach Jim Harbaugh <\/strong>and offensive coordinator Joe Hortiz <\/strong>entering their second year in LA, and making solid improvements during the spring, Holder tips them to challenge in the AFC West.<\/p>\n He notes they face some hurdles, such as losing key defensive players including Joey Bosa and Morgan Fox<\/strong>, but that the emergence of pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu <\/strong>is expected to strengthen their defense significantly. Is it enough to challenge Mahomes<\/strong>‘ merry men?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Patrick Mahomes has returned to the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason program with vigor, already showcasing the kind of creativity and skill that can leave defenses scrambling in a wo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[569,60,145,19,143,63,141,142],"class_list":["post-24894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kansas-city-chiefs","tag-afc-west-english","tag-agency_sam","tag-conor-clancy-sam-english","tag-kansas-city-chiefs","tag-kansas-city-chiefs-english","tag-nfl-english","tag-patrick-mahomes-english","tag-travis-kelce-english"],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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