Chiefs offseason thread
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Marquise “Hollywood” Brown signed by the Eagles.
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I've been reading about the NFL draft lately. Lots of experts are suggesting edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. could fall to the Chiefs at No. 9.
The debate apparently is over his arm length. See the table below for historical success as a pass rusher with sub-31 inch arm length.Bain is at 30 7/8, with 33 apparently optimal.
I think the Chiefs need more of a sure thing at No. 9. Who it is, i dunno!
Pass rush success over last three NFL Seasons by edge defender arm length
**Arm Length Pressure Rate PFF Pash-Rush Grade** < 31 inches 11.7% 69.8 31-32 inches 14.9% 92.5 32-33 inches 14.1% 90.2 33-34 inches 14.5% 90.5 34-35 inches 13.8% 85.7 35+ inches 12.2% 85.0 -
I really like the idea of have Fields in KC, he can get some reps with first teamers while Mahomes is out and another weapon in the run game. Reid and EB should be able to get some gadget plays for him in the book for this season. Maybe even run a QB sneak with him.
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Looks like Rashee Rice was cleared of any wrong doing in that case with his girlfriend (or ex, i dunno).
I think that means he's good to go for 2026?
Contract year, so hopefully he puts on a good show next season.
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Didn't she tear up a bunch of his stuff up a couple of yrs ago, or do I have the wrong guy?
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@crimsonblu22 said in Chiefs offseason thread:
Didn't she tear up a bunch of his stuff up a couple of yrs ago, or do I have the wrong guy?
Sadly it’s hard to keep track!
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The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Cleveland Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
Kansas City sent picks Nos. 9, 74 and 148 to Cleveland in return.
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@kjayhawks2.0 said in Chiefs offseason thread:
The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Cleveland Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
Kansas City sent picks Nos. 9, 74 and 148 to Cleveland in return.
Give up two picks to get a guy who likely would have been available anyway? And relative to other options, both at the position and best available, that's a lot to give up...
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Holy smokes! Just tuned into the draft to see the Chiefs just gave away multiple picks for a guy they prolly coulda got at No 9 anyway? Hmmm
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Yes I honestly would’ve stayed at 9 and took Downs if it was me. Delane likely wasn’t going til 11 or 12.
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The chiefs selected Peter Woods DT from Clemson with the 29th pick. I also think this was a reach and he may have still been there with that 8th pick in round 2. Hoping that Concepcion the WR from A& M was still there but he went at 24th. I don’t think this is a great draft class IMO likely only 10-14 true first round prospects. They really needed to knock it outta the park this season man in the draft. Still time to do so but not sold on the two so far.
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Peter Woods is interesting. He was all the rage the year before apparently. Some ranked him the #1 DL prospect.
I guess we should be happy with the #1 rated CB in the draft in Delane, but was a circuitous route to get him.
Study time!
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Seeing all the draft picks from Ohio State makes a guy wonder how bad of a coach Ryan Day is. I know he won a title a few years ago but man they seem to have a lot for talent for not even winning their conference.
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Chiefs planned for 4 weeks how to get Delane. They did all types of simulations and nothing gave them any assurance New Orleans, which also lost 2 CBs, wouldn't take him. They traded 1st rd picks and gave up a 3rd and 5th. In 2022, they gave up a 3rd and 4th to get McDuffie. Literally every sportswriter grading the pick thought it was a great move. Number 1 CBs don't fall into your lap often.
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in Chiefs offseason thread:
Peter Woods is interesting. He was all the rage the year before apparently. Some ranked him the #1 DL prospect.
I guess we should be happy with the #1 rated CB in the draft in Delane, but was a circuitous route to get him.
Study time!
I will say this, it’s not a strong draft class but yes the chiefs potentially got the best DL and CB prospect in the draft. We just won’t know until we know
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Chiefs draft haul:
Mansoor Delane: Touted as the best cornerback in the draft. Locked down opponents and not penalized once last year.
Peter Woods: Great measureables and arguably the best DT in the draft. Can stuff the run, rush the QB and lineup both inside and out. Some concerns about his production dropping throughout his college career but some argue that was because of Clemson's gap scheme and being double-teamed often.
R Mason Thomas: Pure speed rusher at DE. Not a good run defender. Arguably the second best pass rusher in the draft.
Jadon Canady: Extremely versatile DB. Can play any position in the secondary.
Emmett Johnson: Did not test well at the combine but was an elite college runningback. All-AMerican who can run, catch, block, find the endzone, and protect the football.
Cyrus Allen: Undersized WR who had a smidge under 700 rec yards but a Big 12 leading 13 touchdowns last season. Speedy and known as a good route runner.
Garrett Nussmeier: A talented QB but has a lot to learn. Probably drafted to back up Fields early in the season if Mahomes is still injured. Might become primary backup after Fields leaves.
What do we make of our draft class? I personally like it quite a bit.
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Only pick I didn't like was the short WR. Andy definitely has a type..
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We should have drafted a kicker in round 7. It would have given us a dirt cheap upgrade over Butker. I suppose our front office is using the sunken cost fallacy to justify not replacing him.
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Cruz goes pick 179 and Henderson gets drafted 199th overall by the Seahawks. Believe those were the only two hawks drafted several have signed UFA deals including JD to the Bucs.
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Signed WR Jeff Caldwell from Cincinnati as UFA. He was the 145th ranked player overall on ESPN. Big guy, 6'5" and 216 lbs. Writeup predraft:
Caldwell tested off the charts at the combine, including a 4.31-second 40-yard dash. He spent just one season at the FBS level after transferring from Lindenwood, so he's still inexperienced against good competition. Caldwell presents a large target for the quarterback and flashes the ability to make difficult catches, but he was credited with three drops this past season. He has good feet and surprising quickness for a player with his length. Caldwell's combination of size and speed creates matchup problems for defensive backs that can lead to big plays or penalties. He is still a raw route runner who will need to continue developing his technique and expanding his route tree. -- Scouts Inc.
Edit: Seems like a possible project for TE if he adds 20-25 lbs of muscle?
