Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 17318807)

Are you saying you think Ridley is better?

I’m not sure I see that. He’s been healthier this year and has more yards, but he hasn’t exactly lot things on fire in Jacksonville. He’s been good, but he hasn’t been the dynamo I think many expected him to be.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 17318849)

I’m not sure they do. They have some cap issues and he hasn’t taken their offense to a new level. It looked basically the same as before to me.

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 17318855)

I think brown is way more dynamic but what mahomes needs most is a steady veteran. We have a lot of speed but what we lack is consistency and I don't see Hollywood giving us that. Ridley actually kind of perfectly fits what we need - target eater but fast enough to be a threat downfield. And that kind of Swiss army knife will be difficult to find and unless we draft for it will take a very long time for Reid to work in.

We still need speed options but with ridley and rice, arguably we can get some value out of specialists like toney as a gadget or mecole as a speed option. Or, more preferably, we can draft a speed option who can contribute right away

Originally Posted by OKchiefs (Post 17318225)

But getting one more "top end" guy isn't a guarantee. If KC was able to trade for Aiyuk in a trade or Pittman in FA then sure, I'd be fine with waiting until later in the draft because we know that guy is a stud.

But both of those seem unlikely. Guys like Brown/Ridley/Mooney all have their limitations, so I wouldn't call any of them a "top end" guy. They all still would be an improvement from this season, but not enough IMO. That's why you also still need a 1st/2nd in the draft to give multiple shots at the position and improve depth.


So if KC is somehow able to trade for Aiyuk, then by all means don't spend too much more at the position. But I don't see that as a possibility, so they probably have to go about it a different way.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 17318849)

I’m not sure they do. They have some cap issues and he hasn’t taken their offense to a new level. It looked basically the same as before to me.

Originally Posted by ForeverIowan (Post 17319053)

I think we might be making this harder than it needs to be. Mike Evans is a first ballot HOFer. One of the best receivers of his era. 1,000+ yards every single year of his career. Outside of Brady played with mostly garbage at QB. Coming off one of his best seasons ever.

Prioritize Mike Evans in free agency on a two year deal. Draft a 1st round receiver. Hope Rashee Rice takes a huge leap from year 1 to year 2. Your receiving core goes from the worst in the league to one ofnthe best.

Originally Posted by 843GTYellowJacket (Post 17319055)

Amen! That's what I'm saying. Pair Evans with Rice and draft another WR in the first round. Bring in Mooney from Chicago or Samuel from WAS.

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 17318855)

I think brown is way more dynamic but what mahomes needs most is a steady veteran. We have a lot of speed but what we lack is consistency and I don't see Hollywood giving us that. Ridley actually kind of perfectly fits what we need - target eater but fast enough to be a threat downfield. And that kind of Swiss army knife will be difficult to find and unless we draft for it will take a very long time for Reid to work in.

We still need speed options but with ridley and rice, arguably we can get some value out of specialists like toney as a gadget or mecole as a speed option. Or, more preferably, we can draft a speed option who can contribute right away

Originally Posted by 843GTYellowJacket (Post 17319055)

Amen! That's what I'm saying. Pair Evans with Rice and draft another WR in the first round. Bring in Mooney from Chicago or Samuel from WAS.

Originally Posted by ForeverIowan (Post 17319053)

I think we might be making this harder than it needs to be. Mike Evans is a first ballot HOFer. One of the best receivers of his era. 1,000+ yards every single year of his career. Outside of Brady played with mostly garbage at QB. Coming off one of his best seasons ever.

Prioritize Mike Evans in free agency on a two year deal. Draft a 1st round receiver. Hope Rashee Rice takes a huge leap from year 1 to year 2. Your receiving core goes from the worst in the league to one ofnthe best.

Originally Posted by Chargem (Post 17319181)

Signing Evans sounds nice from a "that would be fun" point of view, but its probably got a very small chance of happening.

I don't think Mike Evans accepts a 2 year deal, I think he will want a 4 year deal and at his age, you could be paying for as many years of decline as 1k yard seasons. The Buccs have plenty of cap room, and he has been there his whole career, they have the inside track to sign him and you are going to have to overpay to try and pry him away.

Also, do you really think Rice needs to take a "huge" leap forward??

Originally Posted by Chris Meck (Post 17319183)

Well...

the thing is, barring injury, Evans is a guy whose game will be effective longer. He's not a burner, never has been. He uses his size and his football intelligence to make plays.

Now, I'm not certain he's the way KC should go, but he's so consistent and it's not about any physical attributes that are going to fall off.