4 Offseason Additions That Will Guarantee the Chiefs Another Super Bowl
By Joe Summers
2. Christian Wilkins - DT
The former 13th overall pick in the 2019 draft enjoyed a career season for the Dolphins and saw first-hand how good this Chiefs team is in the AFC Wild Card round. Acquiring Wilkins at his likely price tag wouldn't make a ton of sense if Chris Jones stays, but he'd be a logical replacement to fill Jones' spot if he goes elsewhere.
He's considered one of the best run defenders in the NFL, an area the Chiefs' defense currently struggles in, and just set career-high marks in a number of pass-rushing statistics, including pressure rate, sacks, quarterback hits and pressures.
Christian Wilkins comes off the initial double team and makes a great play on Ezekiel Elliott for minimal gain.
— John Crumpler (@JohnHCrumpler) February 19, 2024
His impact on the run game isn't fully illustrated by his 10 TFL's this past season. pic.twitter.com/FCwhx8kIqn
There are fair questions about how effective players like George Karlaftis and Charles Omenihu can be without Jones commanding so much attention. Signing a guy like Wilkins could alleviate that potential problem.
No one can completely fill Jones' role. He's the best defensive player of this era of Chiefs football for a reason. That being said, a player with Wilkins' rare blend of athleticism, speed and power would certainly help.