Let’s talk about ways to get this team back on the Super Bowl track tonight

[pugsnotdrugs19]

First off, I’m operating under the assumption that we’ve seen Tyreek Hill play his final snap in KC as of right now. And barring unforeseen news to come, that is how it needs to be. If you choose to believe otherwise, that’s your call. But for the sake of being realistic, Hill is a goner.

I won’t understate that blow. He’s been the most explosive playmaker in the NFL for 2-3 years now. He changes the game unlike anyone else. He will not be replaced.

But that doesn’t mean that this team can’t find other ways to get back on track. So here is what I am looking at heading into Friday night:

1. Mahomes means we’re still in a good spot

Let us not forget that Patrick looked ****ing awesome in his first start in Denver with nothing but backups around him. He basically got Albert Wilson a 50% raise that day, I would say. Things will get tougher for him and the offense now, but he can still carry us to being a top 10 offense at minimum. We still have some star playmakers on the roster and an above average offensive line. Now onto the draft....

2. Lots of good, athletic receivers left

Here is a list of some of the best WR prospects remaining along with their 40-yard dash times to the right. I think Andy will want to add a field stretching WR to this roster in order to best match up with Mahomes, so speed is very important:

- Parris Campbell (4.31)
- Andy Isabella (4.31)
- Mecole Hardman (4.33)
- D.K. Metcalf (4.33)
- Terry McClaurin (4.35)
- Emmanuel Hall (4.39)
- Darius Slayton (4.39)
- Myles Boykin (4.42 and some FREAKY agility times as well)
- Hakeem Butler (4.48)
- Deebo Samuel (4.48 and just a stud in general)
- A.J. Brown (4.49, stud player like Samuel)

Point being, there are some really athletic players left at WR who, while not close to Hill, could still come in day one and present a vertical threat for Mahomes and Andy to work with.

3. Lots of good corners and safeties remain as well

Another huge need that has some depth here on day two... here are some solid players available:

- Byron Murphy
- Greedy Williams
- Amani Oruwariye
- Rock Ya-Sin
- Joejuan Williams
- Sean Bunting
- Justin Layne
- Julian Love
- Trayvon Mullen
- Lonnie Johnson Jr.
- Nasir Adderley
- Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
- Taylor Rapp
- Juan Thornhill

And even a few more who could make an impact potentially from day one. If the Chiefs want to build up the defense even more to take pressure off of the offense this year, options remain...

4. Possible established trade targets?

I doubt it happens but we’ve still got possible veteran fixes out there such as Patrick Peterson or A.J. Green... not sure if their teams would trade them right now, but its possible... and even if not, they may do so during the summer.

So tonight, the Chiefs should have a great chance to stock up on talent that can help immediately in 2019. They could go WR/CB/TE straight up, they could take two WRs even to hedge their bets there with a DB or TE later, or they could use picks to go get an established veteran today... who really knows.

This team isn’t dead yet, though. Let’s see where things are later. Even with Hill on his way out, Kansas City can reset and contend with the right moves, IMO.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by Iconic

What I'd like:

Round 2 #29 - Miles Boykin, WR
Round 2 #31 - Sean Bunting, CB
Round 3 #20 - Kahale Warring, TE
[Trade 2020 3rd] Round 4 #15 - Lamont Gaillard, C
[Trade 6th and 5th] Round 5 #5 - Sheldrick Redwine, S
[Trade 7th and 6th] Round 6 #10 - Darwin Thompson, RB

Only players I'd willingly trade up for in the second are Hakeem Butler, Greedy, and AJ Brown.

If you replace Boykin with Campbell, Mclaurin, Isabella, or Hardman i would love this draft.

I just think we need SPEED to go with Mahomes' arm.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

If you replace Boykin with Campbell, Mclaurin, Isabella, or Hardman i would love this draft.

I just think we need SPEED to go with Mahomes' arm.

I don't think Hardman is going to cost a 2nd and no thanks to Isabella.

[VAGOMO 4 LIFE!]

Samuel reminds me of Hill coming out of college

[Iconic]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

If you replace Boykin with Campbell, Mclaurin, Isabella, or Hardman i would love this draft.

I just think we need SPEED to go with Mahomes' arm.

IMO you can get McLaurin and Hardman in the third, they both have some questions marks in key areas for me.

Isabella I have a slight beef with in that I don't think he will be able to translate to the NFL as successfully as others. Tight coverage is going to be a problem for him as I don't think he has the smarts Edelman does.

Campbell is definitely a possibility I'm okay with. Both him and Boykin would be fantastic value in the 2nd.

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by Iconic

Well there it is. Case closed.

Boykin = Moncrief = he will never hit 100 yards in a game.

Come on man. You must realize how ridiculous that sounds saying that out loud right? Scouts fluctuate dramatically on their opinions.

...Yeah you are right here, it does.

[VAGOMO 4 LIFE!]

Do we go back to back WRs tonight and a CB or CB WR and Safety

[Kiimo]

I'm not kidding I'd be okay with two wide receivers and one defensive back.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

I don't think Hardman is going to cost a 2nd and no thanks to Isabella.

I doubt 4.3 speed lasts past round two.

[VAGOMO 4 LIFE!]

Tyrann needs his buddy Greedy

[VAGOMO 4 LIFE!]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

I'm not kidding I'd be okay with two wide receivers and one defensive back.

Me too! If all the CBs are gone in the second take back to back WR. A big body receive and a speed threat

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

I'm not kidding I'd be okay with two wide receivers and one defensive back.

If we draft any one of the fast as **** WR's and a CB in round two, I'd like a TE in the 3rd.

If we're going to have to do some different things on offense, let's add the 2 TE wrinkle.

[Kiimo]

How about

Parris Campbell
Deebo Samuel
Sean Bunting

Or maybe somehow Taylor Rapp falls to us? I'd jump on that so fast.


edit: yeah I'd do TE in place of one WR if there's a good one.

[BigRedChief]

As long as we have Mahomes, we will be in contention for a SB. Irregardless of the level of quality players around him.

[Kiimo]

How fast is this K-State guy Pringle? I keep forgetting about him.

[The Franchise]

Fanspeak completes the 1st round for you now and lets you mock 2-7. This is what I came up with.

2A. Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
2B. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
3. Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia