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]
To the echo of the whistle! D’Ante Smith (#67) plays with a nasty temperament. Most of his experience is at left tackle, some teams may value that type of disposition inside. pic.twitter.com/iDDHqfuXsI
Originally Posted by RunKC:
If we’re looking for a 3rd rd gem I highly recommend D’Ante Smith. He can play anywhere but C and looks athletic as all hell.
To the echo of the whistle! D’Ante Smith (#67) plays with a nasty temperament. Most of his experience is at left tackle, some teams may value that type of disposition inside. pic.twitter.com/iDDHqfuXsI
Reminds me a ton of Matt Peart from last year who ended up going 99th. Same guy, light in the pants but ultra-athletic and pops on tape. I think you'd have to spend a year bulking him up to move him inside unless he could end up handling center, otherwise you're probably looking at leaving him at LT. Interesting guy though. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
If we’re looking for a 3rd rd gem I highly recommend D’Ante Smith. He can play anywhere but C and looks athletic as all hell.
To the echo of the whistle! D’Ante Smith (#67) plays with a nasty temperament. Most of his experience is at left tackle, some teams may value that type of disposition inside. pic.twitter.com/iDDHqfuXsI
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Gonna have to ask htismaqe about the Iowa kid Alaric Jackson. He seems like an excellent G prospect who has played extensive time at Tackle.
Seems like an ideal mid rd option
Probably a little later than mid-round. He was inconsistent at tackle but could definitely play inside in the NFL. I think he'll likely be a 5th round pick at this point. [Reply]