3. Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown
Marquise Brown flopped in his first Kansas City stint, but the Chiefs should toss him a mulligan.
He landed with a thud—literally—when a preseason collarbone crack sidelined him until Week 15 of the regular season. Still, he clawed back, snagging nine catches for 91 yards in two regular-season games, then adding five grabs for 50 yards across three playoff contests.
That’s not a disaster for a guy who’d played in double-digit games every season before 2024. His legs still hum with a 4.27 40-yard dash, and his late-season cameo teased what could’ve been. The Chiefs glimpsed a speedster who could dart past defenses, giving Mahomes a jolt while Kelce owns the middle.
Now’s the time to double down.
With Worthy maturing after his first season in the NFL and Rice healing up, Brown could turbocharge this offense in 2025.
He stretches the field, pulling safeties deep and letting Kelce, Worthy, and Rice feast underneath—think of it as opening the playbook’s fast lane. His 11.6 yards-per-catch career average backs that up; he’s no stranger to big plays.
A one-year deal—say, $5 million—keeps it cheap and lets Brown rebuild his stock. This free-agent class lacks a Tee Higgins-level stud after the Bengals tagged him, but it’s deep enough to skip the elite tier.
Brown could shine with Mahomes’ wizardry, then chase a bigger payday in 2026. Kansas City knows his gears; they’ve seen him roll. Another spin with the Chiefs could turn a sour start into a sweet redemption—and a bargain boost for a title hunt.