The future is hard to believe.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Smoot is a good-not-great.

Prince Tega Wenogho is not a world beater and he handled Smoot very well.

This DL needs more great. There’s just nothing in FA this year.

... nothing at DE

There are some intriguing names at DT, potentially.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

... nothing at DE

There are some intriguing names at DT, potentially.

I disagree. All the best names at DT are 3-techs, and we're two-deep at 3-tech once we tender Wharton. Obviously, the Chiefs should bring in another 3-tech, but they're going to be rotational, not a stud.

The Chiefs have zero -- zero -- 1-techs under contract for 2023, and there's a couple names I love there but I wouldn't call them intriguing.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I disagree. All the best names at DT are 3-techs, and we're two-deep at 3-tech once we tender Wharton. Obviously, the Chiefs should bring in another 3-tech, but they're going to be rotational, not a stud.

The Chiefs have zero -- zero -- 1-techs under contract for 2023, and there's a couple names I love there but I wouldn't call them intriguing.

Looking for a true 1-tech is never super interesting (it's a pretty boring position), true.

But I see some names at DT that would be pretty interesting/exciting. Da'Ron Payne, if he gets to free agency, among them (Commanders may franchise tag him, but it is not an easy decision). He's capable of playing the 1-tech and has made big strides as a pass rusher. Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave both have plenty left in the tank and each offers big upgrades as a pass rusher. Onyemata, too.

I guess my thought is that if you're looking to upgrade the pass rush, adding another kick-ass pass rushing DT shouldn't be completely discounted.