Breaking News: Chiefs leadership blasted by departed free agent: I’m not too sure why I didn’t play….see more

In some respects, the Kansas City Chiefs have become the model organization to follow in the NFL.

The Chiefs built through the draft and continue to do so; they identified, drafted, and developed Patrick Mahomes into the NFL’s premier quarterback. Kansas City has a passionate fanbase, its leadership structure has been in place for many years, and the Chiefs do a whole lot of winning:

Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and head coach Andy Reid have guided Kansas City to three Super Bowl titles since 2019. The Chiefs’ acquisition of pass rusher Josh Uche last season was regarded as a cheap, shrewd move for a team seeking to upgrade its options along the defensive line.

But it didn’t play out that way. Uche, a former second-round draft pick, struggled to get on the field; in six games for the Chiefs, the former Michigan Wolverine played only 22 percent of defensive snaps, two years after he had a breakout campaign for the New England Patriots.

Upon signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, Uche put the Chiefs on blast, criticizing team leaders for failing to communicate with him after his midseason arrival.