Have we overlooked safety as a position of need?

Nightfyre · 04-20-2023, 01:40 PM

The current roster has four safeties:

Justin Reid
Bryan Cook
Nazeeh Johnson
Mike Edwards

Other dbs:
Bush, Bootle

The loss of Thornhill certainly leaves a role to fill. I don't know enough about Johnson and edwards and their ability to fit that role. Anyone else have more knowledge about how it looks for next year?

Mecca · 04-20-2023, 01:43 PM

Edwards was signed to take Thornhills roster spot, Reid is a well paid FA and Cook was a second round pick...Deon Bush is also a good veteran backup.

The odds they invest at this position at all is slim.

htismaqe · 04-20-2023, 01:45 PM

Yeah, I think Edwards is a starter at this point and Cook is your 3rd safety. Not really a need as I see it.

Mecca · 04-20-2023, 01:46 PM

It's also a complete balls safety year.

htismaqe · 04-20-2023, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's also a complete balls safety year.

It's a top heavy class at S. There's 2 or 3 really good prospects and then it drops WAY off. Ideally, we'd be looking for S depth in the middle rounds but those guys just aren't there this year.

ToxSocks · 04-20-2023, 01:48 PM

I think they'll take a safety at some point in the draft. Been saying that for a few months now. But i don't expect it till like day 3.

Mecca · 04-20-2023, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

It's a top heavy class at S. There's 2 or 3 really good prospects and then it drops WAY off. Ideally, we'd be looking for S depth in the middle rounds but those guys just aren't there this year.

It really depends what you like, there's not much versatility in the position.

Jartavius Martin has some of that but he's inexperienced.

Wilson8 · 04-20-2023, 02:09 PM

Interesting question. I don't think it is a position of need, but I also would NOT say that the Chiefs have the best Safeties in the NFL.

I think they could go into the season with Reid, Cook, and Edwards as getting the defensive snaps and Bush filling in if needed.

I believe Bryan Cook will grow and get better. Mike Edwards started last season for Tampa Bay and had 84 tackles in 13 games. Mike missed a few games with hamstring injury last year.

Chiefs will always look to get better. I could see a player that can play CB/Safety from the 4th round on being a draft target.

staylor26 · 04-20-2023, 02:17 PM

Not at all. Cook will have a bigger role, and Edwards will do a lot of the things Thornhill did for us.

They'll draft one on day 3 probably, but your top 4 are probably set.

Nightfyre · 04-20-2023, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It really depends what you like, there's not much versatility in the position.

Jartavius Martin has some of that but he's inexperienced.

Martin sounds like a great fit based on the Chris Simms breakdown. I haven't watched him yet, but if grabbed him in the second, I would be excited to check out his college games.

Wilson8 · 04-20-2023, 02:25 PM

I hope we don't go Safety in the 2nd round. That would mean the 2nd rounder, Bryan Cook, or Mike Edwards is spending a lot of time not playing.

JPH83 · 04-20-2023, 02:25 PM

Wouldn't be surprised if they take a guy from R4 onwards with CB/S versatility. Feels like there may be some better options to shift across from CB than there is straight safeties.

Megatron96 · 04-20-2023, 02:25 PM

I'm no expert, but really with Reid, Cook, and Edwards I wouldn't be mad if they didn't draft a S this year. If they luck into one that's destined to be great, wonderful, draft him, but otherwise I don't think there's a big need for another S.

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kozzman555 · 04-20-2023, 05:23 PM

I've been consistently snagging S Daniel Scott in the 7th round in my mocks. Dude is insanely athletic. Worst case, we have a good depth piece/special teamer.

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Nightfyre MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Helena, MT Casino cash: $1298849	Have we overlooked safety as a position of need? The current roster has four safeties: Justin Reid Bryan Cook Nazeeh Johnson Mike Edwards Other dbs: Bush, Bootle The loss of Thornhill certainly leaves a role to fill. I don't know enough about Johnson and edwards and their ability to fit that role. Anyone else have more knowledge about how it looks for next year?
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04-20-2023, 01:43 PM	#2
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-722950	Edwards was signed to take Thornhills roster spot, Reid is a well paid FA and Cook was a second round pick...Deon Bush is also a good veteran backup. The odds they invest at this position at all is slim.
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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8099900	Yeah, I think Edwards is a starter at this point and Cook is your 3rd safety. Not really a need as I see it.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-722950	It's also a complete balls safety year.
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04-20-2023, 02:09 PM	#8
Wilson8 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $2827557	Interesting question. I don't think it is a position of need, but I also would NOT say that the Chiefs have the best Safeties in the NFL. I think they could go into the season with Reid, Cook, and Edwards as getting the defensive snaps and Bush filling in if needed. I believe Bryan Cook will grow and get better. Mike Edwards started last season for Tampa Bay and had 84 tackles in 13 games. Mike missed a few games with hamstring injury last year. Chiefs will always look to get better. I could see a player that can play CB/Safety from the 4th round on being a draft target.
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staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $-2130960	Not at all. Cook will have a bigger role, and Edwards will do a lot of the things Thornhill did for us. They'll draft one on day 3 probably, but your top 4 are probably set.
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JPH83 Veteran Join Date: Feb 2021 Casino cash: $-269600	Wouldn't be surprised if they take a guy from R4 onwards with CB/S versatility. Feels like there may be some better options to shift across from CB than there is straight safeties.
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kozzman555 Starter Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Omaha Casino cash: $-429600	I've been consistently snagging S Daniel Scott in the 7th round in my mocks. Dude is insanely athletic. Worst case, we have a good depth piece/special teamer.
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