ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Andy Reid made an interesting and unusual statement last month on the eve of the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp, one that addressed the team's goals not just for 2018 but several seasons beyond.
"We're striving to win a championship," Reid said, "and then to consistently be in a position where we can win a championship as the years go on."
The Chiefs made several moves toward both of those ends during the offseason, but by far the most significant was their change at quarterback. They traded a trusted veteran in Alex Smith and replaced him with a largely untested player, but one full of potential, in Patrick Mahomes.