Probably that and I get the feeling they might pick up a speed guy somewhere in the draft.
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Why keep him though? His role was filled by Toney and Moore. We don’t need a third WR of that type. Need a possession guy.
They can get a player like him in the draft. They probably do need another speed guy for jet sweeps and those types of things they like to run. They need 2-3 WR's IMO.
The Chiefs need someone like Hopkins that will be able to open up the field, because teams are keying on him and Kelsy, thereby allowing the other WR's to get more one on one coverage. We could get Hopkins for like a 3rd this year, and a 4th next year, based upon production. I know that sounds low, but if you look at what others are paying for WR's before the draft, that would not be a bad deal. Sign him for a two-year guaranteed contract and the chance to in a Super Bowl.
OBJ seems to be linked more to the Bills, Jets and Cowboys than the Chiefs. Guessing we're out on that.
PFF put out a new article on landing spots for players that might be available via trade. In the DeAndre Hopkins segment they list his suitors as the Panthers, Giants and Patriots. They have Hopkins going to the Panthers. I don't see that happening. One team will have a rookie QB, one team has a QB not known for throwing and the third is probably not going to be a starter in the NFL in a year or two.
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Landing spots for the NFL's top trade candidates: DeAndre Hopkins, Jonah Williams, Jerry Jeudy and more
Sam Monson breaks down the top landing spots for the players on the trade block.
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If it's only a 5th and 6th?? Sign me the eff up. Figure out the money somehow.
The Chiefs have drafted very well the last few years. Nobody is questioning their ability to draft or the franchise overall.
Free agency is an entirely different deal as you have player evaluation AND contract negotiation, the latter of which rarely factors into drafts due to slotting. This is about the Chiefs (potentially) choosing the lesser player, one unproven at the position he's expected play at, while being insanely overpaid. It's the combination that makes this a significant value downgrade for a team that will always be up against the cap. It's not a SMART football move and one, without knowing all of the inside details, that's perplexing on the surface.
Seth Walder, a sports analytics writer had this to say in an ESPN article published today that discussed several topics, include "head scratching free agent signings": "OT Jawaan Taylor to the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor is a fine pass-protector, but he's not elite. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's quick release made Taylor look better than he is last season. And Taylor is a weakness in the run game. If he plays left tackle, he's a downgrade from Orlando Brown Jr., but he's getting more money per year than Brown signed for in Cincinnati"
This guy gets it
If those teams are interested I'm glad the Chiefs aren't. The Cowboys and Jets are just desperate.
You have yet to answer my question, did you watch Brown last year playing for the Chiefs, more than a few games? Because if you did, other than the playoffs, he was not that good, in fact, Brown was the worst starter the Chief's were starting every week.
Taylor will be equal if not better than Brown, you are really doubling down on release time, most experts think that Mahomes is the best QB in the league. I trust the Chiefs and what they are doing regards to Brown and Taylor. Next year we will see if this was a horrible mistake, like you think, or neural or an upgrade for the Chiefs.
How about we let the season play out, and then comment on it after the 2023 season.
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Thankfully the Chiefs are not making a move for Hopkins. Do. Not. Want. Not at anywhere near that price.
As for Bell, good value signing. I do hope the Chiefs nab LaPorta in the 3rd or 4th. Great apprentice to have Kelce mentor. Plus I would love to see Mahomes with some 3TE sets like ISU used to do.
As for Bell, good value signing. I do hope the Chiefs nab LaPorta in the 3rd or 4th. Great apprentice to have Kelce mentor. Plus I would love to see Mahomes with some 3TE sets like ISU used to do.
And rock with 5 TEs? That seems like a lot.
Kelce
Gray
Bell
Fortson (retained via Tender)
Draft Pick
Forgot about Fortson. But some of these guys are cutable if they decide they like someone in the draft. I am guessing they have expected more out of Gray than what he has done. Fortson is always injured.
