The best kansas city chiefs to ever wear the uniform. Heartpounding, jawdropping, and gutwrenching moments in kansas city chiefs history, triumph books. The kansas city chiefs are a professional american football team based in kansas city. A nobrainer selection for the number one spot, dawsons legacy as one of the great athletes in kansas city sports history is etched in stone. Jun 19, 2016 the greatest quarterbacks in kansas football history. The lone quarterback to lead the chiefs to a super. Kansas city chiefs quarterbacks alex smith, patrick mahomes and tyler bray had a rough passing day in training camp on monday, august 14, as defense won several of the battles. The vikings were expected to put the earth back on its correct axis after joe namath and his jets beat the colts in super bowl iii but lenny dawson, lenny the cool, just did not let that happen proving the world was already on its correct direction and that was one of afl. Kansas city chiefs wont play qb alex smith because of. This was the most exciting year for kansas city chiefs quarterbacks since joe montana arrived in 1993. The chiefs have had many notable and established quarterbacks on their squad at different times. The kansas city chiefs are trading the quarterback to the redskins for a 2018 thirdround draft pick and cornerback kendall fuller. Gretz begins with the chiefs visionary, 27yearold owner lamar hunt, who founded not only a team but an entire league.
Kansas city chiefs quarterback alex smith 11 steps back to pass as pittsburgh steelers defensive end stephon tuitt 91 applies pressure in the second quarter against the kansas city chiefs. The greatest quarterbacks in kansas football history. The legacy of the kansas city chiefs is explored in this nflsponsored special. The kc chiefs have a strong history of taking former 49ers quarterbacks and turning them into chiefs quarterbacks. Their 31 victory over the colts was the franchises first home playoff win in 25 years since joe montana was. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Starting qb for the kc chiefs since 1985 quiz by knightni. Rank these four former 49ersturnedchiefs quarterbacks. The chiefs are a member of the western division of the american football conference in the national football league nfl.
Reids kansas city chiefs won a very important football game here saturday night. Kc chiefs training camp report, 81417, rough day for qbs. History of kansas city chiefs quarterbacks american football. The chiefs have had 55 different quarterbacks attempt a pass, 38 different starting quarterbacks, and 19 different quarterbacks start least 10 games. Both are storied franchises in their own right, but they share a.
A threetime pro bowl selection with the chiefs, smith went 5026 as a starter and ranks third in passing yards in franchise history 17,608. Ap a secondteam all big12 quarterback in 2016 behind 2017 heisman trophy winner baker mayfield. Relive the chiefs amazing season in this 168page hardcover book featuring photos and stories from the awardwinning journalists of the kansas city star. Kansas city scored 30 or more points a franchiserecord 12 times in 2018 and became the first team in nfl history to score at least 26 points in every game. The chiefs closed the record books on henry sunday the k. Jan 29, 2020 a threetime pro bowl selection with the chiefs, smith went 5026 as a starter and ranks third in passing yards in franchise history 17,608. Heartpounding, jaw dropping, and gutwrenching moments in kansas city chiefs history, triumph books. Patrick mahomes is the teams current starting quarterback. Chiefs patrick mahomes is rewriting the history books. Chiefs franchise history will tell you the team had an abundance of memorable defensive backs in the 60snames cemented in the teams hall of fame. Eleven of the chiefs starting quarterbacks have led the chiefs to the playoffs, however, only five have won a playoff game. Featuring an inside look at this esteemed franchise, the complete history of the kansas city chiefs relives the best and worst moments that have defined the team throughout the ages. Kansas city chiefs, american professional gridiron football team based in kansas city, missouri, that plays in the nfl. Jan 23, 2017 plenty of folks are speculating that the chiefs will trade for cowboys quarterback tony romo, but i dont see that being the case with his injury history.
Kansas city chiefs alltime draft history profootball. An excellent read on the last year of the glorious afl and the kansas city chiefs win of affirmation over minnesota. History of kansas city chiefs quarterbacks american. Aug 15, 20 the kc chiefs have a strong history of taking former 49ers quarterbacks and turning them into chiefs quarterbacks. The vikings were expected to put the earth back on its correct axis after joe namath and. The 6 qbs who played for both the 49ers and chiefs, sorted. Feb 05, 2020 the obvious candidate to move on is sammy watkins. A lot of great names came off the board, but theres still a lot left heading into the second round.
Hall of famers len dawson and joe montana led the chiefs in two successful eras and both led the team to playoff appearances in their first seasons. The kansas city chiefs of the national football league nfl have had head coaches in their franchise history. Kansas city chiefs quarterback patrick mahomes ii is rewriting the history books. The chiefs offense scored 565 points last season, which were the thirdmost in nfl history behind only the 20 denver broncos 606 and 2007 new england patriots 589. After the texans won the afl championship in 1962, hunt moved the team out of his hometown to kansas city. With his second touchdown of the game, an 89yard pass to demarcus robinson, quarterback patrick mahomes became the third quarterback in nfl history to throw for 50. Patrick mahomes will be fifth youngest qb to start a super. Mahomes passing yardage total was the eighthmost in nfl history and the most ever by a chiefs quarterback. Aug 26, 2019 mcvay, shanahan, lafleur on qbs, playbooks, learning in d. In tales from the kansas city chiefs sideline, veteran sportswriter bob gretz brings the teams rich history to life. As a member of the nowdefunct american football league, the franchise won three league championships 1962, 1966, and 1969 and super bowl iv 1970.
