NFL's 6 biggest unanswered offseason questions, including do Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have enough weapons
Yahoo Sports “Football 301” podcast hosts Nate Tice and Matt Harmon dedicated a large segment of an episode this week discussing the key unanswered questions across the league following the 2026 NFL Draft . They emphasized that many teams still have significant uncertainties that will play out over the coming months. There was agreement that no team in the league is perfect after the draft, with most contenders having at least one significant roster or schematic question mark.
Many teams are relying on internal growth, health and coaching adjustments to offset lingering holes as they prepare for training camp and the season ahead. The AFC, in particular, looks especially wide open due to these uncertainties. Here’s a summary of the main questions they outlined for several prominent teams and units: Kansas City Chiefs offense Question : Is the Chiefs’ run game, offensive line, and return of Eric Bieniemy enough to mask the concerns at wide receiver?
The Chiefs went defense-heavy in the draft , and the only notable additions at receiver were late-round picks and undrafted free agents. The team is essentially running it back with Rashee Rice as WR1 and Xavier Worthy as WR2, both of whom are question marks. Harmon specifically questioned whether this group of pass-catchers is enough to open up the passing game and keep defenses honest.
“… they kind of need like a big-body receiver, somebody to really win against press man coverage and be kind of that guy on late downs in contested catch situations,” Harmon said. “And to me, I think on paper they still don't really have that guy. ” Xavier Worthy (1) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Rashee Rice (4) in 2024's season opener.
(Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) David Eulitt via Getty Images Buffalo Bills’ defensive front Question : Did the Bills do enough on defense, especially along the line and at pass rusher, to contend with other top AFC teams? While they added T. J.
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