Do we want DeHop?

[ROYC75]

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Story by Andrew Gould




The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl without a star wide receiver, but they could reportedly make an elite offense even scarier by acquiring DeAndre Hopkins.

NFL insider Benjamin Albright told PHNX Cardinals that Kansas City is the "primary suitor" for Hopkins. He doesn't know the draft compensation the Cardinals would receive, but he said it's more likely they get a second-round pick than a first.

After the 2022 season, theScore's Jordan Schultz reported that the Cardinals plan to trade Hopkins this offseason.

Arizona hired a new general manager and head coach after a disappointing four-win season, and Hopkins is set to make $19.45 million (with a $30.75 million cap hit) in 2023. The Cardinals could seek a clean slate by moving the three-time All-Pro wideout, who turns 31 in June.

Hopkins began his Cardinals career by tallying 1,407 yards and six touchdowns in 2020. However, multiple lower body injuries limited him to 10 games in 2021, and he served a six-game suspension to start the 2022 season for violating the NFL's PED policy.

Yet he remains an impact player when on the field. Hopkins totaled 474 receiving yards in six full games with quarterback Kyler Murray last season.

Now imagine what he can accomplish when catching passes from Patrick Mahomes.

The Chiefs flourished without a star replacement for Tyreek Hill, but they could still benefit by solidifying the position this offseason. JuJu Smith-Schuster is a free agent after garnering 78 catches for 933 yards on a one-year deal. The depth chart features several talented question marks in Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Adding Hopkins could be great news for Kansas City, but terrible for all opposing defenses.
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Do we want a high priced prima donna?

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

No. I guess he sets a "hard deck" number, every season? He's a businessman, so that'd make sense for him to think that way.

But if Andy/Veach came to him and said, "hey, we need this guy and it's going to take "x" millions to get it done," Clark would probably do it. He has no reason not to have 100% trust in those two.

Hunt would probably say "Didn't you just win the SB without a star WR?"

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

That’s really not that much in NFL dollars. For a team that has performed at the level they have, I’m a little sickened to hear Clark is being cheap. We’ve had 10 home games each of the past 5 years, not to mention the cash that has been generated by our immense success and the new TV money flowing.

This is really kind of disgusting to hear if true.

And now you know why the Chiefs will be demanding a new stadium soon.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

Hunt would probably say "Didn't you just win the SB without a star WR?"

Lol. probably not. Clark ain't dumb. he doesn't stick his nose into the details of the team. he obviously lets Andy/Veach handle that sort of thing. he just writes the checks.

[Hammock Parties]

On WGR, Sal Capaccio said he keeps hearing (at the owners meetings) the team to watch for DeAndre Hopkins is the Chiefs.

Said he's also heard the Bills feel really good about what they've already added in FA to WR.

— Bills Chat Podcast (@BillsChatPod) March 27, 2023

[Balto]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Lol. probably not. Clark ain't dumb. he doesn't stick his nose into the details of the team. he obviously lets Andy/Veach handle that sort of thing. he just writes the checks.

Didn't Hunt take a more hands on approach when he hired Reid and Dorsey, saying large subjects get decided between all three of them but that he has the last word?

Now that's been years ago and you are probably right with the thought of Hunt relaxing a lot with Veach and what he has done.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Balto

Didn't Hunt take a more hands on approach when he hired Reid and Dorsey, saying large subjects get decided between all three of them but that he has the last word?

Now that's been years ago and you are probably right with the thought of Hunt relaxing a lot with Veach and what he has done.

Okay, so I was a little hyperbolic with that; Clark isn't just sitting there like a bobblehead.

But he's not micromanaging the team, imo. Obviously, I don't hang out with Clark, Andy and Veach. And we do know that Andy reports directly to Clark. So does Veach.

I just imagine that Andy and Veach figure out what they want to do, and if they're going to try and go above whatever the 'hard' number' is, they go to Clark and lay out their argument. And after five AFCCG, 3 SBs, and 2 SB Rings, I'm guessing Clark trusts Andy/Veach to make solid decisions. If they're both all-in on a guy, my bet is that Clark believes in them enough to go along with it.

