The Kansas City Chiefs Offseason
The Good: Signing Joe Thuney to a 5yr/80 Million
The Kansas City Chiefs lost a Super Bowl due to poor offensive line play and they somehow were able to fit Joe Thuney, easily one of the best guards in the NFL, under their cap and the Chiefs instantly became a Super Bowl favorite once again. Thuney will provide Pat Mahomes with far more security in the middle of the line and will instantly give the Chiefs an exceptional rushing attack.
The Bad: Losing Sammy Watkins
The Kansas City Chiefs had an exceptional free agency with Joe Thuney and did a great job of maintaining their great players but losing Sammy Watkins could be a bad loss if they don't find his replacement in the draft. Watkins certainly benefited from playing next to Mahomes, Hill, and Kelce but he's a decent player when given opportunities and his absence on the field could potentially be a problem.
The Ugly: Losing Kpassagnon
Losing Tanoh Kpassagnon could be a problem for the Chiefs interior defensive line as while he has failed to meet expectations as a pass rusher, he has been a good run defender for the Chiefs and him signing a cheap deal elsewhere could be a problem for the Chiefs defense that struggled to stop the run against the Bucs in the Super Bowl.
Offseason Grade (Pre Draft): A-
NFL Draft Summary
Day 1 Grade: N/A
Selection: N/A
The Kansas City Chiefs are in a win now mode currently and trading away their 1st round pick and others for pro bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown proved that. They stole Brown from the Ravens and it could bring them another Super Bowl trophy.
Day 2 Grade: A+
Selections: Nick Bolton, Creed Humphrey
The Kansas City Chiefs absolute struck gold in Day 2 with ridiculous value picks Nick Bolton and Creed Humphrey. Nick Bolton is an athletic heat-seeking missile in the linebacking corps and will be a Week 1 starter. Creed Humphrey, the best center in the draft and a Top 20 player on my board, somehow fell all the way to the late 2nd round. Creed Humphrey will not only be a starter Week 1, I think he has more than a few pro bowls in him and for him to fall this far in the draft is absolutely bonkers.
Day 3 Grade: A-
Selections: Joshua Kaindoh, Noah Gray, Cornell Powell, Trey Smith
The Chiefs simply focused on depth in Day 3 but got another ridiculous steal in the draft. Joshua Kaindoh will be a serviceable backup on the depth chart and could sneak into the rotation if injuries occur on the edge. Noah Gray is going to have to make a name for himself in the run game as a blocker and probably won't see much action on offense unless in goal line scenarios. Cornell Powell has potential as a special teams ace and could see action in the slot if he develops quickly. Trey Smith is a phenomenal pick late in the draft considering he's a Top 75 player on most boards and I would be shocked if he finds getting playing time late in the season.
Selection: N/A
The Kansas City Chiefs are in a win now mode currently and trading away their 1st round pick and others for pro bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown proved that. They stole Brown from the Ravens and it could bring them another Super Bowl trophy.
Day 2 Grade: A+
Selections: Nick Bolton, Creed Humphrey
The Kansas City Chiefs absolute struck gold in Day 2 with ridiculous value picks Nick Bolton and Creed Humphrey. Nick Bolton is an athletic heat-seeking missile in the linebacking corps and will be a Week 1 starter. Creed Humphrey, the best center in the draft and a Top 20 player on my board, somehow fell all the way to the late 2nd round. Creed Humphrey will not only be a starter Week 1, I think he has more than a few pro bowls in him and for him to fall this far in the draft is absolutely bonkers.
Day 3 Grade: A-
Selections: Joshua Kaindoh, Noah Gray, Cornell Powell, Trey Smith
The Chiefs simply focused on depth in Day 3 but got another ridiculous steal in the draft. Joshua Kaindoh will be a serviceable backup on the depth chart and could sneak into the rotation if injuries occur on the edge. Noah Gray is going to have to make a name for himself in the run game as a blocker and probably won't see much action on offense unless in goal line scenarios. Cornell Powell has potential as a special teams ace and could see action in the slot if he develops quickly. Trey Smith is a phenomenal pick late in the draft considering he's a Top 75 player on most boards and I would be shocked if he finds getting playing time late in the season.
