Kansas City Chiefs to show interest in Jeremy Maclin

[oaklandhater]

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Kansas City Chiefs to show interest in Jeremy Maclin?
Posted by: Evan Massey January 18, 2014 in AFC West, Chiefs, Eagles, NFC East, NFL, NFL Blog, NFL Rumors

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According to Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star, the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to show interest in free agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin this coming offseason. The Chiefs are looking for upgrades to their aerial attack for quarterback Alex Smith, and Maclin very well could be a cheaper option because of the ACL injury that he is coming off. This would be a very intriguing move that very well could be a huge boost to an already solid offense.
Maclin has struggled with injury issues throughout his career, and missed the entire 2013 season due to a torn ACL. He has admitted that he may have to take a discounted contract or a one-year deal to prove himself following that big of an injury.
In 2012 with the Philadelphia Eagles, Maclin played in 15 games. He was able to catch 69 passes for a total of 857 yards and seven touchdowns, which shows just how good he can be when healthy. There’s no doubt that he would add yet another playmaker to an offense that already has the potential to break off a big play at any time. Alex Smith has proven to be the quarterback of the future for the Chiefs, and they want to bring in as good of a supporting cast as they can.
At his current rate of progress, Maclin is expected to be cleared for the beginning of training camp, which is certainly good news for any interested team. Maclin was originally drafted by Andy Reid in Philadelphia, and could be an exact fit with what Reid is trying to do in Kansas City. This is certainly a potential destination to keep an eye on for Maclin.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'll let Dex walk, sign Maclin and re-sign Kyle Williams on the cheap.

That'll give me two great outside threats, an improvement at slot with Avery over Dex, and a proven punt returning expert in Williams.

Boom. Upgraded everywhere except (arguably) punt returns.

This.

I'm a fan of Jenkins as well.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Simplicity

He's racist.

Cool. That might drop his asking price.

[O.city]

Apparently, he'd fit right in here in KC.

[mcaj22]

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2014/01/2...s-golden-tate/

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'll let Dex walk, sign Maclin and re-sign Kyle Williams on the cheap.

That'll give me two great outside threats, an improvement at slot with Avery over Dex, and a proven punt returning expert in Williams.

Boom. Upgraded everywhere except (arguably) punt returns.

I almost spit a mouthful of water onto the iPad after reading "a proven punt return expert"

[Direckshun]

The problem there is that Golden Tate, while being a great fit in KC, would cost too much.

He's younger, completely healthy, and the Seahawks love him. He'd cost too much.

[O.city]

**** it, just sign both.

[Simplicity]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Cool. That might drop his asking price.

I guess being slow and white will too.

[O.city]

Having other holes needing be filled in FA, Maclin probably makes more sense financially. But I'd rather have Tate all things being equal.

I've become overly enamored with Donald Butler if the Chargers don't resign him

[BossChief]

22 receivers in this draft class have a third round or higher grade.

If we are gonna drop coin in FA, I'd rather we do it by filling positions that are weak in the draft.

Why should we spend in upwards of 5-7 million per year on a receiver if we can draft one and possibly get the same quality of player for under a million per year for 4 years?

That's a legit question...especially when Alex Smiths comfort zone hasn't really been throwing outside the numbers to the wideouts.

I guess after locking Bowe up to that huge deal and seeing him underproduce makes me much ather spend that kind of coin on a huge upgrade at safety.

After all, the offense scored 44 in the playoffs with the weapons we have on offense, but we have nothing after Berry at safety and even he isn't exactly a top itch coverage safety at this point.

I think that's a lot more cost effecient.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by BossChief

22 receivers in this draft class have a third round or higher grade.

If we are gonna drop coin in FA, I'd rather we do it by filling positions that are weak in the draft.

Why should we spend in upwards of 5-7 million per year on a receiver if we can draft one and possibly get the same quality of player for under a million per year for 4 years?

That's a legit question...especially when Alex Smiths comfort zone hasn't really been throwing outside the numbers to the wideouts.

I guess after locking Bowe up to that huge deal and seeing him underproduce makes me much ather spend that kind of coin on a huge upgrade at safety.

After all, the offense scored 44 in the playoffs with the weapons we have on offense, but we have nothing after Berry at safety and even he isn't exactly a top itch coverage safety at this point.

I think that's a lot more cost effecient.

I'd say this is why Maclin is the obvious fit, because he'll likely come cheaper.

I'd imagine they'll add a WR in FA, and probably draft one.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'll let Dex walk, sign Maclin and re-sign Kyle Williams on the cheap.

That'll give me two great outside threats, an improvement at slot with Avery over Dex, and a proven punt returning expert in Williams.

Boom. Upgraded everywhere except (arguably) punt returns.

Reports are that, after the latest injury, there's concern Kyle Williams is done.

[O.city]

With what Dex was before and after Toub, I'm not real worried about finding a punt returner.

[O.city]

I'd be tempted to sign Maclin and keep Dex actually.

[Dunerdr]

I'd do a one year deal and draft a kid