Chris Jones cites ‘team chemistry’ while talking about Chiefs’ three-peat aspiration

Chris Jones signed a $160 million extension with the Chiefs earlier this offseason.

Chris Jones cites ‘team chemistry’ while talking about Chiefs’ three-peat aspiration

Chris Jones (Via Imago)

Judging from the reigning Super Bowl champions’ offseason moves, they are not leaving any stone unturned in their preparation for the history three-peat. While adding solid weapons to the offense, they also solidified the defense by offering Chris Jones an extension. 

Now that they have also improved the receiving corps, the Kansas City Chiefs have built a roster packed with talents, entering the 2024 NFL season. Coming back to the defense part, the star defensive tackle Jones expressed his enthusiasm for his chemistry with his teammates in Kansas City. 

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Listen, man, we just finished OTA, which I thought was pretty remarkable to have everyone there. A lot of guys healthy, guys flying around, competing by also challenging. And then the chemistry we have on the team is huge during those moments.
said Jones in an interview with 610 Sports KC’s Dusty Likins

Jones signed his extension with the Chiefs earlier this offseason, in March. He has been actively participating in the offseason program and the mandatory minicamp with the entire team, whose chemistry he claimed is perfect for the preseason and the training camps. 

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The star defensive player also expressed his excitement for the training camps, which are scheduled to begin on July 23 for the next five weeks. 

Travis Kelce’s emotional appeal brought Chris Jones back to Chiefs

The Chiefs are all set with the star power of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Jones to recreate the magical 2023 season. But a major credit for that goes to the star tight end Kelce as he is the one to bring back Jones, which uncertainties surrounding his future loomed over the Chiefs head. 

Jones is the biggest contributor to the Chiefs’ defense and uncertainties about his future mean a critical position for the franchise. That’s why Kelce made a special request to his teammate, urging him to come back as he wishes to win another Super Bowl together. 

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Travis Kelce (L) and Chris Jones (R) (Credits: Imago)
He’s the best defensive player in the league right now. He’s deserving of all the money in the world. Chris, I love you, please come back. Now.
said Travis Kelce about his teammate Jones, on his podcast, New Heights

Coming off an All-Pro season, Jones signed a $160 million contract extension with the Chiefs, with a $31.8 million per year average for five years.

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