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 BossChief:
I could see Veach trading Sneed for Hopkins straight up if Arizona eats nearly all of Hopkins salary by giving him a big signing bonus before trading him.
I could see that, but I don't want that to happen from my selfish purpose. I love Sneed. His family is active in Arrowhead Kingdom. Mom and his family attends our tailgate.
But..... I don't think Veach will give him a big 2nd contract, not with Veach's track record of getting secondary help on the cheap. [Reply]
I think the Jones contract is a done deal, just both sides keeping the details quiet until after the draft. That keeps the other 31 teams from knowing what the Veach master plan is. If Jones wasn't happy, I think we would have heard something. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
I could see that, but I don't want that to happen from my selfish purpose. I love Sneed. His family is active in Arrowhead Kingdom. Mom and his family attends our tailgate.
But..... I don't think Veach will give him a big 2nd contract, not with Veach's track record of getting secondary help on the cheap.
Well, Andy doesn't start rookies, either. :-) [Reply]
Quit throwing our players under the bus and ditch the idea of DHop ever coming here because the Chiefs are not going to have enough cap space, not even a Jones extension. Nor will Veach give up a high draft pick for an aging WR who is dealing with knee issues. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Warrick:
Quit throwing our players under the bus and ditch the idea of DHop ever coming here because the Chiefs are not going to have enough cap space, not even a Jones extension. Nor will Veach give up a high draft pick for an aging WR who is dealing with knee issues.
I agree with all that it’s just going into the season with the wr group we currently have should make all of us nervous [Reply]
ONE second later as I'm reading this I've changed my mind again! This team will be dog shit if we don't sign Hopkins to a team friendly deal! The sky is falling! Nab him up quick! lol [Reply]
