What we know about this team is that it typically likes to fill its roster out as much as possible in free agency and then spend its highest picks on potential replacements for job openings a year down the road, and that includes Veach.
I doubt I even need to run down the list but:
2020: CEH --> Williams
2019: Hardman --> Hill/Watkins
2018: Speaks --> Ford/Houston
2017: Mahomes --> Smith
Fisher will be on the last year of his contract, and most of us suspect Schwartz retiring.
The Chiefs obviously like Niang but going OT 1st gives them the options:
Niang vs. the rookie for starting RT
if the rookie wins, Niang can slide into guard or hold the swing tackle position
if Niang wins, the rookie can slide into guard or hold the swing tackle position
the Chiefs love Fisher but if both Niang and the rookie excel, maybe they cut bait
if only one of them excel, the Chiefs can extend Fisher
It just seems like the kind of move that gives them the flexibility in future decisions that they like to have.
I'd rather they go DE, even if it means trading up for one. But based on what we know, OT could ostensibly solve up to two different OL spots in 2021 and gives them all kinds of options in 2022 based on how 2021 goes. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
I think the inevitable run on T’s in the 1st will make it very difficult to take one at 31/32 unless we’re reaching for one of those guys.
Teven Jenkins and Vera-Tucker are two I could see slotting there at 32. Just depends on how the predraft workouts go.
I think KC’s best bet might be planning to sit at 32 but then move up from 64 to move to the mid-50s using some comp picks/future picks.
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
Teven Jenkins and Vera-Tucker are two I could see slotting there at 32. Just depends on how the predraft workouts go.
I think KC’s best bet might be planning to sit at 32 but then move up from 64 to move to the mid-50s using some comp picks/future picks.
Take DE/WR at 32 and a T in the 50s.
I don’t see Vera-Tucker making it, and I think there will be a WR/DE there that I like more than Jenkins. I agree that a trade up in the 2nd would be our best bet. [Reply]
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
Teven Jenkins and Vera-Tucker are two I could see slotting there at 32. Just depends on how the predraft workouts go.
I think KC’s best bet might be planning to sit at 32 but then move up from 64 to move to the mid-50s using some comp picks/future picks.
Take DE/WR at 32 and a T in the 50s.
If Veach believes there's a dire need he'll sell the farm to get it which would be in the 15-20 spot to get a LT [Reply]
