Chiefs’ decision to trade Hill opened future for success


              Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) and safety Jessie Bates III (30) celebrate as Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (10) is seen in the background following an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Bengals won 24-17. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
            
              Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid celebrates following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 31-13. (AP Photo/David Becker)
            
              Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) celebrates his touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
            
              Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) makes the catch against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
            
              FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill makes a catch over Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs could have paid Tyreek Hill handsomely and gone all-in on another championship run. Instead, they dealt him to the Dolphins for a package of draft picks and some financial flexibility. In doing so, they took a championship window that might have lasted a few years and extended it by several more. It was a difficult decision, though, and one the Bengals – their opponent in Sunday’s AFC title game – will soon face. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chiefs’ decision to trade Hill opened future for success