I’d be looking at the Colts. Switching from the 3-4 to the 4-3 should have some players looking for new homes.

I don't think we'd be interested, nor would he be in us. I think he wants to play back at home and I don't think the Chiefs want two guys at safety making mega dollars.

This is more realistic.

Yeah but their defense sucks.

Could any of their players actually help?

I suppose depth might be in play.

Doesn’t mean we can’t find some decent depth players. It’s not like their coaches know how to do anything right.

Yeah, I edited my post. :D

If the Seahawks are going rebuild I’d be interested in a. Linebacker or two

Jabaal Sheard had a great year but I'm not sure if they will shop him. I don't think he fits well in a 4-3.

He’d be a nice fit in KC

You fool...how can he cover Antonio Brown.

But yeah, I’d be on board.

Correct which means Murphy will likely come cheap on a prove it deal. He's exactly the kind of talent I would love to have on this roster.

Margus Hunt could be a decent, cheap pick up. Hankins would be a great grab, but I think he would translate well in a scheme change. Henry Anderson was solid and I think is a FA.

Maybe a Justin Ellis to play NT?

Snacks Harrison anyone?

Regarding Hunt: mehhh we already have a look like Tarzan plays like Jane guy. His name is Allen Bailey.

Would.

I’m guessing he’s not for trade but he’d be nice here inside

They really need another pass rusher.

And I think we’re more likely to find an interior pass rusher this offseason given what will be available in free agency and the draft.

That’s why I love guys like Taven Bryan, Harrison Phillips, and Tim Settle in the 2nd.

They’ll all give us more pass rush than anybody outside of Jones on the roster.

Hunt would be at around a 6th of the price Bailey is.

did he get cut? isnt he the Giants only good player on defense besides Collins?

Kenny Veracuro sp? Is on his way out in New Orleans. Always injured like Tyvone Branch but I would take him for a year or 2.

I see your point production for cheaper but IMO we need a guy who will produce more. D-line was a weakness last year.

I have no proof but I feel like our new GM values loading the front 7...

I sure hope so. If you look at the past several Super Bowl winners, one stat that jumps out is that all of them had top notch rushing defenses. I know it's the era of the pass, but being able to stop the run really limits the other team. Especially in short yardage situations and in the red zone.

If we are talking about vet scrubs who will be on the market.... the Jets are going to release mo wilkerson...

Will Phillips go that high? a second?

Agreed, how high does he go in the draft?

Like others here, would love to see us nab Norwell + some low cost prove-it deals for guys with high upside. We need a somewhat splashy pick up after losing Peters.

Updated: I think the Chiefs should make the following players top priority in FA to fix the defense:

Shamar Stephen DL
Just turned 27 yesterday. He’s 6’5” 310 lbs and is an above average run defender. We desperately need size and strength up front to help stop the run. This is the highest priority on the list because you will be hard pressed to find a guy with this size and strength ready to play immediately in the draft.

Kenny Vacarro S
Safety is a disaster right now and this guy would go a long way towards fixing it.

Justin Ellis NT
Can’t rely on the draft to get good production here in 2018. This guy will eat up blockers.

Mike Pennel NT
This guy would be an amazing get, but it’s hard to see him being available with the Jets having so much money.

Christian Jones ILB
Fast coverage ILB who is only 27. Really good fit for the nickel. I think he’d make a big impact there.

At only 17, I’m concerned Jones won’t be able to hold up for a full season coming right out of high school.

I think it was rotoworld mentioned Sheard will move to DE from 34 OLB with the colts scheme change. He did both in New England. John Simon however is more of a pure 34 OLB imo. With last years player for player swap with Seattle and the lbs and the Smith trade including Fuller it’s obvious Veech is comfortable exploring those deals which is great and saves draft capital. Say a Nelson or Murray swap for Simon as just an example but I think he would help depth wise. He’s got a motor and a good special teamer. I think at only 25 OLB Aaron Lynch is worth a long look because his play slipped when he moved to DE with the 49ers switch to the 4-3. A prove it contract would be tempting with the 6’6 270 lynch. A guy I liked coming out of Utah is Raiders S Keith McGill. Kind of a tweener he could be worth a one year deal to see if he can carve out a backup role and possible match up player in sub sets depending on opponent. Nothing gung ho but just some thoughts. Simon and McGill are both 28 I believe

Sheard was a lot less impressive playing in the Pats flex system the prior year vs the Colts 3-4 in '17. That's why I think they could possibly make him available.

The Charlotte Observer's Joe Person believes it is "highly doubtful" the Panthers re-sign impending free agent OG Andrew Norwell.

