After a heartbreaking loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, the Kansas City Chiefs will undoubtedly be back with a vengeance in 2022. With a new-and-improved AFC West, the Chiefs certainly will have their work cut out for them. However, they've made some key additions to the roster this offseason that could give them an edge.

This will help them achieve their goals of reclaiming the AFC crown and making another Super Bowl run. The signing of stud wideout Juju Smith-Schuster elevates their passing game and gives them an even more explosive offensive unit—if that's even possible.

2 ways Chiefs improved after Juju Smith-Schuster signing

2. More depth to the passing game 

Currently boasting one of the league's most explosive offensive units, the Chiefs are without question a nightmare cover for any opposing secondary. With Smith-Schuster joining their top-notch receiving corps, the Chiefs now have an even deeper and more dynamic aerial assault that will light up the scoreboard on a weekly basis.

Given his speed, elusiveness, and endurance that have made him a household name in the NFL, Smith-Schuster could be a game-changing acquisition who could earn the Chiefs another Super Bowl title next season. This is one signing that helps the Chiefs immensely and takes a ton of pressure off of Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce to anchor the scoring load.

1. Patrick Mahomes gains much-needed relief on offense 

A major area of concern last season was that Mahomes did not have enough weapons on offense who could open things up for him, especially when they hit a midseason slump and lacked the firepower that was put on display in previous seasons. The addition of Smith-Schuster not only gives Mahomes another elite deep threat to work with but also gives him a multi-skilled trio with Hill and Kelce to utilize on offense.

JSS' stellar play will take their air game to new heights and rev up their play on offense in the next NFL campaign. Mahomes' play seemed streaky at times, but really, he was lacking options in the passing game and with teams doubling down on Hill and Kelce, the presence of Smith-Schuster will surely make things a whole lot easier for Mahomes.

In conclusion, the Chiefs were sorely lacking an additional playmaker on offense, and in Smith-Schuster, they have acquired a reliable set of steady hands who will catch any pass thrown his way, especially with Mahomes' accuracy and killer arm strength. On the Chiefs, Smith-Schuster will be revitalized and ready to make an immediate impact on a squad that's looking to win another championship.

It may not seem like it, but considering that the Chiefs were able to add Juju Smith-Schuster on a one-year deal, it's fair to say that this move was an absolute steal for them. Plus, if they wind up winning the Super Bowl, then he may be in line for a longer deal. That's of course assuming he'll want to play for the Chiefs beyond this season.