Conner Christopherson is an alumnus of the University of Missouri, class of 2018, majoring in Computer Science. Conner is a moderator of the official Kansas City Chiefs subreddit on Reddit and writes for Arrowhead Report on SI.com. Conner is also a frequent contributor to the Roughing the Kicker Chiefs Podcast. Follow Conner on Twitter at @Conner_DKC.
The Kansas City Chiefs' defense will be tested and probably struggle in 2022, so using context to evaluate it will be of the utmost importance.
GM Report
Four Chiefs With the Most on the Line in the Preseason
The Kansas City Chiefs are approaching an important 2022 preseason, and they have several players who are facing the heat.
GM Report
The Year of Willie Gay Jr. Has Arrived
With all the talent in the world, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. will soon show the NFL just how good he can be.
GM Report
A Young and Hungry Chiefs Defense Spells Good Things for the Future
Many Kansas Chiefs defensive rookies are getting serious snaps and impressing early in training camp, which spells very good things for the team's future.
GM Report
Rashad Fenton and the Chiefs Could Be Heading for a Breakup
CB Rashad Fenton has been a great role player for the Kansas City Chiefs, but that could be coming to an end after the 2022 season.
GM Report
Mecole Hardman’s 2022 Will Shape the Rest of His NFL Career
Kansas City Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman is entering a contract year and if he wants to secure a long-term pact, he'll have to evolve this season.
GM Report
The Past, Present and Future of Juan Thornhill Will Collide This Season
From looking like Brett Veach’s first great draft pick to losing his job to Daniel Sorensen, Juan Thornhill’s future with the KC Chiefs remains unknown.
GM Report
Travis Kelce Is (And Always Has Been) Underpaid
Travis Kelce is an all-time great tight end, yet the Kansas City Chiefs star's value hasn't been reflected in his contracts thus far in his career.
Could Chris Jones Be the Tyreek Hill of Next Offseason?
Chris Jones is going to find himself in a situation similar to Tyreek Hill’s next offseason. Will the result be similar or different this time for the KC Chiefs?
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