The Kansas City Chiefs are exploring the trade market for a wide receiver and Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf seems to be emerging as a potential target for the Super Bowl contender.

Metcalf, frequently floated in NFL trade rumors, finds himself at a pivotal point in Seattle. The Seahawks are in a transition, shifting to a more run-heavy offense that fits what Pete Carroll wants. With uncertainty at quarterback and Tyler Lockett under a long-term deal, it’s possible Metcalf could be moved.

Carroll recently told 93.9 KJR that the franchise wants Metcalf to be a part of its long-term core. However, the young offensive weapon also wants to be one of the highest paid receivers in the NFL. Given the direction Seattle is headed, that might not align with the club’s long-term goals.

With that in mind, let’s examine how the Kansas City Chiefs could acquire DK Metcalf and what kind of impact he would have on their offense.

The starting point for any blockbuster trade involving a star wide receiver is a first-round pick. The Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Cheifs received first- and second-round picks for Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill. While Metcalf isn’t on that level as a player, his age is a significant boost for his trade value.

Seattle would start negotiations by requiring the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, real negotiations begin after that. While the club might push for the inclusion of a second-round pick, Metcalf being regarded as a tier below the elite receivers in the NFL likely means Kansas City gives up other picks.

Seattle Seahawks receive: 29th overall pick, 94th overall pick, 2023 conditional fourth-round pick

Kansas City Chiefs receive: DK Metcalf

The conditions on the fourth-round pick can be determined off Metcalf’s roster status for the 2023 season. If he is still with Kansas City in Week 1 of the regular season, it becomes a third-round pick. Otherwise, the Chiefs send their 2024 fourth-round pick to Seattle.

From the Seahawks’ perspective, picking up a first-round pick in a deep class allows them to continue their rebuild. Keep in mind, Seattle could trade down from the 9th pick to truly create a stronger collection of top-100 picks.

Kansas City is confident that Marquez Valdes-Scantling can step in and become a vertical threat for the passing attack. He offers better size than Hill, but no one is expecting him to replicate anything close to the production.

However, the Chiefs want to build a deeper receiving corps. Signing Valdes-Scantling and JuJu Smith-Schuster only plays a small part in that. Andy Reid knows he needs to find another go-to target for Patrick Mahomes, a playmaker in critical situations.

DK Metcalf’s last two season stats for 2020-’21:
158 receptions, 2,270 receiving yards, 14.4 ypc, 22 touchdowns.

Metcalf finished with the third-most deep targets (30) per game and ranked sixth in air yards (1,605).

Keep in mind, Geno Smith started multiple games.

Because of poor quarterback play and Wilson throwing with a finger injury, Metcalf led the NFL in unrealized air yards (940).

That wouldn’t be a worry with Mahomes. He posted the fifth-highest passer rating (113.3), per Pro Football Focus, on throws 20-plus yards downfield in 2021. A year prior, Mahomes posted a 13-2 TD-INT ratio on deep throws.

Adding Metcalf wouldn’t be about trying to replicate what Hill did. Instead, Reid would redesign his offense. Given how deep the Chiefs’ receiving corps would be, the offense would likely be even better in 2022.

Kansas City can’t replace what Hill forced defenses to do against it in the past four seasons. However, it can adapt to the modern NFL with an even more dangerous passing attack that causes headaches for defensive backs and defensive coordinators.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are exploring the trade market for a wide receiver and Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf seems to be emerging as a potential target for the Super Bowl contender.

Metcalf, frequently floated in NFL trade rumors, finds himself at a pivotal point in Seattle. The Seahawks are in a transition, shifting to a more run-heavy offense that fits what Pete Carroll wants. With uncertainty at quarterback and Tyler Lockett under a long-term deal, it’s possible Metcalf could be moved.

Carroll recently told 93.9 KJR that the franchise wants Metcalf to be a part of its long-term core. However, the young offensive weapon also wants to be one of the highest paid receivers in the NFL. Given the direction Seattle is headed, that might not align with the club’s long-term goals.

With that in mind, let’s examine how the Kansas City Chiefs could acquire DK Metcalf and what kind of impact he would have on their offense.

The starting point for any blockbuster trade involving a star wide receiver is a first-round pick. The Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Cheifs received first- and second-round picks for Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill. While Metcalf isn’t on that level as a player, his age is a significant boost for his trade value.

Seattle would start negotiations by requiring the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, real negotiations begin after that. While the club might push for the inclusion of a second-round pick, Metcalf being regarded as a tier below the elite receivers in the NFL likely means Kansas City gives up other picks.

