Former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum made a bold prediction on ESPN’s “Get Up” last week, saying the Chiefs will miss the playoffs. His reasoning quickly sparked debate across social media, with many fans pushing back against his assessment of Kansas City’s chances.
Tannenbaum pointed to three major questions surrounding the Chiefs entering the new season. And after SleeperChiefs shared his comments on X, fans criticized the take.
“These analysts really know nothing about the Chiefs at all and it’s comical at this point,” one fan wrote.
Another questioned Tannenbaum’s assessment of Kansas City’s secondary, posting, “CB depth is hilarious. This guy is getting a paycheck? Lol.”
Some pointed to the franchise’s proven track record under Mahomes.
“…Chiefs have the best QB room in the league, a top 10 RB, and a defense that can get by at a low end, a top 10 defense if they truly mesh. KC will be fine,” another fan commented.
“Yeah as long as one of Fulton/sneed/elam can be healthy and not a spud our outside depth is fine. We’ve got plenty of options in the slot. Kohou, Canady, CRW,” another user posted.
“There’s a reason he isn’t a NFL GM anymore,” one fan wrote.
Another added, “Look, it’s Mike Tannenbaum talking. His takes are just horrible. I see why he’s not a GM anymore.”
What Were the 3 Concerns Mike Tannenbaum Outlined for Chiefs?
“The Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs for a few reasons, starting at quarterback,” Tannenbaum said. “There’s some uncertainty about whether Patrick Mahomes will be ready to go from Day 1.”
He also questioned Kansas City’s receiving corps after the team finished 16th in yards per pass attempt last season.
“Secondly, they lack explosiveness at receiver. … Some questions (about) Rashee Rice. Will he be ready to go?”
“Thirdly, at corner, they lost two great corners in Jalen Watson and Trent McDuffie. They did draft Mansoor Delane, re-sign L’Jarius Sneed, but for a great Kansas City Chiefs team, (it is) unusual to have three important question marks.”
Despite those concerns, many Chiefs fans argued the analyst was overlooking the team’s strengths.
Kansas City enters the new season looking to rebound after losing its streak of AFC West titles in 2025.
Whether Tannenbaum’s prediction proves accurate remains to be seen, but judging by the early reaction online, plenty of fans believe writing off Mahomes and the Chiefs is a mistake.
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