Veach trying to keep Trey Smith

[RunKC]

Have said many times that I feared this would happen

"Kansas City is making it a priority to try to keep Trey Smith.

... long term deal. Making every effort."@DMRussini https://t.co/webgjLp2Sq

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) February 25, 2025

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

If the plan really is Smith and a FA LT, then yeah, double down on 2 DL and a RB with 31, 63, and 66.

We don't know, but personally, I'd be down with that plan. Give me a corner in there somewhere and I'm happy.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

If the plan really is Smith and a FA LT, then yeah, double down on 2 DL and a RB with 31, 63, and 66.

I think it’s the plan. We’ll see. Wouldn’t be the first time they tried to spend big on two FA OL in one offseason.

I don’t think they are just holding out hope for Kingsley. I know Keysor pondered tonight if maybe he’s their plan, I just don’t see it. Andy Reid watched the kid not just struggle but throw multiple no-hitters at LT and let Mahomes get crushed. There’s just gotta be a plan in the works and it isn’t another LT draft project.

[staylor26]

I have a feeling they will sign Cam Robinson.

Either that or they have a competition with a couple vets like Humphires and Wills.

I don't think they're counting on Kingsley or Morris, at least to start at LT.

[staylor26]

Sign Robinson.

Bring Hollywood back.

I think Justin Reid will be cheaper than we expect because of age and the S market has been non-existent as **** the last couple years.

1. Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas

2. Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

3. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

3. C.J. West, DT, Indiana

[smithandrew051]

Hoping for Jackson to hit FA over Robinson but otherwise agree

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Hoping for Jackson to hit FA over Robinson but otherwise agree

This is jsut a prediction based on the fact that I'm:

1. Not confident the Rams don't pay him.

2. Not confident the Chiefs feel he's a fit.

3. Robinson has experience in this system, and fits what they typically like.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by staylor26

This is jsut a prediction based on the fact that I'm:

1. Not confident the Rams don't pay him.

2. Not confident the Chiefs feel he's a fit.

3. Robinson has experience in this system, and fits what they typically like.

That’s all fair

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Sign Robinson.

Bring Hollywood back.

I think Justin Reid will be cheaper than we expect because of age and the S market has been non-existent as **** the last couple years.

1. Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas

2. Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

3. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

3. C.J. West, DT, Indiana

Omenihu has been bitching about what he’s entitled to to Veach for his contract. I imagine this is what Veach told him and his agent after watching these DE’s today

via Imgflip

[Jamie]

I don't get the Cam Robinson thing at all, that seems like the same mistake we made with Jawaan Taylor. Except Taylor was younger, he at least still had some theoretical upside.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Jamie

I don't get the Cam Robinson thing at all, that seems like the same mistake we made with Jawaan Taylor. Except Taylor was younger, he at least still had some theoretical upside.

Jawaan Taylor level blocking, minus the penalties, at LT last year would have made a HUGE difference.

[staylor26]

Robinson should be better than Donovan Smith, probably similar to OBJ.

That'll work.

[RunKC]

Yeah Cam Robinson will be 29 in week 1. Donovan Smith level at worst. Knows the system. Played at least 14 games in 6 of 8 seasons as a pro so he’s not a broke dick.

He would be “fine”. And “fine” is a significant upgrade to not having a playable LT on the roster.

[Jamie]

Okay, but for a $20 million plus AAV? Overpaying a mediocre player because you're desperate isn't smart, doing it twice at the same position is insane. If we could get out of the dead money I think most of us would cut Taylor tomorrow, but we're going to give the same money to a similar player? It makes no sense.

To veer back on topic, I'm not crazy about paying Trey Smith $20 million, but I'd much rather do that than give that money to Cam Robinson.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Jamie

Okay, but for a $20 million plus AAV? Overpaying a mediocre player because you're desperate isn't smart, doing it twice at the same position is insane. If we could get out of the dead money I think most of us would cut Taylor tomorrow, but we're going to give the same money to a similar player? It makes no sense.

To veer back on topic, I'm not crazy about paying Trey Smith $20 million, but I'd much rather do that than give that money to Cam Robinson.

Why? Again, we all saw the offense when Thuney shifted over from LG to LT, right? An All Pro G to an average at best T and Mahomes finally looked comfortable for a few consecutive games.

[Chris Meck]

I don't think a lot of you guys are keeping up with the cap number and the escalation of salaries over the last few years.

$20m for decent LT play? You take that in a heartbeat.