*****2022 NFL DRAFT THREAD - NO SPOILERS*****

[Dante84]

Version 2022 - THE MAHOMES ERA, PHASE TWO

Let's ****ing do this.

Rules for once the draft begins:

1. No spoiled picks in this thread, all weekend. This means that as tweets are leaking picks a few minutes before the selection is announced live, you don't post it in this thread (ex: embedded tweets), reference it in this thread (ex: Joe Slapdick says it's So and So to Green Bay) or hint at it (ex: "it's a RB!").
   
2. Don't be a dick.

Otherwise, have fun, talk shit, freak out and lose your goddamned minds. It's Draft Weekend. The hot takes in these threads are so funny. I'll also be starting player threads for each of our picks as they are made, with videos and notable stats/takes in the OP. I will link those threads below. Pure knee jerk gold to reference in the future.

Here are our picks:
Round 1, #21 - Trent McDuffie
Round 1, #30 - George Karlaftis
Round 2, #54 - Skyy Moore
Round 2, #62 - Bryan Cook
Round 3, #103: - Leo Chenal
Round 4, #135: - Joshua Williams
Round 5, #145: - Darian Kinnard
Round 7, #243: - Jaylen Watson
Round 7, #251: - Isaih Pacheco
Round 7, #259: - Nazeeh Johnson

Here is a list of the prospects the Chiefs have shown interest in this year.

View the 2021 Draft thread here
View the 2020 Draft thread here
View the 2019 Draft thread here
View the 2018 Draft thread here
View the 2017 Draft thread here

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Veach draws the line at 15. That sounds wise.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

The next month is going to be so ****ing great.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by Rasputin

Chiefs can give ammo for Phily to move up and Chiefs take Phily 15th spot. I wouldn't trade up if not Edge.

I wouldn't either. We need edge far worse than WR or CB. We need CB worse than WR as well.

[The Franchise]

I'd give up #30, #103 and a 3rd next year to move up with New Orleans at #19. Draft Karlaftis and then New Orleans doesn't have to worry about getting sniped by anybody at 30. They can either take a QB at 16 if they feel comfortable...or they can take one at 30.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Jaguars used 5th year option on Josh Allen

obviously timed move.

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

Makes sense, and honestly surprised they are considering going that high.

Really thought the Patriots at 21 would be the spot.

EDIT: I think I read that wrong. They DON'T want to move into the Top 15 due to cost.

They talked to those teams about not paying the premium…but they talked to them.

I’m betting that Veach has 2-3 deals in place in the top 15 with teams that won’t require as much of a premium to move down with KC if a player Veach likes starts to slide.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Two notes on the teams trading up …

1) Rival clubs believe an Eagles move up into the Top 10 would be for a corner.

2) The Chiefs are looking at a measured move up if the right players slip. They’ve told teams in the Top 15 they don’t want to pay the premium for a bigger move. https://t.co/dV0WqMHsmQ

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 28, 2022

Probably called Mayhew in Washington since they only have 2 top 100 picks and 3 in the first 4 rounds offering to give them more ammo but not overpay

[Sassy Squatch]

Good for him. Less experienced Veach sells the farm for a player he just has to have.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Probably called Mayhew in Washington since they only have 2 top 100 picks and 3 in the first 4 rounds offering to give them more ammo but not overpay

Carolina and Washington would be my best guesses.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Listening to Sirius radio and they just had their rumors up for different teams:

Chargers: really want a WR but also love Drake Jackson. It depends on how the board falls. People really think Drake Jackson could be picked by them. They’ve shown a ton of love for the kid. Also really like Jameson Williams and Chris Olave

Broncos: they want a pass rusher or RT first and will trade up to get it. Rumored to love Nick Bonito. Also look out for Luke Goedeke.

Raiders: secondary, secondary and more secondary. They need it and think the 3rd and 4th rd will be plentiful there. They’ve had many visits and talks with corners and safeties

Chiefs: they want an edge but the question is which one? Boye Mafe is well known but they have spoken to Karlaftis and Drake Jackson who they really like. Corner is going to be a focal point too. They said Veach loves the depth but also the top after the first 3 guys. Mentioned Gordon and Booth as natural fits.

Veach is absolutely in the market for another weapon and likes a WR that will be available in early rd 2 and wants to get him.

Don’t shoot me I’m just the messenger here. The guy Veach really wants early 2nd rd apparently is…

Spoiler!

Christian Watson

Sounds really good, I like it. Veach has the plan.

[Sassy Squatch]

IF that news about Watson being the WR target is true, wonder just how much our RedZone offense struggling at times has to do with our seemingly newfound fascination with big boys like Watson and MVS.

[The Franchise]

I think it could go:

1. Jacksonville - Travon Walker, DE
2. Detroit - Aidan Hutchinson, DE
3. Houston - Ahmad Gardner, CB
4. New York Jets - Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE
5. New York Giants - Ikem Ekwonu, OT

Then Carolina is open for business.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

Rumors: #Chargers have shown “significant interest” in taking a WR round 1, per @TaylorBisciotti

— JPA Football (@jpafootball) April 28, 2022

If they get Jameson Williams I will be extremely displeased.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Listening to Sirius radio and they just had their rumors up for different teams:

Chargers: really want a WR but also love Drake Jackson. It depends on how the board falls. People really think Drake Jackson could be picked by them. They’ve shown a ton of love for the kid. Also really like Jameson Williams and Chris Olave

Broncos: they want a pass rusher or RT first and will trade up to get it. Rumored to love Nick Bonito. Also look out for Luke Goedeke.

Raiders: secondary, secondary and more secondary. They need it and think the 3rd and 4th rd will be plentiful there. They’ve had many visits and talks with corners and safeties

Chiefs: they want an edge but the question is which one? Boye Mafe is well known but they have spoken to Karlaftis and Drake Jackson who they really like. Corner is going to be a focal point too. They said Veach loves the depth but also the top after the first 3 guys. Mentioned Gordon and Booth as natural fits.

Veach is absolutely in the market for another weapon and likes a WR that will be available in early rd 2 and wants to get him.

Don’t shoot me I’m just the messenger here. The guy Veach really wants early 2nd rd apparently is…

Spoiler!

Christian Watson

Okay, so trade up with one first and third, trade back, pick up a second and a third or fourth.

I'd have no issues with that, and Watson is a big swing on potential. A rookie isn't going to start in front of Juju, MVS, and Hardman anyway. He can return kicks, and have a package of plays added to as the season goes on.

I've got no problem with that.

[RunKC]

From Breer’s article:

I could see Kansas City making a jump, too, but maybe for a corner—with a receiver like Georgia’s George Pickens being in play with the first-rounder they don’t wind up moving.

McDuffie?

[BossChief]

Hi, this is Brett. I’m willing to move up and I know you want to move down, but I’m not paying retail. I’m willing to part with 29 and 50 to move up, but that’s it. Take it or leave it. We make a handshake deal right now that once you get on the clock, this is the agreed upon deal if the guy we want is there. Same deal applies for our second next year instead of this year, if yours rather have that we will include a 4th this year to compensate.

The Mahomes trade was agreed upon a few days before the draft this way.