Sitemap - 2022 - The Chief in the North Newsletter
Mailbag and Super Bowl LIV confetti giveaway!
Sending a message? Three things the Chiefs defense did differently vs Seattle
Merry Christmas from the Chief in the North!
Game-altering; Taking a closer look at Chris Jones icing multiple wins for the Chiefs
The nine best arguments for why Patrick Mahomes is the NFL MVP of 2022
Pass rush, turnovers, coverage... How worried are we? Let's grade some Chiefs flaws
Isiah Pacheco can be the Chiefs' closer, if they'll just let him
We're normalizing Patrick Mahomes. We really shouldn't
Orlando Brown Jr. vs the Bengals; Part of the problem
(fatally?) flawed; Can the Chiefs overcome the weaknesses the Bengals exposed?
How can the Chiefs beat the Bengals? By staying out of their own way, for starters
L'Jarius Sneed, The Chiefs' human swiss army knife
Patrick Mahomes Week 11 film review; Mistake-free football and introducing Skyy Moore
Under pressure; The Chiefs pass rush is starting to heat up
GOATS in Making; Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are all-time greats
Patrick Mahomes Week 10 film review; As close to perfect as it gets
Prince Tega Wanogho vs the Jaguars; Let's talk right tackle
Creating yards and a varied skillset; Kadarius Toney vs the Jaguars
What happened to the Chiefs run game against the Titans?
Khalen Saunders was part of the solution for the Chiefs against the Titans
Going full Thanos; Patrick Mahomes' ability to create yards won the game for the Chiefs
Isiah Pacheco is showing growth. Will he get a legitimate increase in his role?
Kadarius Toney is Chief. What does his skillset look like on film, and how does he fit in?
Chris Jones is dominating from... defensive end?
Patrick Mahomes Week 6 film review; Under pressure and finding answers to man coverage
Self-inflicted, the 2022 edition; The Chiefs' offense couldn't get out of its own way
State of the pass rush; How are the Chiefs getting after the quarterback?
One of one; There's nobody like Travis Kelce
Patrick Mahomes Week 4 film review; tearing up Tampa and (ahem) a guest appearance
Enough warmup; Skyy Moore should be on the field more for the Chiefs
Examining the L'Jarius Sneed blitz that won't stop working
Did Happy learn how to putt? The Chiefs, the run game, and utilizing MVS/Juju
Patrick Mahomes Week 3 film review; Better than advertised, work to do elsewhere
What went wrong? Looking at all 31 of the Chiefs' failed offensive plays
No words but "gross;" The Chiefs need to find answers in multiple places, and soon
Patrick Mahomes Week 2 film review: High highs with more lows than usual
How will the Chiefs replace Willie Gay Jr?
Hitting the easy button; The Chiefs need to involve Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the passing game more
Third down and drawing a crowd; How Chris Jones affected the Chargers game in multiple ways
George Karlaftis vs the Cardinals; Some good, some "needs improvement," and a lot of promise
Patrick Mahomes Week 1 film review: looking at every snap of a... controversial (?) performance.
Timely stops; The "new" Chiefs defense passed its first test at all the right moments
Expectations, predictions, over/unders, and the 2022 Kansas City Chiefs
The X-Factors; What players (or storylines) will decide the Chiefs' 2022 season?
Jaylen Watson preseason review; That doesn't look like a 7th rounder
Leo Chenal preseason review; Situational promise, with work to be done
Patrick Mahomes film review; Methodology for QB play and the fire-breathing dragon
The Chiefs aren't running the ball well. Is it a problem?
Nick Bolton won't stop getting better
Enter the rookies; Reviewing every snap of Trent McDuffie and Joshua Williams vs the Bears
Skyy Moore vs the Bears; What did the Chiefs' rookie receiver show beyond the box score?
Strength, motor and... bend? George Karlaftis preseason week 1 review (and a bit more)
What matters in preseason games? Learning something when the result means nothing
Real or Fantasy: Chiefs' 2022 training camp storylines
What matters and what doesn't at training camp
Carlos Dunlap is a Chief. What does he have left in the tank?
A lot at stake, Part 2: What Chiefs players have the most to gain in 2022?