[Balto]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Okay, so I was a little hyperbolic with that; Clark isn't just sitting there like a bobblehead.

But he's not micromanaging the team, imo. Obviously, I don't hang out with Clark, Andy and Veach. And we do know that Andy reports directly to Clark. So does Veach.

I just imagine that Andy and Veach figure out what they want to do, and if they're going to try and go above whatever the 'hard' number' is, they go to Clark and lay out their argument. And after five AFCCG, 3 SBs, and 2 SB Rings, I'm guessing Clark trusts Andy/Veach to make solid decisions. If they're both all-in on a guy, my bet is that Clark believes in them enough to go along with it.

Makes sense.

Also answer the bolded question...pick one if you could for a week! I gotta go Veach this time of year haha

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Balto

Makes sense.

Also answer the bolded question...pick one if you could for a week! I gotta go Veach this time of year haha

Lol, yeah, with you on that one. Andy would be awesome to hang with, talk football, or really just listen to him talk about it. It would be "mind blown" sort of stuff for sure.

Clark's kind of KC royalty; probably would have a hard time sitting and talking with the King, you know?

Veach though, he's close enough to a mere mortal still that you could just hang out and have a beer with, probably.

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

On WGR, Sal Capaccio said he keeps hearing (at the owners meetings) the team to watch for DeAndre Hopkins is the Chiefs.

Said he's also heard the Bills feel really good about what they've already added in FA to WR.

— Bills Chat Podcast (@BillsChatPod) March 27, 2023

Excellent gif

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

The #chiefs are expected add to their WR room before the start of the season. But they’re also not going to overspend or give up a ton to make it happen. Will they continue to monitor the top players that could be available to them? Of course. My report on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/uo0lT85Ilm

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 27, 2023

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

The #chiefs are expected add to their WR room before the start of the season. But they’re also not going to overspend or give up a ton to make it happen. Will they continue to monitor the top players that could be available to them? Of course. My report on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/uo0lT85Ilm

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 27, 2023

The market is very clearly already coming to them. There's no way the Cardinals have as much leverage as they thought they would've a month ago (the Ramsey and Cooks trades and the fact that it's been an anti-Christian-Kirk offseason for WRs tell you that). The Chiefs have already gotten past the stage at which it's going to be an overpay and now it's just a question of whether another team is willing to pay more than the Chiefs will.

[Balto]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

The market is very clearly already coming to them. There's no way the Cardinals have as much leverage as they thought they would've a month ago (the Ramsey and Cooks trades and the fact that it's been an anti-Christian-Kirk offseason for WRs tell you that). The Chiefs have already gotten past the stage at which it's going to be an overpay and now it's just a question of whether another team is willing to pay more than the Chiefs will.

I agree with others that I don't think the draft compensation is really that big of a deal for Veach at this point and about 90% contract and if AZ will pay any of that on a trade like Houston did on Cooks deal.

[Balto]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Lol, yeah, with you on that one. Andy would be awesome to hang with, talk football, or really just listen to him talk about it. It would be "mind blown" sort of stuff for sure.

Clark's kind of KC royalty; probably would ahve a hard time sitting and talking with the King, you know?

Veach though, he's close enough to a mere mortal still that you could just hang out and have a beer with, probably.

Ya Reid always comes off so ho hum in press conferences but I'm guessing if you sat down with him he could blow your mind with the actual X's and O's of things.

[Demonpenz]

Clark eats at plaza III Veach at cheddars

[-King-]

Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

The #chiefs are expected add to their WR room before the start of the season. But they’re also not going to overspend or give up a ton to make it happen. Will they continue to monitor the top players that could be available to them? Of course. My report on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/uo0lT85Ilm

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 27, 2023

It's really starting to sound like the Chiefs are just waiting out the Cardinals and a deal will more than likely be done if the Cardinals come down to a reasonable price.