Person believes GM Marty Hurney made his decision on Norwell when he signed fellow OG Trai Turner to a four-year, $45 million extension last year. Carolina probably does not want even more money invested in the guard position, making it likely they let Norwell walk. Easily the best interior lineman available, Norwell will be looking for something close to the five-year, $60 million deal Kevin Zeitler landed last spring.

I think he's going to barely eclipse what Zeitler got a year ago.

5yr/62.5m, 12.5 avg

I would be for that. He would be a nice addition. I just remember reading a rotoworld snippet that they were leaning to keeping him.

The ny papers have norwell being pursued by the giants because their new GM originally signed him.

KC did also sign DT T.Y. McGill to a futures deal recently. Pretty young still and has a handful of sacks in limited roles. Nothing fancy but a good futures min deal

I don't have any inside info, so hell they might. I just don't think it would be the best move for the Colts and his best value for them would be in a trade.

Ballard sure isn’t afraid to wheel and deal so it will definitely be worth keeping tabs on

I think you have to look at FAs that are under 28 years old. The direction of this team all but shows that outright

This.

Just because the plan is to go younger doesn't mean they won't look at some older guys for a short-term patch.

Kurt Coleman has been released. Yes please.

Shouldn't have let him go the first time.

Second.

Falcons will be releasing Andy Levitre, too.

Demps, Coleman, and TJ Ward will all be free agents. With the release of Parker you have to think one of them will land here

Those guys are old. Unless they're cheap, no thanks.

**** that. If we’re going to sign a safety it should be Joyner, Vaccaro, or Boston.

Boston is a little under the radar, but he’s only 25 and an above average safety that we can probably get for decent price. He’s like a younger version of Ron Parker, and would be a nice replacement.

Yeah, I'd much rather have one of those guys. **** the old dudes.

I'm still banging the Avery Williamson drum. He'd be a potential stud at MLB next to Ragland.

No but I don’t think they’ll break the bank for any

Yea Williamson, Zach Brown and Nigel Bradham would be the ILB’s I would consider.

Christian Jones

I knew I was forgetting somebody.

Brown is a little oldish for my taste.

Yea not ideal, but since he’s a LB I think he has a few more years in him. I’d give him a short term deal.

As a blitzing thumper SILB maybe. Not at WILB....

Theres a smallish ILB prospect in the draft whose name escapes me that I hope we look at late in the draft

Jones or Williamson......I'm happy with either one.

No. Jones is at his best as a LB in subs.

I think McPhee could be a very good signing. I'm all in on Eric Reid. I think he'd be perfect in the dime LB package.

Think that may be a tough sell with the whole anthem thing?

I have a feeling we will be making a lot of moves. And I would definitely expect some Ragland/Erving type of trades too. At least 1 or 2.

I was kind of looking around at that last night.

Wonder who they might target?

I can’t really think of anybody off the top of my head, but I’m going to start looking.

Su'a Cravens?

Reid is an anthem kneeler.

No dice.

No. Coleman is 28 or 29.

How can Vontae Davis sign a contract with the Bills?

Umm he was cut.

Cut:
Hali, Bailey, Sorenson, Harris

Resign:
Wilson, Sherman, KPL

Sign:
Fuller, Hitchens, Mccown, Burton, Norwell

Draft:
Arden Key, Justin Reid, Tim Settle, Tarvarus McFadden, Riley Ferguson,

Will need some depth but this is who I would like to get

He was cut.

I thought we were in the dead period where teams were not allowed to sign FA until March 14th.
I guess all this tampering or not issues has gotten me twisted.

Gaines on a prove it deal because of his injuries would be a steal. Obviously if his vagina doesn't continue to bleed.

He's from MO too so Clarks vagina shouldn't bleed either.

Or you just don’t know the difference between somebody that’s about to be an UFA when the new league year begins and somebody that already is a few agent because their contract has been terminated lol

Teams are allowed to sign free agents whenever. Most of the players don't become free agents until March 14th.

Kony Ealy only had one sack with the jets last year but did have 9 pass breakups. In the same boat as a Aaron Lynch as a young pass rusher who has under performed but still worth looking into with pass rushers in high demand it would be great to get one on a prove it deal. Just looking at some bargains as well for free agency

I think he's on to something guys

Maybe one of the d ends from San Fran they don’t wanna pay . Armstead maube?

Ahh I shit you not Armstead is a guy that came to mind last time I was brainstorming for guys like that. I’d be all over it.

Also wonder about big name guys who teams don’t wanna keep paying that they’d eat some of the deal to get rid of.

McCoy from Tampa etc

Who's the other big DE they drafted in back to back years?