A lot at stake, Part 1: What Chiefs players have the most to lose in 2022?
Orlando Brown Jr., the franchise tag, and what happens next
Contextualizing Mahomes; Charting Josh Allen's Divisional Round vs Kansas City
False hope or legitimate promise? What to make of Jody Fortson's 2021 season
Patrick Mahomes 2021 film review: What can we learn from last season?
Trey Smith film review; Flashes of dominance and the work that remains
Market value, smart spending, and the two sides to the Orlando Brown Jr. debate.
Chief in the North 2-year Anniversary and Giveaway/Mailbag!
L'Jarius Sneed 2021 film review: Some good, some bad, and some questions remain
The "Mahomes vs Tua" debate is a good teaching moment
Isiah Pacheco has two traits that often help rookies get on the field. Is it enough?
Bargain price: Patrick Mahomes' contract is already a good deal, soon to be a great one
Size and Upside; Rookie Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson
Justyn Ross film review; Is there hope to justify the hype?
Is it fixed? Examining Brett Veach's handling of the Chiefs' largest offseason questions
Darian Kinnard's skillset is perfect for the Chiefs' new offensive line
Meet new Chief Leo Chenal; An enforcer who happens to be an elite athlete
Physicality and versatility: Meet new Chief Bryan Cook
Meet your new Chief: George Karlaftis film review
Skyy Moore is a Chief: It's a "know your WR draft crush" epilogue
Meet your new Chief: Cornerback Trent McDuffie
Know your Chiefs wide receiver draft crush, the finale: Rankings, tiers, and what it all means
Know your Chiefs draft crush: David Bell, Jalen Tolbert, and Alec Pierce
Know your Chiefs draft crush: Garrett Wilson and Calvin Austin III
Know your Chiefs draft crush: George Pickens and our current WR tiers
Know your Chiefs draft Crush: Jameson Williams and Jahan Dotson
Know your Chiefs draft crush: Chris Olave and Christian Watson
Know your Chiefs draft crush, Part 2: Drake London
Know your wide receiver draft crush, Part 1: Methodology and Treylon Burks
If I were Brett Veach, Part 5: resetting and reloading.
A different skillset and mixed bag; Looking at what Ronald Jones brings to the Chiefs' RB room
The deep ball, gravity, and moving forward: Looking at new Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling's film
Future uncertain; Sifting through the Chiefs trading away Tyreek Hill
It's only March. And yet... what is the plan for the Chiefs defense?
The missing piece? Examining JuJu Smith-Schuster's skillset, now paired with the Chiefs' offense
Justin Reid is a Chief. What does he bring to the table?
Big Swings: Some aggressive moves the Chiefs could (should?) attempt this offseason
If I were Brett Veach, Part 4: Free Agency and living in the moment
Special Edition Mailbag/Giveaway: The Chief in the North justifies your ideas
Charvarius Ward is a free agent, and replacing him won't necessarily be easy
If I were Brett Veach, Part 2: In-house free agents the Chiefs should consider letting walk.
Orlando Brown film review: Do the Chiefs have their left tackle?
Do the Chiefs need another offensive weapon? Looking at both sides of the argument
Patrick Mahomes vs the Bengals: What? How? Why?????
Self-Inflicted, the Finale: In the end, the 2021 Chiefs were who we feared they were.
KISS, Rush (mostly) Four, and Avoid Mistakes: How the Chiefs can beat the Bengals
The Grim Reaper and the Perfect Game: Patrick Mahomes vs the Bills
Built different: Jerick McKinnon's speed sets him apart in Kansas City
Beatable, yet unstoppable: The Chiefs showed both sides of themselves Sunday
Ever-evolving: Tyreek Hill has adapted to become an elite possession receiver
Beyond the box score; Melvin Ingram continues to be a vital part of the Chiefs' success
Chris Jones was obliterating offensive linemen on Sunday, and shouldn't go unnoticed
Self-inflicted, Part 3: The Chiefs' execution and tactical errors cost them vs Cincinnati
Self-inflicted, Part 2: The Chiefs' own worst enemy is themselves and stubbornness