Chiefs sign CB Kristian Fulton

[nychief]

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899493397234110487

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by staylor26

I was going to say keeps Conner off the field too, but it might actually allow him to play FS. At worst I'd prefer him to be a backup there over ever being in the slot again.

I actually don't mind Conner at FS. But, being in the Slot is a very bad spot for him and our D

[tyreekthefreak]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Not sure how a solid coverage safety and good tackler is an issue but to each their own.

Reid was the one getting torched non-stop last year, not Cook.

Cook was always late to the ball.....for a coverage safety that's not good!

[BlackHelicopters]

Never heard of him.

[tyreekthefreak]

2021:
Suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5, resulting in a stint on injured reserve.
2023:
Placed on injured reserve in December due to a nagging hamstring injury.
2024:
Missed two games with a hamstring injury.
Played sparingly in multiple games while managing the hamstring injury.
Had a knee injury in Week 4.
Had another knee injury in Week 6.
Other Injuries:
Suffered a groin injury in 2022.
Missed four straight games due to a groin injury.
Missed time with a bad hamstring in 2022.
Had a hamstring strain in Week 13 of 2023.
Had a hamstring strain in Week 2 of 2023.

Our new CB....reminds me of that receiver Mathews who was never healthy.

[JPH83]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Not sure how a solid coverage safety and good tackler is an issue but to each their own.

Reid was the one getting torched non-stop last year, not Cook.

Mmm,.gotta say I thought Cook was pretty poor, but maybe time past that injury helps. Definitely the safety room is the secondary weakness now.

As long as we go buck wild on the DL in the draft I think we're good

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by staylor26

He had a really good year last year after looking like a bust. This might be a steal.

My only concern is general corner volatility.

Fulton, like most corners, has been up and down most of his career. He had what looked like a breakout that 2nd year in TN (like many others, I liked him in the draft. I actually liked him a year earlier when he surprised me by going back to college).

The truly consistent corners tend to show steady ascension whereas Fulton's career has been a little more common - some good years, some not so good, strong contract year.

Might be the start of a long period of consistency but for many it's just the continuation of the same trend a lot of CBs show of season over season inconsistency.

Fine gamble but not what I'd call a sure thing.

Maybe he's just a guy that responds well to good coaching. He had that in his best year in TN and again in SD. He'll get that here as well.

Reason for optimism but I wouldn't bet the mortgage either.

[DJ's left nut]

Side note - Watson is also extension eligible. This would seem to set the floor for him, no?

[Mr. Kotter]

If he displaces Johnson and plays a solid slot role--Veatch has struck again.

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Side note - Watson is also extension eligible. This would seem to set the floor for him, no?

I’d take him back on this type deal 10/10 times.

[JPH83]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

My only concern is general corner volatility.

Fulton, like most corners, has been up and down most of his career. He had what looked like a breakout that 2nd year in TN (like many others, I liked him in the draft. I actually liked him a year earlier when he surprised me by going back to college).

The truly consistent corners tend to show steady ascension whereas Fulton's career has been a little more common - some good years, some not so good, strong contract year.

Might be the start of a long period of consistency but for many it's just the continuation of the same trend a lot of CBs show of season over season inconsistency.

Fine gamble but not what I'd call a sure thing.

Maybe he's just a guy that responds well to good coaching. He had that in his best year in TN and again in SD. He'll get that here as well.

Reason for optimism but I wouldn't bet the mortgage either.

I think this is a fair assessment. I also feel like I'm probably more risk tolerant this year. Just feels like we need to take a few chances. I'll roll the dice with Fulton before resigning a guy like Omenihu at DE.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

If he displaces Johnson and plays a solid slot role--Veatch has struck again.

He's more of a boundary CB.

Probably signals more McDuffie in the slot

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

My only concern is general corner volatility.

Fulton, like most corners, has been up and down most of his career. He had what looked like a breakout that 2nd year in TN (like many others, I liked him in the draft. I actually liked him a year earlier when he surprised me by going back to college).

The truly consistent corners tend to show steady ascension whereas Fulton's career has been a little more common - some good years, some not so good, strong contract year.

Might be the start of a long period of consistency but for many it's just the continuation of the same trend a lot of CBs show of season over season inconsistency.

Fine gamble but not what I'd call a sure thing.

Maybe he's just a guy that responds well to good coaching. He had that in his best year in TN and again in SD. He'll get that here as well.

Reason for optimism but I wouldn't bet the mortgage either.

Is there a position you feel better about a gamble though than CB for the Chiefs?

Seems like almost all our picks hit or at least approach their ceiling at that position.

Injury withstanding I think it’s more likely Fulton has his best year here than anything else.

[KCUnited]

His floor is keeping Nadine Johnson on the sideline barring injury

[Deberg_1990]

He will push Najee Johnston to become the best CB he can be.

[PHOG]

This probably means Nathan Joneston will be relegated to special team duties.