Could the Kansas City Chiefs go back to the trade market to find their left tackle of the future? One ESPN insider is watching a particular player closely if that’s the case.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano recently helped compile some last-minute free agency and trade buzz with the NFL’s legal tampering period kicking off at noon tomorrow. He mentioned that Houston Texans LT Laremy Tunsil could be a trade target for Kansas City if they’re unable to get a long-term deal done with Orlando Brown Jr. ahead of Monday.
Check it out:
Originally Posted by :
“One potential trade target I’m watching is Houston left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The Texans have resisted trading him in recent years, but he has just one year and a nonguaranteed $18.5 million left on his contract and could be a target of the Chiefs if they aren’t able to bring back Orlando Brown Jr.”
What would need to happen for a trade to materialize?
First, Houston would need to decide that they did not want to pay Tunsil a long-term contract extension. That would be a bold move considering they’re expected to draft a rookie quarterback and nothing is better for a rookie quarterback than an established left tackle.
Second, the two sides would have to agree on trade compensation. Would the Chiefs really be willing to potentially give up a first-round draft pick in 2023 (and potentially more) for Tunsil when they’re hosting the draft in Kansas City?
Next up, the Chiefs and Tunsil’s representation would need to first agree to a contract extension that would lower his 2023 salary cap hit. Right now, his cap hit would put the team over the cap.
Finally, Kansas City must view Tunsil as their “long-term solution” at left tackle. Will they envision him as such when he’ll be 29 years old in Week 1 of 2023? There is certainly nothing wrong with his ability — in three of the past four seasons, he’s been among PFF’s highest-graded pass-blocking offensive tackles. They should have no problem paying for that production, but would it be for more than one contract? It’s hard to say. When you draft a rookie in the first round, you get five years of control (fifth-year option), plus a likely sixth year of control through the franchise tag. Then you have the potential of re-signing that player to a long-term deal afterward.
There are certainly benefits to trading for Tunsil, but given what we’re hearing about what the Chiefs want out of the left tackle position this offseason, a trade might not be the route they take. [Reply]
We hear so many rumors that I don't know what to believe. I'm pretty much out on guys that want to "reset the market" when we have guys already on the team we'll have to let go to pay for that reset. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
It's interesting even though I find it hard to believe, but there's definitely some smoke.
The smoke is pretty thin. This is a guy speculating rather than reporting genuine interest.
Isn’t there some team that would give up more than us - who have the last draft pick in every round - for a player like Tunsil given how the FA/draft class looks?
I have no doubt we’d have interest. I just doubt we’d be able to outbid other teams. [Reply]
Originally Posted by oldman:
We hear so many rumors that I don't know what to believe. I'm pretty much out on guys that want to "reset the market" when we have guys already on the team we'll have to let go to pay for that reset.
I think people are getting a little too worried about the cap.
We can make it work. And I don’t see why we’d hold back for 5 years from now when we still have kelce and Reid. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
The smoke is pretty thin. This is a guy speculating rather than reporting genuine interest.
Isn’t there some team that would give up more than us - who have the last draft pick in every round - for a player like Tunsil given how the FA/draft class looks?
I have no doubt we’d have interest. I just doubt we’d be able to outbid other teams.
I was referring more to Tunsil retweeting Mahomes saying it was going to be a crazy week after the report. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Balto:
You pay Tunsil and while he might not be the all around talent Trent Williams is, Tunsil is by far the best pass blocking LT in the NFL.
There is NO better LT in the league for Reid's system!
Could they use CEH or MVS? 2024 1st + one or both of CEH/MVS?
Could also make a splash and trade:
2023 #31
2024 1st
2025 1st
FOR
Tunsil + #12
At #12 take our pass rusher or WR or whatever. Texans take the picks to rebuild.
Originally Posted by Balto:
You pay Tunsil and while he might not be the all around talent Trent Williams is, Tunsil is by far the best pass blocking LT in the NFL.
There is NO better LT in the league for Reid's system!
Could they use CEH or MVS? 2024 1st + one or both of CEH/MVS?
Could also make a splash and trade:
2023 #31
2024 1st
2025 1st
FOR
Tunsil + #12
At #12 take our pass rusher or WR or whatever. Texans take the picks to rebuild.
If we mention CEH then they'll get offended and hang up the phone. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
The smoke is pretty thin. This is a guy speculating rather than reporting genuine interest.
Isn’t there some team that would give up more than us - who have the last draft pick in every round - for a player like Tunsil given how the FA/draft class looks?
I have no doubt we’d have interest. I just doubt we’d be able to outbid other teams.
I think he has a no trade clause so he’d have to ok it. Could be wrong though [Reply]
Total BS. The Texans have ZERO interest in trading Tunsil. All the bad blood of the past has been worked out, and he is a team captain now. He is happy there and they are happy with him. They are in the market for a franchise quarterback either this year or next, and the last thing they're going to is trade one if the top LT's in the league, because they're going to soon need him to protect their franchise QB. It would have to to be an outrageous trade offer in order for them to do it. And I don't see Veach doing that at all. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
Total BS. The Texans have ZERO interest in trading tonsil. All the bad blood of the past has been worked out, and he is a captain. He is happy there and they are happy with him. It would have to be an outrageous trade offer in order for them to do it. And I don't see Veach doing that at all.
