Chiefs sign C Austin Blythe

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I mean, it comes down to ROI.

Blythe at essentially free (with vet exemption) while losing a qualifying free agent not only keeps a vet at center, it saves us money and possibly rewards us with a draft pick if/when Reiter signs elsewhere.

Being it’s only a 1 year deal, losing him to next years free agency also provides the possibility of another comp pick the following draft, as well.

The Chiefs have no chance to get a comp pick outside of maybe a 7th after signing Thuney so all of this is irrelevant and has little to do with their decision.