With a playoff spot nearly locked up, the Chiefs have more roster flexibility than they’ve had in years. They’ll need to make 2 moves before this offseason is over if they want to close out their team for 2022.
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To say the least, the Kansas City Chiefs have had an unusual offseason. They were able to place the franchise tag on one of their finest players, offensive lineman Orlando Brown Jr., in a crucial decision that emphasized the safety of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs’ second major offseason move was to acquire free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith Schuster, giving Mahomes another another target to throw at. Many anticipated the Chiefs to have one of the best three-headed monsters in their offensive onslaught with Smith Schuster, tight end Travis Kelce, and star Tyreek Hill. Kansas City, on the other hand, suddenly traded Hill when the two sides couldn’t agree on a contract extension. The Chiefs received five draft selections in exchange for Hill, one of which is a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Following Hill’s departure, the Chiefs signed free agent wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who will help bring pace into the attack.
Kansas City, on the other hand, should not be satisfied since both the offense and defense have weaknesses. The Chiefs still have two draft selections and some money to spend in free agency to fix some of the flaws on their roster. The Chiefs must make the following two moves.
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The Chiefs Must Make Two Moves
2. Arden Key must be signed.
By no means is this a showy move. Arden Key may be unknown to the average NFL fan. The 25-year-old was picked by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of LSU. Key’s first two seasons in the NFL were a letdown, as he only had three sacks in that time. He signed a one-year, prove-it contract with the San Francisco 49ers and quietly had his greatest year with the team, racking up 6.5 sacks while playing in all 17 games. Pro Football Focus gave Key a 79.4 pass rushing rating, and he was an important component of the 49ers’ defensive end rotation. According to reports, the free agent pass rusher will visit Kansas City on Friday. On passing downs, Key was better at rushing the quarterback than stopping the run, so he’ll likely be used as a rotational rusher. He seems to have just scratched the surface of what he can be, which makes him an enticing possibility for whomever signs him this offseason during the remaining free agency time.
1. With each first-round selection, choose a defender.
The Chiefs might use one of their first-round selections on a wide receiver in a wide receiver-heavy draft. They’d be better off utilizing both choices to bolster a defense that let them down late in the playoffs last season. If the Chiefs are unable to sign an experienced pass rusher, they may turn to players like George Karlaftis, who has been derided by some commentators. When it comes to the defensive line, there is no lack of quality in this year’s draft. The cornerback position, where Kansas City lost Charvarius Ward and Mike Hughes this summer, is maybe one place where the Chiefs truly need to strike. Andrew Booth Jr. or Dax Hill, for example, may help bring some steadiness to the Chiefs’ secondary. With two first-round selections acquired as part of the Hill deal, the Chiefs have a chance to truly inject some young talent into their defense. They must take advantage of this opportunity.
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