He returned five interceptions for touchdowns in his career and intercepted a pass in the Chiefs' first Super Bowl victory. You have a team leader and the best player on defense in Jamal Adams demanding a trade. Arguably one of the greatest defensive performances in NFL history, we all knew which game would be No. Shields was selected to 12 straight Pro Bowls between 1995 and 2006, a Chiefs record. Sacks weren't a recorded statistic during his career, but it is known that he sacked the quarterback in the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory over the Vikings. He played for the Chiefs for nine years, averaging 5.5 yards per carry over that time. Holmes led the NFL in rushing in 2001 with 1,555 yards and added another 614 yards receiving. While one interception may not seem to impact a game strongly enough to attribute to a winning record, in statistically recorded games where Robinson did not intercept a pass, the team's record was just 13-16. Despite touching the ball over 1,100 times in those three years, Holmes only had six fumbles, four of which came in his first year with the Chiefs.have accolades that led the NFL at the time.The Texans seemed bound for Atlanta or Miami, but the mayor of Kansas City made an offer Hunt couldn't refuse. As a lineman, his skill and talent benefitted many other players because he spent his career protecting quarterbacks and blocking for running backs. He's the best running back in Chiefs history and could have been a Hall of Fame level talent if not for an injury that derailed his career. Gonzalez leads the Chiefs' franchise in yardage with 10,940 yards, receiving touchdowns with 76, and receptions with 916 catches. He currently sits at twelfth all-time in NFL history for interceptions in a career.After the Kansas City Chiefs officially signed former All-Pro guard Kelechi Osemele, they released six players, including one of the punters in a competition for Dustin Colquitt's former job.So Hunt founded a new league—the American Football League—and created a team of his own, called the Dallas Texans.
His first three seasons with the team were incredible.
Four days later, a local contest determined the team's name, and the Kansas City Chiefs were born.Thomas's life was sadly taken too soon when he died in a car accident in February of 2000. The five-time Pro Bowler has hit 1,000 yards in each of the last four seasons, establishing himself as Mahomes' go-to target. He could rush the passer, cover receivers and tight ends and be a threat to take the ball and score.
He was a very talented coverage man, snagging 24 interceptions from the linebacker position, only three shy of Willie Lanier for the most by a linebacker in team history. He also led the league in touchdowns four times! Holmes led the NFL in rushing in 2001 with 1,555 yards and added another 614 yards receiving.