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 Stryker:
This is the most embarrassing loss I have ever witnessed as a Chiefs fan. Even more that the kicker who shall be unnamed God damn this hurts. A 25 year old QB with no OL help vs. a fucking 43 yr old QB who made us look like absolute fools! Yes, WE NEED AN OFFENSIVE LINE - no doubt about it - DRAFT OL FIRST, SECOND, THIRD! This is ridicules!
Absolutely DO NOT draft OL in all 3 rounds. That would be the dumbest move ever. [Reply]
I know feel the opposite of how I did before the game. We should only by drafting OL in the first round. Mahomes was incredible with no protection at all.
Just give him a decent line and it doesn't matter who he throwing to (as long as they can run basic routes.) [Reply]
If I could have Cosmi and Niang at my tackle spots going forward, that could solidify it for a while. I like it.
The problem is, when you look at who’s drafting ahead of us, there’s a few picks where a run on OT’s could/should occur.
The Redskins, Bears, and Colts all need a T and are picking back to back to back in the early 20’s. Then there are some teams like the Steelers and Bills who could also be taking a T.
Ultimately, that’s where I think those guys go.
I still think WR or DE is where the value will be at in round 1. [Reply]
