Leigh Oleszczak

Omaha

Writer at Toro Times

KCMO born & raised. UCM Grad with a worthless degree. Won a spelling bee in 4th grade. She/Her 🇺🇸🇵🇱🏳️‍🌈🦩

Articles

Chiefs could be ahead of the curve with this decision (and it's going unnoticed)

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Leigh Oleszczak

When the 2025 NFL Draft concluded, there were some picks made by the Kansas City Chiefs that were heavily applauded and others that flew under the radar a bit. The Chiefs' second-round selection of Omarr Norman-Lott fell into the latter category. People thought that the Chiefs reached on the Tennessee product but maybe -- just maybe -- he fills the exact purpose that K.C. needs him for and no one is really discussing it.
Chiefs rival may have made a fatal mistake (and no one's paying attention)

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Leigh Oleszczak

The Kansas City Chiefs have been at the top of the AFC West for close to a decade. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders have had just two winning seasons during that span. It's been fun for Chiefs fans to continue to watch the Raiders sputter out of control, and while, under minority owner Tom Brady's guidance, the team has made some solid moves this offseason, there's a move they didn't make that could loom large.
Chiefs rival may have made a fatal mistake (and no one's paying attention)

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Leigh Oleszczak

This could be a big issue. The Kansas City Chiefs have been at the top of the AFC West for close to a decade. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders have had just two winning seasons during that span. It's been fun for Chiefs fans to continue to watch the Raiders sputter out of control, and while, under minority owner Tom Brady's guidance, the team has made some solid moves this offseason, there's a move they didn't make that could loom large.
Chiefs rival could have set themselves up to fail (and no one is talking about it)

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Leigh Oleszczak

The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the AFC West over the last decade, winning nine straight division titles. During that time, they mostly have run unopposed toward the top of the division, but this past year showed that other teams are slowly attempting to close the gap between them and the Chiefs. The Chiefs were not the only AFC West squad to make the playoffs in 2024, as both the Broncos and the Chargers qualified for postseason play.
Chargers rival may have made a fatal mistake (and it could decide the AFC West)

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Leigh Oleszczak

For nine years running, the AFC West has belonged to the Kansas City Chiefs. It's been beyond frustrating for Los Angeles Chargers fans, especially considering the Chargers haven't been the kings of the AFC West since 2009 when they were still in San Diego. While the Chiefs continue to look like a Super Bowl contender, there is a clear weakness on Kansas City's roster that very well could shake up the division this year.
Chargers rival may have made a fatal mistake (and it could decide the AFC West)

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Leigh Oleszczak

Could the Chiefs finally be dethroned in the division? For nine years running, the AFC West has belonged to the Kansas City Chiefs. It's been beyond frustrating for Los Angeles Chargers fans, especially considering the Chargers haven't been the kings of the AFC West since 2009 when they were still in San Diego. While the Chiefs continue to look like a Super Bowl contender, there is a clear weakness on Kansas City's roster that very well could shake up the division this year.
A Chiefs key offseason move could backfire (but nobody is talking about it)

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Leigh Oleszczak

The Kansas City Chiefs used to win due to their electrifying offense. While things have shifted in recent years—and it's been the defense responsible for holding it down in the big moments—the hope is that the Chiefs will get back to their dominant ways offensively as soon as possible. Even with the passing offense potentially stepping it up in 2025, the rushing attack might be another story.
A Chiefs key offseason move could backfire (but nobody is talking about it)

2 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Leigh Oleszczak

This could be a big mistake. The Kansas City Chiefs used to win due to their electrifying offense. While things have shifted in recent years—and it's been the defense responsible for holding it down in the big moments—the hope is that the Chiefs will get back to their dominant ways offensively as soon as possible. Even with the passing offense potentially stepping it up in 2025, the rushing attack might be another story.
J.K. Dobbins’ first words as a Bronco have Chargers fans fuming

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Leigh Oleszczak

I mean... at least he said good luck? The Los Angeles Chargers didn't necessarily need J.K. Dobbins in 2025 considering how much they beefed up their running back room in the offseason. That being said, fans probably weren't expecting him to move on to another team in the division and to take a bit of a shot at the Chargers in the process. That's just what Dobbins did. First, he signed with the AFC West rival Denver Broncos and then he made some comments that didn't quite sit right with Charger fans.
Surprising Chiefs player crashes NFL’s merch sales top 50

2 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Leigh Oleszczak

The NFLPA has released the Top 50 Players Sales list, which keeps tabs on all merchandise sold for NFL players. Three members of the Kansas City Chiefs made the cut and no one would be surprised to hear that Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are in that group. Mahomes came in at number two while Kelce is 11th on the list. This both is and isn't surprising.