National media outlet says Chiefs have one of the top 'bounce back candidates' in 2022
The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the top "bounce back candidates" in the NFL according to CBS Sports. Cody Benjamin, an NFL writer for CBS Sports, recently listed the top 10 "bounce back candidates" in 2022 and he included Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. From CBS Sports: One of the bargain additions of free […]
The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the top "bounce back candidates" in the NFL according to CBS Sports.
Cody Benjamin, an NFL writer for CBS Sports, recently listed the top 10 "bounce back candidates" in 2022 and he included Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
One of the bargain additions of free agency, JuJu proved more steady than spectacular even before a shoulder injury sidelined him for 12 games in his Steelers sendoff. But steadiness is just fine for Kansas City, where he should quickly emerge as a high-volume target for Patrick Mahomes now that Tyreek Hill is out of the picture. He's due to really escalate his market.
Smith-Schuster signed a one-year deal with Kansas City this offseason after spending the first five years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The former USC standout appeared to be on the fast track to stardom after a terrific sophomore campaign in 2018. Smith-Schuster caught 111 passes for 1,426 yards and 13 touchdowns during his second season in the NFL.
Unfortunately for Smith-Schuster, he hasn't been able to replicate that 2018 season as he's dealt with some injuries over the last few years.
If JuJu is healthy in 2022 (he missed 12 games last season due to a shoulder injury, though he returned for the playoffs), then he'll be in one of the best situations of his career.
Playing with quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a dream for any wide receiver. And with Tyreek Hill out of the picture, there will be plenty of opportunities for Smith-Schuster to shine in 2022. All he needs to do is stay healthy.
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