He could take over right now but I imagine he will next season since Hitchens' dead money drops from $14M to $4M after this year.

Agree. This last year has really changed my mind on things. I used to think positional versatility was wise but getting good players matters more, especially if you don’t reach for a position simply based on the position.

Nick Bolton is the perfect example of that

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My biggest takeaways for KC last night. The 3 stars (Mahomes, Kelce, Tyreek) took over the game in 4Q/OT but the play of LB Nick Bolton allowed them to have that opportunity. He made 5-6 crucial plays in first 2 1/2 quarters to keep this game from getting WAY away from them.</p>&mdash; Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) <a href="https://twitter.com/MoveTheSticks/status/1471862179133464577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The thing is, the two concepts are complimentary.

Having a true FS like Thornhill, for example, allows you to play a versatile guy like Matthieu. Having a guy like Bolton allows you to take better advantage of Gay's athleticism and versatility.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It was expected that Bolton would have an uptick in snaps this week, getting nickel reps next to Hitchens in place of Gay.<br><br>It was a bit of a surprise to see him get *DIME* reps all night long. Kudos to him for stepping up into that role after barely playing it this year! <a href="https://t.co/Ag6PoBoCGY">https://t.co/Ag6PoBoCGY</a></p>&mdash; Craig Stout (@barleyhop) <a href="https://twitter.com/barleyhop/status/1471863492961607685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He’s a stud and he’s going to be one of the league’s best MLBs.

Me want gifs of Bolton doing football things.


Please.

Many of us have been preaching about this guy for a while.

Kids a baller.

I got my years mixed up. I meant 2022. I fully expect him to be the man in the middle next year, and hopefully last night proves to them that they can live with Gay or Bolton in the dime package.

Setting up the stops in LA
tipping the ball for Hitch to play

That hit he put on Mike Williams in the first quarter was a real tone setter. Williams had to leave the game for the rest of that series and didn't make another catch across the middle IIRC.

Wow.

Honestly, Nick Bolton gives me just as much of a rock hard boner as his cousin

Michael Bolton does.



https://www.classicpopmag.com/wp-con...68dba7f14a.jpg

Nick Bolton now has 102 tackles.

The last Chiefs LB to do that was Derrick Johnson SIX YEARS AGO.

I dont know if they are doing it to get him ready to spell Kelce and keep him fresh, or just trying to sharpen another weapon for the playoff run.