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Originally Posted by O.city
The issue isn't really the amount of money. Its the return on investment.
With Pat making what he makes, it does get tougher. But you still have money to play with. You can sign big money dudes like Tyreek or whoever. The issue is you have to have said player play to that level to get the return to equal the investment. With Pat and Andy here, they figure they can get more production per unit money spent cheaper on the offensive skill spots and spend resources elsewhere, with what was and has been available and or attainable.
That calculus may change if a guy like...say Jaylen Waddle or Justin Jefferson came available as Kelce ages out or something.
It's not one way or another. It's not "dont' pay WR's" it's more don't pay any that aren't worth it.
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Well, yeah, when Kelce ages out, then the calculus likely changes. But I think that's part of why they've invested heavily into the WR position in the last year plus. If one or more of these guys grows into a star, then you have time to address keeping them in two or three years depending on who it is.
But I agree, it's a return on investment/cap percentage calculus. And I'm not certain that better OL play doesn't somewhat negate the difference between a 'good' WR and a 'great' one somewhat. It's not going to help a shitty WR or a JAG, mind you-I'm not saying that.
But I don't think the Chiefs think Rice, Toney, or Skyy are JAGS or they wouldn't have spent the resources to get them.
I don't either, but that's just me. We'll see.