Since the departure of Tyreek Hill two years ago, the wide receiver has been a significant focus for the Kansas City Chiefs. Interestingly, despite Hill’s absence, the team has clinched two Super Bowl victories in the intervening seasons.
To address their wide receiver needs, the Chiefs made moves during the offseason, notably signing Marquise “Hollywood” Brown in free agency. With Rashee Rice dealing with offseason issues,
Brown has the potential to step into the role of the team’s primary wide receiver. Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ star quarterback, has been impressed with Brown’s contributions during offseason workouts, particularly noting his speed and strong work ethic.
During Phase 1 of OTAs on Monday, Mahomes highlighted Brown’s dedication and enthusiasm, emphasizing his commitment to improving and pushing himself further. Mahomes believes Brown’s skill set will add a new dimension to the Chiefs’ offense, praising his route running ability and capability to stretch the field.
Mahomes anticipates that Brown will be utilized in diverse ways that showcase his strengths more effectively than in previous roles.
Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown Signs with Kansas City Chiefs: Mahomes Anticipates Dynamic Playmaking
Despite a dip in production last season with the Arizona Cardinals, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown remains a receiver with notable achievements. In 14 games, he recorded a career-low of 574 yards, but his performance in the past two seasons includes 1,283 yards and seven touchdowns. Notably, Brown achieved a career-high of 1,008 receiving yards during his tenure with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021.
The Kansas City Chiefs secured Brown’s talents with a one-year contract valued at up to $7 million, with a significant portion of $6.5 million guaranteed upon signing. Brown has established himself as a reliable target for quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray, further solidifying his reputation as a competent receiver in the league.
Now, with Patrick Mahomes delivering passes to him, Brown has the opportunity to flourish in the Chiefs’ offense. Mahomes has been impressed by Brown’s route running abilities, highlighting his agility and spatial awareness.
Mahomes believes that Brown’s skill set, particularly his knack for finding open space, will be a valuable asset for the Chiefs, especially in exploiting opportunities over the middle of the field. Mahomes anticipates that Brown’s proficiency in this aspect of the game will be emphasized even more within the Chiefs’ offensive scheme, potentially unlocking new dimensions to his performance.
