Could Patrick Mahomes lose star WR? NFL analyst predicts massive Chiefs hit
Patrick Mahomes could still be on a high after winning the Super Bowl, but his offense could be dropping out from under him. Writing for CBS Sports, NFL analyst Jared Dubin projected the Chiefs to part ways with Juju Smith-Schuster. It was predicted that the wide receiver could land with the Atlanta Falcons.
It will be the second consecutive season in which Patrick Mahomes will lose his top target out wide. Of course, he would still have Travis Kelce, but the quarterback would be left to feel his way around another pass-catcher this offseason.
Will Juju Smith-Schuster suit up with the Chiefs in 2023?
Tyreek Hill entered the 2022 offseason as a Kansas City Chief. He began the regular season as a member of the Miami Dolphins. If the prediction comes to fruition, he could lose two of his top guys to the same corner of the country.
One-year deal backfires against Patrick Mahomes after winning Super Bowl LVII
It wasn't just the first massive deal of the quarterback's career. It was also the first superstar contract awarded to the position by the team in quite some time. As such, fans worry the team is attempting to keep things cheaper than they need to. Smith-Schuster was signed to a one-year deal in an effort to save the team from another big commitment.
However, the plan might have backfired when the vlogging receiver won the Super Bowl. Now, like many other pieces on the team, Smith-Schuster is a Super Bowl-winning player and looking to cash in.
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Darius Slayton
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Of course, the move isn't a done deal. The team can still pony up and retain the receiver if they choose. On the other hand, they could sell themselves to a potentially better option in the market for less money as the team that just won the Big Game.
If the Chiefs did not outbid for Tyreek Hill, they will not outbid for Juju Smith-Schuster.
Either way, the situation for Mahomes' offense is quite fluid as most teams begin to take their first big steps into the 2023 season. Who will be the team's top receiver in 2023?