Seattle Seahawks receive: 29th overall pick, 94th overall pick, 2023 conditional fourth-round pick

Kansas City Chiefs receive: DK Metcalf

The conditions on the fourth-round pick can be determined off Metcalf’s roster status for the 2023 season. If he is still with Kansas City in Week 1 of the regular season, it becomes a third-round pick. Otherwise, the Chiefs send their 2024 fourth-round pick to Seattle.

From the Seahawks’ perspective, picking up a first-round pick in a deep class allows them to continue their rebuild. Keep in mind, Seattle could trade down from the 9th pick to truly create a stronger collection of top-100 picks.

Kansas City is confident that Marquez Valdes-Scantling can step in and become a vertical threat for the passing attack. He offers better size than Hill, but no one is expecting him to replicate anything close to the production.

However, the Chiefs want to build a deeper receiving corps. Signing Valdes-Scantling and JuJu Smith-Schuster only plays a small part in that. Andy Reid knows he needs to find another go-to target for Patrick Mahomes, a playmaker in critical situations.

DK Metcalf’s last two season stats for 2020-’21:
158 receptions, 2,270 receiving yards, 14.4 ypc, 22 touchdowns.

Metcalf finished with the third-most deep targets (30) per game and ranked sixth in air yards (1,605).

Keep in mind, Geno Smith started multiple games.

Because of poor quarterback play and Wilson throwing with a finger injury, Metcalf led the NFL in unrealized air yards (940).

That wouldn’t be a worry with Mahomes. He posted the fifth-highest passer rating (113.3), per Pro Football Focus, on throws 20-plus yards downfield in 2021. A year prior, Mahomes posted a 13-2 TD-INT ratio on deep throws.

Adding Metcalf wouldn’t be about trying to replicate what Hill did. Instead, Reid would redesign his offense. Given how deep the Chiefs’ receiving corps would be, the offense would likely be even better in 2022.

Kansas City can’t replace what Hill forced defenses to do against it in the past four seasons. However, it can adapt to the modern NFL with an even more dangerous passing attack that causes headaches for defensive backs and defensive coordinators.

Where you reading this from??

I don't think Metcalf fits the Reid offense that well but hes an elite WR so obviously if u can get him at the right deal I guess you consider it. Dont understand why they wouldn't just want to keep Tyreek though if you went that direction though.

****ing moron posts this in the Shenault thread and can’t even provide a link.

No way should we trade a first and 2 thirds for DK Metcalf.

The max I’d send would be pick 30 alone. If that’s not enough, on to the draft we go.

Never thought this idea of trading for Metcalf made all that much sense but holy ****ing shit is there a ton of smoke around the concept.

Here’s the link. Pure speculation.

https://sportsnaut.com/dk-metcalf-ka...ty-chiefs/amp/

Probably just talking heads talking.

Andy configures his offense to his players. He used to be a screen/WCO offense type guy. But how often have we seen the screen game be a major part of the offense since we’ve had Mahomes? Andy has never had a quarterback like Patrick. I honestly wish we had used more screens in the last few years. It would be DEADLY with the skill players we had. Reek, and Hardman would have had even more RAC with the screen game. Hell, I want/wanted to see a LOT more Clyde screens. He was dominant at in in college, and is barely used in that manor. Andy would design lots of plays to get Metcalf the ball, but he’s gonna want to get paid too. Hard to find a happy medium because Andy doesn’t play rookie receivers much, and we just got rid of an elite receiver who wanted to get paid.

Now give me Deebo.....

Rather trade a day 2 pick or later for Shenault or just draft a WR in the first. DK will eventually bust the bank just like Tyreek. Still need DL, DB and LB help. Trading away multiple picks for DK on a position we have already addressed twice for what could very well be a one year rental. I can't see how managing picks in that manner is responsible.

A trade and sign would have to be a team friendly, incentive laden or back loaded deal. No way the Chiefs can pay DK the price he would command if they weren't willing to do that with Tyreek.

Look who posted it. He’s a ****ing reerun.

Is SF even interested in dealing him?

Doubtful, but.... did you think KC was interested in dealing Reek before 3 weeks ago? This offseason is BONKERS!!! Give Andy the 5th stone (Deebo) and watch us destroy the league with the snap of Patrick’s finger!!

Spend our top draft picks on D line and pass rushers trade up for one if need be but get a tall WR in later rounds that can just catch touchdowns in the End Zone. Our offense will move the ball up and down the field but we need a guy that can out leap defenders and take focus off of Kelce. We have speed WRs that can take it to the house we need a possession WR that can out leap DBs

First again beef up the D line and pass rushers then worry about WR.

On DK, no thanks, really good player but he's going to be very expensive soon