Kansas City Chiefs: Power Ranking the Best QBs in Franchise History | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Kenney finally found his way back to the NFL in 1980, making the Chiefs squad as the second-string quarterback before finally earning the starting role in 1981.

Racking up 17,277 yards with the Chiefs over eight seasons, Kenney successfully beat out “star” rookie Todd Blackledge, a feat which seemed much more difficult in 1982. When Kenney retired, he ranked second in most Chiefs’ passing categories.