Joe Thuney to the Chiefs

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Arguably the 2nd best OG in the NFL behind Nelson with Thuney being more athletic but less powerful. I couldn't be more thrilled.

Certainly brings into question signing Williams, which would be quite the feat at this point, but if they do that opens up a ton in the draft to just go get playmakers.

Thuney’s cap hit this year is $4.5 million.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

Thuney’s cap hit this year is $4.5 million.

This year, then it's 18-19 per. Williams is going to want more than a 1-year contract. I know, kick the can and all that, plus you got a way out of the Clark deal next year with some space but it's still going to be a lot of money.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by kccrow

This year, then it's 18-19 per. Williams is going to want more than a 1-year contract. I know, kick the can and all that, plus you got a way out of the Clark deal next year with some space but it's still going to be a lot of money.

They can convert Mahomes roster bonus again if they want to.

[TribalElder]

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[mkp785]

Originally Posted by TribalElder

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I bet he gets at least 2 all pros over the course of these next 5 years. This is probably the best lineman Mahomes has ever had block for him.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by mkp785

I bet he gets at least 2 all pros over the course of these next 5 years. This is probably the best lineman Mahomes has ever had block for him.

Schwartz was pretty incredible at RT the two years prior to this year. That level of play is hard to beat.

Thuney is a great pickup though. Very encouraging move.

[chiefzilla1501]

Begs the question, what is most important for a Patrick mahomes OL? We don't have a great record without Eric fisher but is that because fishers backups have been atrocious? Seems to me our biggest weakness has been complete inability to run the ball in short yardage and when the pocket pushes into mahomes especially considering how much he drifts. Not to mention all the tipped passes this year. So I like focusing on the interior.

Now that we have a really solid interior how important are the tackles? Are they must haves or can we settle for decent?

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Begs the question, what is most important for a Patrick mahomes OL? We don't have a great record without Eric fisher but is that because fishers backups have been atrocious? Seems to me our biggest weakness has been complete inability to run the ball in short yardage and when the pocket pushes into mahomes especially considering how much he drifts. Not to mention all the tipped passes this year. So I like focusing on the interior.

Now that we have a really solid interior how important are the tackles? Are they must haves or can we settle for decent?

Reid still prefers to leave his T’s out on an island, so I still believe you need above average play at both spots.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Begs the question, what is most important for a Patrick mahomes OL? We don't have a great record without Eric fisher but is that because fishers backups have been atrocious? Seems to me our biggest weakness has been complete inability to run the ball in short yardage and when the pocket pushes into mahomes especially considering how much he drifts. Not to mention all the tipped passes this year. So I like focusing on the interior.

Now that we have a really solid interior how important are the tackles? Are they must haves or can we settle for decent?

I'm going to side with staylor and say "must haves."

Now, I do think Niang is a sleeping giant at RT. I don't think people realize just how good he was before that hip injury in college.

That basically leaves LT and a solid swing tackle. If they get a good FA LT, they can take a guy like Walker Little to develop in round 3 and he can be a swing guy for a couple of years.

If they can't get a top-shelf LT in FA, then I think you look to get a good swing guy there and then go after a LT in the draft. Either way, Reid requires tackles that can play in space.

[BWillie]

Can he umm play guard?

[GloryDayz]

This seems like a very wise move for us.

[rabblerouser]

Dude is playing for less than $1m base this year.

For one of the best in the game.

Veach is a total badass.

[mkp785]

Originally Posted by rabblerouser

Dude is playing for less than $1m base this year.

For one of the best in the game.

Veach is a total badass.

WTF?

His tag number is 4.7 Which is still good but where did you get less then 1 million dollars?

[royr17]

Originally Posted by mkp785

WTF?

His tag number is 4.7 Which is still good but where did you get less then 1 million dollars?

Base is 990 K probably is 4.7 with incentives and bonuses

[ChiefBlueCFC]

Veach, you got any more of them free agents?!