{"id":722345,"date":"2026-06-24T01:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/722345\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T01:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:57:15","slug":"breaking-down-pffs-all-chiefs-team-of-best-players-from-last-20-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/722345\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking down PFF\u2019s all-Chiefs team of best players from last 20 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/arrowheadpride.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u2019 all-PFF team is made up of plenty of current stars, especially on offense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1bij9g78 _1mt21p01\">QB: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/patrick-mahomes\/11765\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Mahomes (2017-2025)<br \/>HB: Jamaal Charles (2008-2016)<br \/>WR: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/tyreek-hill\/10799\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyreek Hill (2016-2021)<br \/>WR: Dwayne Bowe (2007-2014)<br \/>Slot WR: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/rashee-rice\/97605\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rashee Rice (2023-2025)<br \/>TE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/travis-kelce\/7844\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Kelce (2014-2025)<br \/>TE: Tony Gonzalez (2006-2008)<br \/>LT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/eric-fisher\/7783\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eric Fisher (2013-2020)<br \/>LG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/joe-thuney\/10712\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joe Thuney (2021-2024)<br \/>C: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/creed-humphrey\/59996\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Creed Humphrey (2021-2025)<br \/>RG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/trey-smith\/62960\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trey Smith (2021-2025)<br \/>RT: Mitchell Schwartz (2016-2020)<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads the way, joined by wide receiver Rashee Rice, tight end Travis Kelce, center Creed Humphrey and right guard Trey Smith as the players still going strong for the Chiefs in this all-time lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Only three players predate the era of head coach Andy Reid: running back Jamaal Charles, wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and tight end Tony Gonzalez.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The all-time offensive line is made up of two waves: offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz shared the line from 2016-2020, then the interior trio of left guard Joe Thuney, Humphrey and Smith took over until Thuney departed via free agency in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">On defense, the vast majority of Kansas City\u2019s best players from the last 20 years are former Chiefs at this point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup _1bij9g78 _1mt21p01\">DI: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/chris-jones\/10671\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Jones (2016-2025)<br \/>DI: Mike Devito (2013-2015)<br \/>NT: Dontari Poe (2012-2016)<br \/>ED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/justin-houston\/6222\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Houston (2011-2018)<br \/>ED: Tamba Hali (2006-2017)<br \/>LB: Derrick Johnson (2006-2017)<br \/>LB: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/nick-bolton\/81322\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Bolton (2021-2025)<br \/>CB: Brandon Flowers (2008-2013)<br \/>CB: Brandon Carr (2008-2011)<br \/>Slot CB: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/trent-mcduffie\/72191\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trent McDuffie (2022-2025)<br \/>S: Eric Berry (2010-2018)<br \/>S: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/tyrann-mathieu\/7850\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyrann Mathieu (2019-2021)<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Defensive tackle Chris Jones and linebacker Nick Bolton are the only current Chiefs players among this group; cornerback Trent McDuffie and safety Tyrann Mathieu are the only other players who have been coached by current defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The current Chiefs could sure use one of the all-time pass rushers Kansas City has in Justin Houston and Tamba Hali. The team is also missing a star safety like Eric Berry or Mathieu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Are there any players who you believe were snubbed by PFF? What Chiefs players are you surprised to see in these lineups? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 all-PFF team is made up of plenty of current stars, especially on offense. 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