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:
Agreed. This is a deep class and Andy is masterful with the OL.
If that’s BPA, then go ahead, but no pressure to do it in the 1st.
Honestly I think this year needs to be a focus on the offense. I’d like both of our first 2 picks to be offensive minded, ideally a WR first (unless a good LT is there) and an OL in the 2nd.
I feel like we have the luxury to do that with the addition of Sneed, Gay, Wharton and Danna.
Patrick needs another WR to replace Sammy. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Honestly I think this year needs to be a focus on the offense. I’d like both of our first 2 picks to be offensive minded, ideally a WR first (unless a good LT is there) and an OL in the 2nd.
I feel like we have the luxury to do that with the addition of Sneed, Gay, Wharton and Danna.
Patrick needs another WR to replace Sammy.
If KC wants an OT Veach will get one considering how he has tunnel vision for prospects he favors on the draft board [Reply]
The evidence we have so far is that the Chiefs are comfortable getting by with bargains at guard but they’re perfectly willing to pay retail to get good tackles.
They’re going to spend some resources, guys. A fair amount of resources. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Honestly I think this year needs to be a focus on the offense. I’d like both of our first 2 picks to be offensive minded, ideally a WR first (unless a good LT is there) and an OL in the 2nd.
I feel like we have the luxury to do that with the addition of Sneed, Gay, Wharton and Danna.
Patrick needs another WR to replace Sammy.
I’d prefer 2 of our first 3 picks to be OL and WR.
But that won’t keep me from taking a DE in the 1st that could take this defense to another level. [Reply]
Let’s say Fisher does have a torn achilles, 2021 is the last year on his contract. It’s unfortunate, but does this injury change the plan at left tackle going forward? If somehow Niang or someone else was able to step up at left tackle in Fisher’s absence, maybe it makes sense to let him walk after next year? [Reply]
Originally Posted by OKchiefs:
Let’s say Fisher does have a torn achilles, 2021 is the last year on his contract. It’s unfortunate, but does this injury change the plan at left tackle going forward? If somehow Niang or someone else was able to step up at left tackle in Fisher’s absence, maybe it makes sense to let him walk after next year?
If Fisher doesn’t look like he can make it back at the start of next season,
I think they’ll either ask him to work a team friendly extension or cut him.
Originally Posted by staylor26:
You know who’s probably the best fit for our offense?
Walker Little from Stanford.
He had a knee injury in 2019, and opted out in 2020. Him and Niang would give you 2 1at round caliber talents at OT that fell due to injury.
That’s how you get value while not having to use a 1st.
Little IS a good fit. His stock has been up and down but he’s solidly in the second round range now.
I’d be cool with grabbing him there. I suspect his stock may rise as draft day nears. [Reply]