Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the Kansas City Chiefs’ most important player, but their defense has also played a pivotal role in their recent success. When the Chiefs won their fourth Super Bowl during the 2023 season, they allowed the league’s second-fewest points (17.3) during the regular season. Last season, Kansas City returned to the Super Bowl, and the defense was elite again. The unit ranked fourth in the league in points allowed (19.2) during the regular season. The Chiefs realize they must keep the defense intact to win more championships. Kansas City and EDGE George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93M contract with $62M guaranteed on Sunday (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Karlaftis will now be making more than Minnesota Vikings EDGE Andrew Van Ginkel ($23M per year), a 2024 second-team All-Pro. The 2022 first-round pick earned no All-Pro selections in his first three seasons with the Chiefs. He also reached no Pro Bowls. The Chiefs, however, probably didn’t overpay for Karlaftis. The 24-year-old coRead More
Chiefs’ latest defensive move should improve Super Bowl chances
