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ESPN insider names Texans LT Laremy Tunsil as Chiefs trade target
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https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023...laremy-tunsil/ ESPN insider names Texans LT Laremy Tunsil as Chiefs trade target Could the Kansas City Chiefs go back to the trade market to find their left tackle of the future? One ESPN insider is watching a particular player closely if that’s the case. ESPN’s Dan Graziano recently helped compile some last-minute free agency and trade buzz with the NFL’s legal tampering period kicking off at noon tomorrow. He mentioned that Houston Texans LT Laremy Tunsil could be a trade target for Kansas City if they’re unable to get a long-term deal done with Orlando Brown Jr. ahead of Monday. Check it out: Quote:
First, Houston would need to decide that they did not want to pay Tunsil a long-term contract extension. That would be a bold move considering they’re expected to draft a rookie quarterback and nothing is better for a rookie quarterback than an established left tackle. Second, the two sides would have to agree on trade compensation. Would the Chiefs really be willing to potentially give up a first-round draft pick in 2023 (and potentially more) for Tunsil when they’re hosting the draft in Kansas City? Next up, the Chiefs and Tunsil’s representation would need to first agree to a contract extension that would lower his 2023 salary cap hit. Right now, his cap hit would put the team over the cap. Finally, Kansas City must view Tunsil as their “long-term solution” at left tackle. Will they envision him as such when he’ll be 29 years old in Week 1 of 2023? There is certainly nothing wrong with his ability — in three of the past four seasons, he’s been among PFF’s highest-graded pass-blocking offensive tackles. They should have no problem paying for that production, but would it be for more than one contract? It’s hard to say. When you draft a rookie in the first round, you get five years of control (fifth-year option), plus a likely sixth year of control through the franchise tag. Then you have the potential of re-signing that player to a long-term deal afterward. There are certainly benefits to trading for Tunsil, but given what we’re hearing about what the Chiefs want out of the left tackle position this offseason, a trade might not be the route they take. |
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Comish walks up and says the Chiefs have traded the #31 pick to the Houston Texans for All Pro Left Tackle Laremy Tunsil! Crowds would go crazy with excitement! |
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Tunsil is a legit Top 5 proven LT in this league who can play at an elite level for at least 5 more seasons. I would be ecstatic if he became a Chief. We can legitimately win 2-3 SBs with this guy as LT.
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Oh my, here we go.....
I'd much rather give him the bag than OBJ. Not even close to the same level. |
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The advantages that OBJ has are experience in the system and age. Those are advantages are significant enough to make up the difference between them as pass protectors though.
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Yep, Tunsil is an elite pass protector unlike OBJ
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For a team that has a stacked roster and a lot of picks, this move looks like it's a real possibility.
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It's happening!!
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This is crazy... my calculations indicate we only need 316 posts in this thread for the trade to happen..........
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Tunsil not only is much younger than Williams but is also a better pass blocker. I'd still put Williams as the overall best Tackle in the NFL but for Reid's system...I'll take Tunsil over anyone! I think it's a real possibility Veach makes this happen AND makes Trent Williams the highest paid LT in the NFL! |
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Have we traded for this piece of shit yet?
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