Kansas City Chiefs: Who’ll replace Jeremy Maclin?
It’s no secret Maclin had a rough 2016 season. Hampered by a groin injury, he only hauled in 44 passes for 536 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games. That said, his release came as a shock to everyone around the NFL.
Now that he’s gone, the Chiefs have the tall task of replacing a guy who went for over 1,000 yards and caught eight touchdowns the previous season. Obviously, the Chiefs hope Tyreek Hill can become more than just a big-play, lighting-in-a-bottle home run threat. But it’s not a given he can become a legitimate No. 1 receiver.
Chris Conley has shown flashes in his first two seasons but has caught just one touchdown total. Neither De’Anthony Thomas or Albert Wilson have the ability to consistently win on the outside. It’s going to be fascinating to see what Andy Reid conjures this year without Maclin, who was quietly the best receiver on Kansas City’s roster before being jettisoned into the free agency pool.