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1 reason every NFL team can win the Super Bowl

By Andrew Garda

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A member of the New England Patriots hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A member of the New England Patriots hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) catches the ball as Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) defends in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) catches the ball as Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) defends in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Chiefs

Alex Smith has done tremendous things for Kansas City since he arrived, and with precious few weapons to throw to. Oh, he has Jamaal Charles running the ball, which makes life a ton easier. But when your best receiver is an underwhelming Dwayne Bowe, you’re in trouble.

Enter Jeremy Maclin, fresh from the Philadelphia Eagles. If the Chiefs are going to have a shot at the Super Bowl, Maclin has to be the real deal for them—a receiver they can count on to not only catch the ball, but cause some damage after that.

Maclin had a great 2014, catching 86 balls for 1,329 yards and ten touchdowns. He did have a very effective Jordan Matthews next to him, but as solid as the rookie played, he didn’t draw all the attention from Maclin. Maclin might get similar room if DeAnthony Thomas can play receiver now that he has been converted from running back full time.

In his favor is the fact that Jamaal Charles takes so much attention from the defense that Maclin might get single coverage as the safety cheats in to try and get the jump on Charles. Another thing that can help Maclin would be for the team to get Travis Kelce more involved at tight end, using him to stretch the field on occasion. Both of those things will attract defensive attention and free Maclin up.

The Chiefs have gone for too long without a legitimate, producing wideout. Maclin was brought in with the hope he could change that and if he can, he will be a huge factor in a run to—and during—the NFL playoffs, perhaps to a title.

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