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Originally Posted by O.city
That money is gonna dry up quicker than we think because they only have like 7 players under contract for 2023
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To some degree that's true, they do still have a lot of free agents. Some are JAGS who can easily be replaced in the draft or with cheap FA, but there are some position groups that need a lot of work in the draft or FA to be replenished.
DT - Nnadi, Wharton, and Saunders are FA. Ideally need to re-sign 1-2 of these and then draft or sign 1-2 more. Chris Jones might want to be considered for an extension.
DE - Assuming they cut Clark this position is also pretty barren next year, you have Karlaftis and then Herring and Kaindoh. Going to need to go back to the draft early here as well as a FA or two.
S - Depends on whether they re-sign Thornhill, not a need if they do. If not will need to be addressed; where it's addressed depends on the development of Cook.
WR - Another position that's pretty barren. KC has Moore, MVS, and Ross next year and that's it. Not a lot of proven talent here. Maybe can see Juju being brought back if he's affordable, Hardman can hit the road. Need another high draft pick here.
OT - Interior OL is set for a couple more years at least. Have to hope one of Niang or Kinnard can finally settle at RT. LT is a significant need, OBJ ain't it. Probably need #1a in 2023 (1b and 1c are WR and DE).
RB - Hopefully Pacheco develops, we'll see. CEH clearly isn't much of a weapon. He'll still be here, but KC could use a mid-round pick at RB or a FA.
Overall, KC still has a lot of needs going into next year. Going to need another homerun draft like we had in 2021 and 2022 (so far), but going to finally need to see some more skill position players prioritized. QB, CB, LB, and interior OL are the positions that can confidently be considered set for the next several years or more, need to add to that list in short order for continued success.