Chiefs interest in a DK Metcalf Trade [traded to the Steelers]

[Gary Cooper]

Originally Posted by O.city

We've had the prime years of the GOAT TE who is about 6'6 and we never really threw those.

It's just not something we're gonna do here.

That's not Kelce's game. He's a YAC guy despite his size. They found other, better uses for him. Meanwhile, someone like Gonzalez excelled at jump balls because he wasn't elusive after the catch. Maybe if Mahomes had a Gonzalez, he would have thrown more lobs to him. It wouldn't be as effective as Kelce, but would help in the red zone.

Also, Metcalf is fast. He's not just some big WR who catches lobs. He can stretch a defense. It's been a few years now, but he ran a 4.33 dash. His highlight reel isn't just jump balls.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Gary Cooper

That's not Kelce's game. He's a YAC guy despite his size. They found other, better uses for him. Meanwhile, someone like Gonzalez excelled at jump balls because he wasn't elusive after the catch. Maybe if Mahomes had a Gonzalez, he would have thrown more lobs to him. It wouldn't be as effective as Kelce, but would help in the red zone.

Also, Metcalf is fast. He's not just some big WR who catches lobs. He can stretch a defense. It's been a few years now, but he ran a 4.33 dash. His highlight reel isn't just jump balls.

You don't think it's something Kelce would have excelled at?

They want guys that get separation.

[Gary Cooper]

Originally Posted by O.city

You don't think it's something Kelce would have excelled at?

They want guys that get separation.

Maybe. But he didn't need to. He excelled with his style. Kelce was basically a WR/TE hybrid.

Metcalf isn't worth $30 million for the Chiefs but he can get separation.