If you thought Andy Reid was done tweaking after Super Bowl LIX, think again. First, the protection for Patrick Mahomes. That was clearly primary, as the Eagles’ D sacked #15 for a total of 6 times. Then, obviously, the defense. There were some bright moments from KC’s defense, but those moments hid the bad ones. The Eagles’ 24-0 lead in the first half was the second-biggest in the Super Bowl history. I would leave at that.

So, obviously, the Chiefs plan to resolve the issue. The Chiefs just quietly brought back one of their most reliable—and overlooked—defensive chess pieces: linebacker Jack Cochrane.

Now, Cochrane will not make the top of the headlines. But the team knows what it’s getting from Jack. They are not expecting him to make the front page every Monday morning. He’s the guy who does the dirty work—special teams grunt, rotational linebacker, plug-and-play when someone goes down. And he does it without fuss.

Remember, Cochrane went undrafted in 2022. Since then, he’s appeared in 54 games for the Chiefs, mostly making his mark on special teams. He’s got 43 tackles, a pass breakup, and a knack for being in the right place when things get chaotic. He missed the end of last season with an injury, but when healthy, the guy’s a quiet enforcer—and Kansas City clearly values that.

Pair this move with the recent signing of defensive end Janarius Robinson, and you start to see Reid’s pattern. He’s shoring up the defense with players who bring toughness, versatility, and depth. Robinson’s got the size (6’5″, 263 lbs), the wingspan (hello, 35 inches), and just enough juice off the edge to give offensive lines something extra to think about.

But it’s Cochrane’s return that says a lot about how the Chiefs operate. One under-the-radar signing at a time. And then, there’s also the case of who they are leaving behind. The answer might be: Mediocrity.

Sky Moore might be the mediocre WR Andy Reid’s Chiefs are unsure of

Let’s be real—when the Chiefs drafted Skyy Moore at No. 54 back in 2022, fans weren’t dreaming of this version of him. Fast forward three seasons, and Moore’s stat line looks more like a backup tight end’s warm-up tape than a WR2 in a Mahomes-led offense. Just 43 catches for 494 yards and a single touchdown? That’s not exactly torching DBs on Sundays.

What’s even wilder? His drop count is just four. But the problem isn’t quantity—it’s timing. When Moore drops the ball, it’s almost always when it matters. Third down, red zone, late-game drives—you name it. Those four drops have stuck in fans’ heads like a missed game-winning field goal.

Then came the core muscle injury in 2024. He was sidelined most of the season, but here’s the kicker: he could’ve returned for the playoffs. The Chiefs kept him inactive.  In a playoff run where receiver depth was thinner than airport Wi-Fi, Reid still didn’t call Moore’s number. That’s not just a benching—that’s a message.

And now? Andy Reid is sniffing around the WR market. Draft prospects, free agents, maybe even trade options. You think Moore’s making this 2025 roster without a fight? Not likely. And with his $2.05M cap hit, cutting ties would actually save $1.58M. That’s not just pocket change when you’re trying to load up for another Lombardi run.