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I would add Pollard to this list.
I like Laube as a draft pick a long with Emoni Bailey and Carson Steele as later rd picks. I also like Ekeler and Pollard in FA for the money over Barkley or Jacobs.
All very good players. All can play on all 3 downs. Guess it comes down to the contract.
If you sign Barkley you're not going to be able to sign Greenard. If you sign Ekeler or Pollard who are good fits in a WCO you probably can bring back Greenard, Cashman etc...
I'm not worried about the McNair's moneyThere’s a capologist out there that can make it work. Every year a stacked team finds a way under the cap. Now is not the time to be worried about the Mcnair’s money. I never expected this from you!
Willing to pinch pennies and wish/hope it works out with the likes of CEH and Mckinnon
So the real question is how much faith do you have in our Oline once everyone comes back healthy...b/c thats the one group position that was hurt and a revolving door all year. Does Scruggs stay at LG? Patterson shore up the C position? How about vice versa with Scruggs at C and Patterson at LG?? Howard coming back off injury to secure the RT spot...so now you just have to figure out RG...Will that line open up enough holes for an avg back? Will it open up holes and make and elite back like Barkley or Jacobs break off runs and take pressure off of CJ making the play action plays even more deadly??? Both those backs are excellent at catching out of the backfield as well...so provide excellent security blanket underneath on checkdown and wheel routes...How would that Oline look and hold up and would it be enough to revive the running games of old? (aka Arian Foster years).
Are you saying McCaffrey isn't a gifted runner?
If it doesn't affect the ability to sign 1 or 2 impact FA's and be able to keep Cashman, Rankins, etc... then I'm on board.
Disagree, McCaffrey is a very gifted runner, who also can catch, run pass patterns like a wr.
That's what I just said Steel - his greatest value comes from his versatilty as not just a runner but also as a pass-receiver,i.e., he's two different players in one on the field simultaneously which opens up the OC's playbook to all sorts of plays, schemes, etc.
What makes you say that? His play didn't say this. He's 29 yrs old with very limited wear and tear on his body.
Not sure he's done. I think he could still have another 2yrs in him....but he's 2 yrs older than Barkley and 3yrs older than Jacobs....and he has def been used as a bell cow in a chargers uniform...I like him and his style...just wonder how much tread is left on those tires...but would def go Ekeler before I went with henry.
You also said he is not a gifted runner
Look at how many carries Josh Kelley got last year. Ekeler certainly wasn't overused.
Doesn't surprise me with Herbert being hurt the last few games of the season. That doesn't take into account his ability as a pass catcher.
That's fine but dont expect to add much to the defense.
If you say so.
Like I told Sizzle. I'm fine with this but it's not a good use of resources IMHO. If you dont sign Barkley, you could sign a guy like Winfield to play FS and a DT or Edge like Wilkins or Hunter. Signing a RB like Barkley is like getting a shiny new toy.
What dont you like about him?
Why do you say this?
If they re-sign Schultz/Cashman/Rankins/Barnett etc... there's enough to sign Barkley and another mid tier FA. If you sign a committee RB and draft a RB (The Chiefs way) then you will have the money to add a Wilkins/Hunter. Especially if you let Greenard walk.
The only thing that I feel confident about with our Oline is that Tunsil is truly legit elite, but unfortunately only in passpro.
Tell me more about how the Chiefs do business at the RB position
LeeBig EZ and I wanted either Achane or Mitchell. There's nothing like having skill position players that are threats to score everytime they touch the ball. I really hope Mitchell gets well and can get back to where he was pre-injury.
If you get 2 playmakers like Hunter/Wilkins or Jones you're having to pay those guys as well as paying you're own FA's. There's not as much money as there appears to be to go around.
Mahomes had more carries than anyone not named Pacheco. The others only had 10 or more when Pacheco was out. Hardly RBC
True he's not going to cost as much. Where we differ is that I think signing the Chiefs (CEH/McKinnon) or (Edwards/Hill) and drafting a RB like Irving or Laube would provide more value if you were able to add guys like Jones or Wilkins and Hunter.
Draft your difference maker and add a couple of vet RB's so the rookie has time to learn. I think it's fools gold to draft a talented guy like Irving or any RB in this class other than Benson and expect them to come in and take the majority of the carries right off of the bat. Bad thing is Benson according to CnD is unlikely to play past his rookie contract. I suppose you could run him in the ground for a couple of yrs and draft another rookie in a better rookie class. The one thing I hope they dont do is what the press seems to be pushing for, (Spending 30 mil on a RB) and not using that money to address the front 7.
