It’s happening: Titans and Chiefs are working to finalize a trade that would send WR DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City, league sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/aEeKEgI2D8
Sources: #Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins is being traded to the #Chiefs in exchange for a 5th rounder that can get to a fourth rounder. Deal is being finalized.
A key veteran who could be the final piece, Hopkins name has been hot in the trade market. Now, he lands with the champs. pic.twitter.com/GRvRbUwux6
Originally Posted by dirk digler:
lol..if he is on one leg he still would be better than Skyy.
In all seriousness though just a little concerned about trading for an injured WR when we have 3 already. That is why I wasn't excited about Cupp either. But we are in desperate need of help so I get it I guess. Pray he stays healthy.
I think the difference is this is an injury in the background that he's able to play through and that the Chiefs understand. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
I can't believe we just witnessed Kareem Hunt and JuJu come back from the dead and we're worried about Hopkins? :-)
Not sure who was saying Hunt was finished but I knew he was going to be our best RB even when Pachecho comes back. Juju on the other hand did exactly what everyone thought would happen, get hurt and is going to miss multiple games. He only lasted like 2 games. [Reply]
Originally Posted by dirk digler:
Not sure who was saying Hunt was finished but I knew he was going to be our best RB even when Pachecho comes back. Juju on the other hand did exactly what everyone thought would happen, get hurt and is going to miss multiple games. He only lasted like 2 games.
Hunt was literally on his fucking couch regardless of what you personally believed.
JuJu might've gotten hurt again, but he ALSO proved that Andy will get the most out of guys like this when healthy and Hopkins is healthy today. That's all that matters. Not to mention Hopkins has been much more available the last couple of years than JuJu. It's not exactly apples to apples. [Reply]
Pros
-He dominates those Rice slant routes, see above film from TEN, perfect replacement there!
-He was a downfield menace back in HOU coming down with deep 50-50 balls
-He’s familiar with M. Brown from his time in ARZ
-He’s no project, has some of the best hands in the league and he’s probably hungry for a SB
-He’s a proven pro, demands attention from the D, but won’t require WR 1 handling from our Chiefs
-He’s coming over for the perfect price, a 5th is nothing and what’s a 4th to us if we win the SB!?
-Hopefully he’s had some time to heal up from that preseason MCL issue
-Our 2025 WR core is stacked with talent: Hopkins, Rice, Brown, Worthy!!!
Negatives
-He could re-aggravate that MCL at any time and we’re down another stud WR
-I sure hope Kupp doesn’t end up in BAL now [Reply]
While the Titans and Chiefs continue to iron out the details of the trade, the Chiefs are expecting DeAndre Hopkins to land in Kansas City later today and the hope is to get him ready to play on Sunday against the Raiders, per sources.
Originally Posted by DenverChief:
You really think Juju injury needs to be IR? I’m thinking like 2 weeks max
Don't know, but it didn't sound good. Juju was on the injury report last week with a hamstring but played anyway and clearly aggravated it. Seems kind of like a Mike Evans situation. Hope not, but I have a feeling that increased the urgency for the Hopkins deal. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Hunt was literally on his ****ing couch regardless of what you personally believed.
JuJu might've gotten hurt again, but he ALSO proved that Andy will get the most out of guys like this when healthy and Hopkins is healthy today. That's all that matters. Not to mention Hopkins has been much more available the last couple of years than JuJu. It's not exactly apples to apples.
Look at how much better our offense was when Juju played vs the Saints? They’ve now got Hopkins and Worthy starting which isn’t bad considering Kelce is still here and Gray is coming into his own.
Juju isn’t a starter now which is great news. Let him heal and get him healthy for January [Reply]
