Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
I don't think we'll be shopping in the first wave at all. It'll be bargain shopping. The only guy I can see just targeting would be Jackson. Other than that, it'll be trying to keep our guys and looking to the draft.
I think if they strike early it'll be at Chase Young.
He opens up a lot of options long-term. Now it's also possible that he just doesn't have the motor we want and won't look at him at all.
But if you get Young, you aren't in quite as dire a situation with Karlaftis and can even take him to the 5th year option year if you need to. It's not ideal, but it opens up alternatives. That has some value in its own right.
But I do think we'll be shopping for a DE.
I could see CB being something of a '2nd wave' target for us and perhaps WR.
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Here's my long list but knowing we won't sign many...
QB: Cooper Rush (DAL), Jameis Winston (CLE), Carson Wentz (KC)
RB: Elijah Mitchell (SF), Ty Johnson (BUF), Jalen Warren (PIT, RFA), Javonte Williams (DEN), Samaje Perine (KC), Kareem Hunt (KC)
TE: Austin Hooper (NE), Tyler Conklin (NYJ), Mike Gesicki (CIN)
WR: Marquise Brown (KC), Elijah Moore (CLE), Josh Palmer (LAC), Dyami Brown (WAS), Rondale Moore (ATL), Darius Slayton (NYG)
LT: Alaric Jackson (LAR), Jaylon Moore (SF), D.J. Humphries (KC)
RG: Robert Hainsey (TB), Will Hernandez (ARI)
DT: Tershawn Wharton (KC), Roy Lopez (ARI), Benito Jones (MIA), Javon Kinlaw (NYJ), Greg Gaines (TB), B.J. Hill (CIN), Bobby Brown III (LAR), Tedarrell Slaton (GB)
DE: Josh Sweat (PHI), Charles Omenihu (KC), Chase Young (NO), Chauncey Golston (DAL), Dayo Odeyingbo (IND), Joseph Ossai (CIN), Patrick Jones II (MIN)
LB: Jamien Sherwood (NYJ), Nick Bolton (KC), Devin Bush (CLE), Tyrel Dodson (MIA), Dre Greenlaw (SF)
CB: Michael Jackson Sr (CAR), Byron Murphy (MIN), Paulson Adebo (NO), Asante Samuel Jr (LAC)
SS: Richie Grant (ATL), Ashtyn Davis (NYJ)
ST: James Winchester (KC), Matt Araiza (KC)
Guys I probably most want...
1. Alaric Jackson, LT - Easily the best option on the open market and opens up the draft.
2. Josh Sweat, DE - I really like Sweat's ability to bring the heat and he's a solid run defender too. He's far more consistent as a player than Chase Young. Some might argue he's no better than Karlaftis and while that may be true, having two Karlaftis' is better than one.
3. Jamien Sherwood, LB - I so desperately want more athleticism at the second level but this won't happen if the Chiefs stick with Bolton.
4. Marquise Brown, WR - I think there was a real connection with Mahomes and we didn't get to see it evolve. He fits a true need as well.
5. Tershawn Wharton, DT - Wharton has really blossomed into a good player that I think we need to retain. He's still young enough to give you 5 quality seasons.
6. Elijah Mitchell, RB - I know he hasn't been the epitome of health but he's electric and can be a good 3rd down back.
7. Robert Hainsey, IOL - Hainsey can play either guard spot or center, is cerebral and athletic. He'll probably have a mid-tier price but can play quality ball.
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