The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl without a star wide receiver, but they could reportedly make an elite offense even scarier by acquiring DeAndre Hopkins.
NFL insider Benjamin Albright told PHNX Cardinals that Kansas City is the "primary suitor" for Hopkins. He doesn't know the draft compensation the Cardinals would receive, but he said it's more likely they get a second-round pick than a first.
After the 2022 season, theScore's Jordan Schultz reported that the Cardinals plan to trade Hopkins this offseason.
Arizona hired a new general manager and head coach after a disappointing four-win season, and Hopkins is set to make $19.45 million (with a $30.75 million cap hit) in 2023. The Cardinals could seek a clean slate by moving the three-time All-Pro wideout, who turns 31 in June.
Hopkins began his Cardinals career by tallying 1,407 yards and six touchdowns in 2020. However, multiple lower body injuries limited him to 10 games in 2021, and he served a six-game suspension to start the 2022 season for violating the NFL's PED policy.
Yet he remains an impact player when on the field. Hopkins totaled 474 receiving yards in six full games with quarterback Kyler Murray last season.
Now imagine what he can accomplish when catching passes from Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs flourished without a star replacement for Tyreek Hill, but they could still benefit by solidifying the position this offseason. JuJu Smith-Schuster is a free agent after garnering 78 catches for 933 yards on a one-year deal. The depth chart features several talented question marks in Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Adding Hopkins could be great news for Kansas City, but terrible for all opposing defenses.
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Originally Posted by RunKC:
Most people here thought Skyy could do Juju’s job. And for all of his faults, he was actually pretty good in the Chargers game when Juju was out.
I don’t see a problem there.
I am starting to wonder if Veach is strongly considering a play for a WR at 31. If you look at the DL it does appear to be better than last year already.
Omenihu>Clark, Jones is Jones, Danna in a contract year and had 5 sacks (many pressures too) in only 13 games, Karlaftis year 2 and Turk as rotational depth.
Perhaps they are thinking the depth of the class can net them a quality starter at 63 while addressing WR?
This time of year is so uncertain but I really could see them doing this. Maybe that guy is Jalin Hyatt?
If you want a guy who can start now, Addison is the most ready. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
That's not a plan. I'm not talking about the Chiefs plan. I'm talking about the discussion about our current top 2 weapons.
JFC man you're just all over the place and being completely illogical.
What do you mean it's not a plan? You just fucking flipped your shit over "Toney is your WR1"
Followed by, "I won't worry about him being hurt until he's hurt" - You say this about a guy who's always hurt.
And you wanna talk about Illogical?
Illogical is hard staning for a WR all year and then throwing a fit when someone says it's time for him to start.