This is a massive hole that is filled for the #chiefs. Trent McDuffie is considered by almost everyone as the 3rd best CB in this draft. The first two went off the board at 3 and 4.
The @Chiefs make a big move for a top CB (and my model's #8 overall prospect) in Trent McDuffie, who allowed 3.1 yards/target in 2021 at Washington (best in FBS, min. 30 targets).
Could be a key piece to counter the wealth of receiving talent in the AFC come playoff time!
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
I would be fine with Veach abandoning all conventional wisdom and locking up this man ASAP. He has been putting in elite, all world performances and for the last two seasons and has been a transformative piece that elevates an elite team to a dynasty like Mahomes, Kelce and Jones did for us the the last five years.
He also is showing the redass qualities of a defensive leader. In his postgame today he refused to go into Chase’s trash talk, crediting his play for getting into Chase’s head. He also did not mince words about the defense gutting out after the offense continually put them in a tough spot - and on the field, I believe I saw him getting after Bolton for getting soft in his zone.
Dude is a dawg. I played corner growing up and it was by far my favorite position. I always hate-admired Nnamdi Asomugha for playing so well in his prime that he never had any interceptions because no one threw his way. I’m amazed the Chiefs finally have a lockdown corner like that, too. It’s been a while since I’ve shelled out for a Chiefs jersey. It’s time to change that.
I don't know, man. What about his SHORT ARMS [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
I would be fine with Veach abandoning all conventional wisdom and locking up this man ASAP. He has been putting in elite, all world performances and for the last two seasons and has been a transformative piece that elevates an elite team to a dynasty like Mahomes, Kelce and Jones did for us the the last five years.
He also is showing the redass qualities of a defensive leader. In his postgame today he refused to go into Chase’s trash talk, crediting his play for getting into Chase’s head. He also did not mince words about the defense gutting out after the offense continually put them in a tough spot - and on the field, I believe I saw him getting after Bolton for getting soft in his zone.
Dude is a dawg. I played corner growing up and it was by far my favorite position. I always hate-admired Nnamdi Asomugha for playing so well in his prime that he never had any interceptions because no one threw his way. I’m amazed the Chiefs finally have a lockdown corner like that, too. It’s been a while since I’ve shelled out for a Chiefs jersey. It’s time to change that.
It would be great if we could sign McDuffie now. It was amazing how well he shut down Chase.
But why are we having so much trouble covering tight end this year. I don’t think that can be related to letting Sneed go. But it’s really been our Achilles heal the first two games. [Reply]
Originally Posted by gordonelloyd:
It would be great if we could sign McDuffie now. It was amazing how well he shut down Chase.
But why are we having so much trouble covering tight end this year. I don’t think that can be related to letting Sneed go. But it’s really been our Achilles heal the first two games.
My hunch is that we’re feeling Willie Gay’s absence and seeing the impact of Bolton’s rust. Both Baltimore and Cinci seemed to pick on Nick’s zone whenever they could. In 2022, Nick was good for a sure handed pick or turnover every now and again to at least keep the QB’s honest, but he hasn’t been able to hold onto the ball since his wrist injury. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
My hunch is that we’re feeling Willie Gay’s absence and seeing the impact of Bolton’s rust. Both Baltimore and Cinci seemed to pick on Nick’s zone whenever they could. In 2022, Nick was good for a sure handed pick or turnover every now and again to at least keep the QB’s honest, but he hasn’t been able to hold onto the ball since his wrist injury.
Tranquil has also been horrible in coverage, his tackling has been atrocious, and our safeties outside of Connor have similarly struggled imo. Bit of a combination. On the flipside it's been nice to see our run defense [Reply]
Originally Posted by JPH83:
Tranquil has also been horrible in coverage, his tackling has been atrocious, and our safeties outside of Connor have similarly struggled imo. Bit of a combination. On the flipside it's been nice to see our run defense
Yeah Tranquil has been closer to his Chargers self than last year's version. [Reply]