He also served as a mentor for a rookie named patrick. Clutch points the kansas city chiefs had an incredible season in the leadup to their super bowl liv victory, and one of the highlights of their year was their 2316 performance over the new england patriots. The chiefs nfl championship season in a hardcover book. Featuring an inside look at this esteemed franchise, the complete history of the kansas city chiefs relives the best and worst.
The franchise was founded in 1960 by lamar hunt and were known as the dallas. For more information on chiefs quarterbacks, see history of kansas city chiefs quarterbacks. As a member of the nowdefunct american football league, the franchise won three. Sep 17, 2018 kansas city chiefs quarterback patrick mahomes ii is rewriting the history books.
The former firstround pick of the 2017 nfl draft threw his 10th touchdown of the year sunday against the. Good enough number 30 is brad johnson and brad johnson. Aug 14, 2017 kansas city chiefs quarterbacks alex smith, patrick mahomes and tyler bray had a rough passing day in training camp on monday, august 14, as defense won several of the battles. Clutch points the kansas city chiefs had an incredible season in the leadup to their super bowl liv victory, and one of the highlights of their year. Three prospects to target on day 2 of 2020 nfl draft. Isbn 1572439289 herb, patrick, kuhbander, brad, looney, josh, and moris, pete, eds.
Five burning questions the chiefs will have to answer during. Kc chiefs qb lineage from len dawson to patrick mahomes the. The top kansas city chiefs quarterbacks of all time. A team, a season, and the birth of modern kansas city. Play sporcles virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Several chiefs etched their names in the record books in 2018. It seems more likely that kc drafts a highround quarterback and rides smith into 2017, either restructuring his contract or just biting the bullet and paying him. Hall of famers len dawson and joe montana led the chiefs in two successful eras and both led the team to playoff appearances in their first seasons the franchises first starter was cotton davidson, who started 25 games for the texans before being traded in 1962. Dec 30, 2018 with his second touchdown of the game, an 89yard pass to demarcus robinson, quarterback patrick mahomes became the third quarterback in nfl history to throw for 50 touchdowns in one season. History of kansas city chiefs quarterbacks wikipedia. Originally named the dallas texans, the club was founded. Kc chiefsjacksonville jaguars, players to watch the. The kansas city chiefs last made the playoffs in 2019, when they won the.
While some might disagree that smith is a decent quarterback, the. Rank these four former 49ersturned chiefs quarterbacks. A recordbreaking season in the books, qb patrick mahomes is. Mahomes broke numerous team and nfl records during his first year as a starter in kansas city. List of kansas city chiefs starting quarterbacks wikipedia. Kansas city chiefs encyclopedia by mark stallard hardcover from sports publishing llc isbn. Plenty of folks are speculating that the chiefs will trade for cowboys quarterback tony romo, but i dont see that being the case with his injury history. Kansas city chiefs on cbs sports power ranking the 33 super.
Jan 31, 2018 patrick mahomes inherited the chiefs starting quarterback job on tuesday. Jun 19, 2018 a nobrainer selection for the number one spot, dawsons legacy as one of the great athletes in kansas city sports history is etched in stone. Ap a secondteam all big12 quarterback in 2016 behind 2017 heisman trophy winner baker mayfield, mahomes finished. Derrick henry credits chiefs game plan following loss. Jan 19, 2020 the chiefs closed the record books on henry sunday the k. Mcvay, shanahan, lafleur on qbs, playbooks, learning in d. Chiefs get out to an early lead and slow down henry it will be the greatest party in kc history. Kansas city chiefs career passing leaders profootball.
The kansas city chiefs are a professional american football team based in kansas city, missouri. The kansas city chiefs have played a total of 54 seasons. Hell always have a spot in the in the in the history books as the first africanamerican quarterback to win doug williams number 20 nine on my list. Chiefs quarterback patrick mahomes throws for his 50th. The franchise was founded in 1960 by lamar hunt and were known as the dallas texans when the team was located in dallas, texas.
Kansas city chiefs quarterback patrick mahomes made history when he became the second nfl player to ever throw for 50 touchdowns and 5,000 passing yards in a single season. Patrick mahomes inherited the chiefs starting quarterback job on tuesday. The kc chiefs might be led by a decent quarterback right now in alex smith, but it wasnt always like that for chiefs kingdom. Kansas city chiefs trading qb alex smith to redskins. Chiefs patrick mahomes is rewriting the history books the. Can kansas city chiefs andy reid rewrite the book on. The san francisco 49ers and kansas city chiefs will meet in super bowl 54 after an exciting pair of conference championship games. Gretz begins with the chiefs visionary, 27yearold owner lamar hunt, who founded not. Authored or coauthored three books on the redskins and one on the cleveland browns.
The first round of the 2020 nfl draft is in the books. He is the only quarterback in chiefs history to throw a perfect game registering a. Their first season was in 1966, and their most recent season was in 2019. Chris jones and the defense manage to stifle the tom bradyled patriots to secure the. Dec 31, 2018 kansas city chiefs quarterback patrick mahomes made history when he became the second nfl player to ever throw for 50 touchdowns and 5,000 passing yards in a single season. The former firstround pick of the 2017 nfl draft threw his.