Kansas City Chiefs: Six defensive trade targets, Part Two
By Cullen Jekel
With Justin Houston, Eric Berry, Dee Ford, Steven Nelson and more gone from Kansas City’s defense, the Chiefs have begun the painstaking process of molding this unit into one that can keep up with the team’s offense.
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And that’s the thing–this process has only just begun. Veach and head coach Andy Reid have a lot more work ahead of them to “fix” the defense that went into great disrepair under Bob Sutton.
But: so far, so good.
Of course, expect even more changes before now and May 1. Hopefully there will be same trades mixed in with some shrewd draft decisions. As a fan, I’m pining for a trade–a smart trade, not necessarily a blockbuster. One that helps the team without setting it back financially or regarding assets.
All of the players named in this article and Part One would improve the Chiefs defense. But if the cost is too great, then of course the Chiefs should–and will–pass.
Chiefs Defensive Trade Targets, Part One. dark. Next
Still, if the Chiefs can reach an agreement to acquire a cornerback, defensive tackle, outside linebacker, or inside linebacker, that would be huge. That would be a major step forward to bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to Kansas City for only the second time.