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 Hammock Parties:
Every sportsbook in America will have the Bills as the AFC favorites and Josh Allen as the MVP favorite if they get Hopkins.
The NFL world figured out what we Chiefs fans have been saying for years: The Bills roster aint that good. It's Josh Allen, Diggs and bunch of whatever.
Once Rodgers gets traded to NYJ they'll be the new hot thing. [Reply]
Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!:
I agree with you Clay, I’m legitimately worried now. Veach be thinking Mahomes makes wide recievers and he can just throw any WR in the system. We need a stud WR. DJ Chark is still out there too
First if anyone thought Chark was a stud WR he wouldn’t be out there making rounds still.
Second why is the belief that Mahomes can turn chicken shit into chicken salad crazy? I watched Brady, Manning, and even Rivers do it time and time again. That’s the benefit of a true franchise QB.
They believe they can get more from a 2021 first round pick and a 2022 second round pick in year 2 of the system. Almost a logical decision from a team in this situation. Not insane, crazy, or even mind blowing really. [Reply]
Even if we don't land DHOp, a lot can change from now until the start of the season. We have no idea how the draft will unfold. And there is always the possibility of trading for proven players during the season. So many scenarios can play out. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
Do you think KC is a significantly better team than Buffalo right now?
They have no beef on the DL (which is why Cinci pushed their shit in), their secondary is in shambles, no running game to speak of and their Oline is ordinary. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Detoxing:
They have no beef on the DL (which is why Cinci pushed their shit in), their secondary is in shambles, no running game to speak of and their Oline is ordinary.
