When the Kansas City Chiefs call a pass play, they have MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes dropping back with the option to throw to one All-Pro or another: tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill — who are among the best pass-catching duos in NFL history.
After those two players, it’s OK to identify the drop-off in effectiveness. Wide receiver Mecole Hardman is limited to a role of quick-hitting, horizontal run and pass plays that take advantage of his speed. Byron Pringle is a reliable pass-catcher, and you might try to describe Demarcus Robinson similarly — but both Pringle and Robinson would need to be re-signed as unrestricted free agents.