Offseason Changes and/or concerns about tonight’s game.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by crayzkirk

I don't understand how teams are able to build dominant lines while drafting fairly high. Yes, the Eagles had a somewhat down year last year however the year before, they were the runner up. Somehow, they were able to rebuild both lines, acquire Barkley and pay everyone.

Someone please explain it to me because this isn't supposed to be possible. The Chiefs have invested a tone of money in free agency and it seems like a poor choice. I like Chris Hones however he's an aging player that is costing a lot of money. Unfortunately, I see the Chiefs having a lot of cap issues moving forward.

A good amount of Philly's team didn't come from the bottom of rounds of drafting as KC has endured for the past 6 years of picking 30-32.

This is their last 6 years, most of which are mid-round or higher picks...

2020 - 21st overall, took Jaelen Reagor
2021 - 6th overall, traded down to Miami for 12th overall and got a 1st in 2022 as part of that trade. They traded up from 12 to 10 with Dallas to take DeVonta Smith.
2022 - 15th overall from Miami from 2021 trade, 16th overall from Colts from trade of Wentz, and 19th overall. they traded up from 15th overall to 13th to get Jordan Davis. They sent 16 and 19 to the Saints for 18 and a 2023 1st and 2024 2nd. They traded that 18 to the Titans for AJ Brown
2023 - 10th overall from Saints and 30th overall. They traded 10 to the Bears at #9 to move up and get Jalen Carter. They took Nolan Smith at 30.
2024 - 22nd overall. They took Quinyon Mitchell

Their offensive line isn't a product of a bunch of #1 picks either...

They drafted Lane Johnson in the 1st in 2013 but Jurgens and Dickerson came from the 2nd round, Becton was a FA, and Mailata came from the 7th round. Dickerson was a high 2nd in the 2021 draft, the year after they sucked and got the 6th overall pick. Getting really lucky with Mailata makes a lot of issues go away.


Howie has been aggressive with some contracts and some free agents but has had much better draft capital than Veach to work with.