Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
Right but will a TE in the late 3rd or 4th be as valuable to the Chiefs as a defensive lineman or ILBer?
I would be surprised if Veach lets KPL go. He’s clearly going for speed and youth and that is exactly what KPL provides. He’s one of the most athletic ILB’s in the league at 26. I just don’t think you find that kind of player in the draft in the late 2nd rd or later.
I’m happy with Ragland, KPL and Eligwe (who I really liked when I saw him).
I have a feeling that if Veach spends any money next month, it will be on the DL. It’s only Bailey, Jones and Nacho from last years squad. That’s it (Justin Hamilton is fodder IMO). And at this point, Bailey might see his way out of town.
If I’m looking for an immediate impact at a position of need, I’m looking for a versatile complete TE. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
If I’m looking for an immediate impact at a position of need, I’m looking for a versatile complete TE.
I just don't think that's necessary at all and IMO, it's a luxury the Chiefs can't afford.
I mean, if Alex Smith can throw for 4,000+ yards in 15 games with Hill, Kelce, Hunt, Conley, Wilson, et al, shouldn't Mahomes be expected to throw for at least 4,500+ with the same cast of characters?
I don't want the Chiefs to take a Left Guard in the 2nd or 3rd round but that's a much, much bigger need than a 2nd/3rd TE, IMO. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
I just don't think that's necessary at all and IMO, it's a luxury the Chiefs can't afford.
I mean, if Alex Smith can throw for 4,000+ yards in 15 games with Hill, Kelce, Hunt, Conley, Wilson, et al, shouldn't Mahomes be expected to throw for at least 4,500+ with the same cast of characters?
I don't want the Chiefs to take a Left Guard in the 2nd or 3rd round but that's a much, much bigger need than a 2nd/3rd TE, IMO.
I think we could buy low on a guy like Virgil Green who is a good blocker, something we desperately need.
I’m fine with going defense heavy, but DL is the one position we have got to fill next month. I don’t expect any drafted DL outside of the top 50 picks to come in and start day 1. They can absolutely be a rotational guy year 1, but the truth of the matter is we are very thin at the position and lack talent. We really need to add some beef up front and get a couple guys who are ready to start week 1.
Ideally I’d like Veach to sign 2 DL next month and draft another in round 3. At this point I’m really liking our options for a safety in rd 2. [Reply]
Really don't see a need for a TE at all. Those 3 TE sets were largely ineffective after teams got some film on them. TEs don't make teams win Superbowls. Kelce is good enough that the rest of the TE position should be an afterthought. [Reply]