Kansas City Chiefs
Of all the teams on this list, the Chiefs are probably the least-likely to become a dynasty. They don’t have a star quarterback, star outside linebacker Justin Houston has dealt with injuries and top linebacker Derrick Johnson is 34 years old. It’s also tough to imagine Andy Reid getting through a single playoff game, let alone a dynasty’s worth. But there’s still a case, albeit weak.
The Chiefs have a capable quarterback in Alex Smith. They already have great talent on the roster and Reid isn’t as bad a head coach as he’s made out to be — it’s only time management that gives him fits. If Patrick Mahomes steps in for Smith in 2018 and becomes a star — a massive if — Kansas City could very easily contend for a Super Bowl.
There’s great talent on this offense. Tyreek Hill has off-field issues rivaling any player in (or out of) football, but he’s also an unbelievably dynamic player who turned an already great KC special teams unit (an obligatory mention that Dave Toub deserves a head coaching job goes here) into one that was downright scary. He’ll contribute as a returner and receiver for years to come. Travis Kelce is a poor man’s Rob Gronkowski. Spencer Ware has some kinks, but can get ran for nearly 1,000 yards in his first full year as a starter.
Defensively, the Chiefs were 14th in efficiency last season and Houston played only five games. If Terrance Mitchell can hold down the fort at corner opposite Marcus Peters, their secondary has a chance to be great. Sure, there will be more roster turnover by the time Mahomes is ready, but there is substantial talent. If Mahomes is the player the Chiefs want him to be, there’s a chance.