Skip to main content

    Taylor Witt

    Taylor Witt is an alumnus of The University of Kansas, where he majored in sports journalism. Taylor previously worked for 610 Sports Radio and the Lawrence Journal-World and is now a contributor for Arrowhead Report on SI.com and co-host of the It's Always Sunny in Chiefs Kingdom podcast at iasick.com. Follow Taylor on Twitter @ Taylor_Witt.

    Articles From This Author

    Feb 7, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (left) greets Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes following Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    The Five Pillars of Quarterbacking: Grading 70 Years of QB Play

    By Taylor Witt
    Nov 22, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chris Lammons (45) celebrates with linebacker Ben Niemann (56) his interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    How Much Do Special Teams Players Matter to the Chiefs?

    By Austin Johnston and Taylor Witt
    Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Travis Kelce is Already a Hall of Famer — and He's Nowhere Near Finished

    By Taylor Witt
    Dec 27, 2020; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks to an official in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
    Podcasts

    Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After 15 Games?

    By Taylor Witt
    Nov 22, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid signals against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After 13 Games?

    By Taylor Witt
    Dec 6, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
    Podcasts

    Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After 12 Games?

    By Taylor Witt
    Nov 29, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh (93) moves in during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
    Podcasts

    Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After 11 Games?

    By Taylor Witt
    Oct 19, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) calls a play against the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    The Recent History of the Chiefs-Raiders Rivalry

    By Taylor Witt
    USATSI_15178905_168390306_lowres
    Podcasts

    Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After Nine Weeks of Action?

    By Taylor Witt
    Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) is congratulated by quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Nick Keizer (48) and wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA
    Podcasts

    Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After Eight Weeks of Action?

    By Taylor Witt
    Oct 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes the ball in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After Seven Weeks of Action?

    By Taylor Witt
    Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire finds a seam at the line of scrimmage against the Bills. Jg 101920 Bills 9
    GM Report

    Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After Six Weeks of Action?

    By Taylor Witt
    Oct 11, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of the line of scrimmage as Kansas City Chiefs center Austin Reiter (62) snaps the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 40-32. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Where do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After Five Weeks of Action?

    By Taylor Witt
    Oct 5, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs away from New England Patriots pressure during the first quarter of a NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Where do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After Four Weeks of Action?

    By Taylor Witt
    Sep 28, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a late second quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Mecole Hardman (not shown) against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Where do the Kansas City Chiefs Rank After Three Weeks of Action?

    By Taylor Witt
    Sep 20, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid (right) with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo (left) against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Where do the Chiefs Rank After Two Weeks of Action?

    By Taylor Witt
    Sep 20, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning 58-yard field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during overtime at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Chiefs Defeat Chargers Behind a Generational Talent... at Kicker

    By Taylor Witt
    Dec 15, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles from Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris (96) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Patrick Mahomes Will Break (Even More) Records in 2020

    By Taylor Witt
    Sep 8, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) audibles coverage as running back Damien Williams (26) and offensive guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (76) and offensive guard Andrew Wylie (77) and center Austin Reiter (62) listen during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Patrick Mahomes is Riding (At Least) Two Historic Scoring Streaks

    By Taylor Witt
    Jan 19, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    The Fantasy Football Value of the 2020 Kansas City Chiefs

    By Taylor Witt
    Sep 11, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs fans cheer during introductions before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won 33-27. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    A Plea to NFL Historians: This 1986 Chiefs vs. Chargers Game Needs to be Seen

    By Taylor Witt
    Jul 26, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; The Phillie Phanatic looks on during the game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    With Baseball on the Edge of Disaster, is Football Next?

    By Taylor Witt
    Jan 20, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) reacts as he celebrates a play against the New England Patriots during the AFC championship game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    The Chiefs Lock Up Chris Jones, But Are They Now In "Cap Hell?"

    By Taylor Witt
    Jan 19, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    The Chiefs and Other Back-to-Back Conference Championship Appearances

    By Taylor Witt
    Jan 27, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs (left) NFC quarterback Mitchell Trubisky of the Chicago Bears (center) and AFC quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans (right) all pose for a picture after their game in the NFL Pro Bowl football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Podcast: Young NFL Quarterbacks Have Been Really Bad Lately

    By Taylor Witt
    Feb 25, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Combine in the Indianapolis Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    The Chiefs And Their Record-Setting Dominance Over The AFC West

    By Taylor Witt
    Oct 14, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid meets New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the field after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated Kansas City 43-40. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Podcast: Bill Belichick's Coaching Tree is More Like a Shrub

    By Taylor Witt
    Jan 19, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
    GM Report

    Travis Kelce Is The Best Tight End In Football

    By Taylor Witt
    USATSI_13238381_168390306_lowres
    GM Report

    How Many Hall of Fame Quarterbacks Are Playing In The NFL Right Now?

    By Taylor Witt
    USATSI_11298821_168390306_lowres
    GM Report

    Tyreek Hill is the most prolific long-touchdown scorer in NFL history

    By Taylor Witt
    USATSI_13397648_168390306_lowres
    GM Report

    Podcast: Talking Taco and remembering Minnesota

    By Taylor Witt
    USATSI_13909151_168390306_lowres
    GM Report

    Is it possible to predict the success of NFL Draft picks?

    By Taylor Witt
    USATSI_13528254
    GM Report

    Podcast: Bashaud Breeland is back, and so is a bad memory

    By Taylor Witt
    USATSI_13920852
    GM Report

    The Chiefs' offseason strategy is clear, but has anyone else ever pulled it off?

    By Taylor Witt
    The Gang Gets A Promotion
    GM Report

    DeMarcus Robinson returns, Madden gets dramatic

    By Taylor Witt
    © 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.