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Kansas City Chiefs: 10 Best Wide Receivers of All Time

Dec 19, 1971; Kansas City, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs receiver Otis Taylor (89) on the field against the Buffalo Bills at Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rod Hanna-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 1971; Kansas City, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs receiver Otis Taylor (89) on the field against the Buffalo Bills at Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rod Hanna-USA TODAY Sports / Rod Hanna-USA TODAY Sports
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8. Eddie Kennison (2001-2007)

Kennison's stint wasn't as long as some of the other receivers on this list, but he was still the marquee wideout during Dick Vermeil's time leading perhaps the NFL's best offense.

Kennison had five straight seasons with at least 853 receiving yards in Kansas City, ranking 10th all-time in total receiving yards with the Chiefs (5,230). While Tony Gonzales was the team's best pass-catcher during this stretch, Kennison was the best wide receiver.

His best season came in 2005 at age 32, catching 68 passes for 1,102 yards and five TDs.

The footage might be grainy, but the memories are clear. If you were born in the 1990s, chances are Kennison was one of your favorites.

Eddie Kennison Chiefs Statistical Breakdown

Seasons: 7

Career Stats with Chiefs: 321 Receptions, 5,230 Receiving Yards, 25 TDs

7. Henry Marshall (1976-1987)

Henry Marshall is when the arguments truly begin, as you can make a case that he belongs higher on this list. Marshall spent all 12 years of his career with Kansas City, ranking sixth in franchise history in receiving yards (6,545).

While he played in an era that depreciated passing statistics, Marshall still made a consistent impact and his loyalty deserves recognition.

He never surpassed 1,000 yards in a single season, though Marshall still accumulated at least 549 in five straight seasons to start the 1980s, with his best year coming in 1984 with 912 receiving yards and four TDs.

Despite never reaching the ceiling that some of these other receivers did, Marshall is still one of the most important wideouts in team history.

Henry Marshall Chiefs Statistical Breakdown

Seasons: 12

Career Stats with Chiefs: 416 Receptions, 6,545 Receiving Yards, 33 TDs