Terez Paylor's Chiefs' Draft Needs
 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My AFC draft needs series concludes with the AFC West, home of the Super Bowl champs and the three teams tasked with thwarting their attempt to &quot;run it back&quot;:<a href="https://t.co/GBiQjeHqGP">https://t.co/GBiQjeHqGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/VJIJqnBTsL">pic.twitter.com/VJIJqnBTsL</a></p>&mdash; Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerezPaylor/status/1250862958151897088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Positions needed: RB, G, C, LB, CB

Analysis: The defending Super Bowl champions head into 2020 with a motto of “run it back,” and the team’s offseason plan has reflected that. Kansas City re-signed several key players from its championship team, betting on continuity in a COVID-19-affected season as the Chiefs currently have everyone who played at least 57 percent of the snaps last season under contract for 2020. That doesn’t mean there isn’t room to strengthen the roster.

Offensively, the Chiefs are powered by an explosive offense guided by Mahomes, but there’s a need to bolster the interior of the line to grow with Mahomes and help protect him for the next decade. Beyond that, Super Bowl hero Damien Williams returns to man the running back position, but he’s in a contract year and the team could draft a young back and groom him to take the reins in 2021. Defensively, the Chiefs need second-level help — a sideline-to-sideline linebacker with skills in pass coverage could carve out an immediate role — while the cornerback position would also benefit from the infusion of a top-100 draft pick. And with Mahomes’ massive extension looming, don’t be surprised if Kansas City entertains a trade down in the first round in an attempt to stockpile more cost-controlled assets.

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Damn he agrees with me

I love Terez but disagree that we need to take a RB in the first round to groom for the future.

I've never thought about it this way, but when you win the Super Bowl, your draft needs are merely to replace the players you lost in the offseason.

Eh, Chiefs could really use some upgrades at certain positions.

Obviously, the goal is to #runitback, but I’d rather them just dominate and demoralize every one on the way to another Super Bowl Title, a la 2007 Pats, minus the hiccup at the end.

But we don’t have to worry about facing Spags in the Bowl like they did. :D

What's up with all these mocks that predict a running back for us at 32?

Ridiculous.

Wally isn't going to draft a damn running back in the first round.

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RB in the first is just stupid.

Not in the 5 year plan the window is now with a Future HOF QB at the helm

The Chiefs have absolutely nothing after Damien Williams, who turns 28 before the season even begins and has only 1,200 rushing yards and 12 TD's in SIX NFL seasons.

By comparison, Kareem Hunt had 1,300+ yards and 8 TD's in his rookie season alone.

The Chiefs are most certainly taking a running back in this draft. Where and who they take is yet to be determined but it wouldn't be a surprise if they take a guy early, even at #32.

I agree wholeheartedly that they may very well draft a back this year. That part makes sense.

I do not, however, believe for a second that it will be in the first round.

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There's just so many ways to explain it without repeating yourself with the logic behind it

I actually don't believe they'll make a 1st round selection because they only have 5 draft picks this year.

Trading back not only allows them to add more selections but allows them to obtain "cheap labor", something they'll need moving forward.

I know. I feel like a broken record, saying the same things over and over and over again.

Fortunately, some of the guys who initially thought I was insane have now come around and understand the logic behind it.

This makes a lot more sense, Mr. DaneMcCloud (good to see you, BTW) ...

Quick question, however ...

Has Wally ever drafted a running back in the first round? At any point in his 20-year career?

I can't think of one.

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