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?

Field stretching, YAC, and back shoulder throws; Juju and MVS are starting to make their mark with the Chiefs

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)

Trent McDuffie, Orlando Brown, and a lot Moore (get it?); The 10 most interesting Chiefs against the Bears

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

Value, pricing, and asset division: How can the Chiefs trade for a top receiver in a way that makes sense?

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

Roster holes, legitimate worries, and patience: Looking at both sides of a nervous time for Chiefs fans

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

If I were Brett Veach, Part 3: In-house free agents the Chiefs should try to keep... for the right price

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

If I were Brett Veach, Part 1: Salary cap fun and a look at problems that need solving this offseason

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

The anomaly, the chess master, and the GOAT: How Tyreek Hill, Andy Reid, and Travis Kelce helped Mahomes break 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

Patrick Mahomes Week 16 review, featuring Byron Pringle