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 BigRedChief:
There is no way Mahomes will feel more comfortable until his receivers start catching the ball and the drops stop or at least the drops return to the league average.
It'll come. And when JJSS comes back, the middle of the field will finally be open for business. All those anticipation routes over the middle from quick slants to skinny posts will become a regular part of the offense again.
Also, for those that dislike all the gadget plays we've been seeing in the RZ, well, we're going to see less of that kind of thing as DHop gets fully integrated into the offense. It won't completely go away, as I really believe that both Andy and the players like running those plays, but the need to do them will decline. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
There is no way Mahomes will feel more comfortable until his receivers start catching the ball and the drops stop or at least the drops return to the league average.
I didn't realize they were dropping a bunch of passes. I mean Skyy Moore did, but I can't remember a ton of dropped passes. [Reply]
He’s going to be running drag option routes all day…. Once they go man to man he’s running slants. He’s probably going to do sigh adjustments. He is a professional WR the best we have had.
You are about to see what a HOF WR can do with Mahomes. It will be different from reek. Because Hopkins never gotten open with speed. [Reply]
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
I didn't realize they were dropping a bunch of passes. I mean Skyy Moore did, but I can't remember a ton of dropped passes.
There haven't been many drops. Last season of course it was a problem. The worst drop this year was Juju in the end zone which resulted a Khalen Saunders INT. You could also argue that was on Mahomes for throwing it behind him a little. But yeah drops aren't the main issue with this WR core. It's been injuries. Last year they were healthy but lacked talent. [Reply]
His presence was felt. Big 3rd down catch on the opening TD drive. Another big catch to help setup a FG at the end of 2nd quarter. And he drew some coverage to help Kelce. [Reply]