Expectations for the Kansas City Chiefs have never been higher — both this season and in the future. The team finally has a franchise quarterback they can build around — and the Patrick Mahomes era promises hope of a Super Bowl championship in the near future.
The Chiefs can begin extension talks with their quarterback at the end of the coming season. They’re likely to keep their MVP happy. As Mahomes’ salary cap impact rises, howver, creating and maintaining a pipeline of affordable contributors under club control is essential to the health of the franchise.