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ESPN insider names Texans LT Laremy Tunsil as Chiefs trade target
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https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023...laremy-tunsil/ ESPN insider names Texans LT Laremy Tunsil as Chiefs trade target Could the Kansas City Chiefs go back to the trade market to find their left tackle of the future? One ESPN insider is watching a particular player closely if that’s the case. ESPN’s Dan Graziano recently helped compile some last-minute free agency and trade buzz with the NFL’s legal tampering period kicking off at noon tomorrow. He mentioned that Houston Texans LT Laremy Tunsil could be a trade target for Kansas City if they’re unable to get a long-term deal done with Orlando Brown Jr. ahead of Monday. Check it out: Quote:
First, Houston would need to decide that they did not want to pay Tunsil a long-term contract extension. That would be a bold move considering they’re expected to draft a rookie quarterback and nothing is better for a rookie quarterback than an established left tackle. Second, the two sides would have to agree on trade compensation. Would the Chiefs really be willing to potentially give up a first-round draft pick in 2023 (and potentially more) for Tunsil when they’re hosting the draft in Kansas City? Next up, the Chiefs and Tunsil’s representation would need to first agree to a contract extension that would lower his 2023 salary cap hit. Right now, his cap hit would put the team over the cap. Finally, Kansas City must view Tunsil as their “long-term solution” at left tackle. Will they envision him as such when he’ll be 29 years old in Week 1 of 2023? There is certainly nothing wrong with his ability — in three of the past four seasons, he’s been among PFF’s highest-graded pass-blocking offensive tackles. They should have no problem paying for that production, but would it be for more than one contract? It’s hard to say. When you draft a rookie in the first round, you get five years of control (fifth-year option), plus a likely sixth year of control through the franchise tag. Then you have the potential of re-signing that player to a long-term deal afterward. There are certainly benefits to trading for Tunsil, but given what we’re hearing about what the Chiefs want out of the left tackle position this offseason, a trade might not be the route they take. |
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I'd be interested to see what Tunsil wants since he's said that he wants to "reset the LT market".
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It's interesting even though I find it hard to believe, but there's definitely some smoke.
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Between the Chris jones restructure and not at least tagging obj (they’d rather have money available instead) seems to indicate we’re trying to immediately free up space to make some moves. This would certainly make sense.
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Absolutely perfect fit but would be interested in what the logistics of getting him would be and what he would get paid. Any experts out there know the contract situation for him if he were to get traded to KC
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Everything the Chiefs have done screams that a big move is coming IMO.
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Trade for Tunsil using next years 1st, let Niang and a mid round pick this year fight it out for the RT spot, and position ourselves to draft John Alt’s son in 2 years where you can play him at RT until Tunsil’s extended contract runs out.
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I go back and forth on compensation. Would the Texans take a 2nd this year and a 2nd next year? They can get their QB at #2 and still get a top LT at #12. Plus they'd have two 2nd round picks to add more talent.
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Upgrading Brown for the same contract would be nice, but I wonder why Tunsil would accept that deal when there’ll be a big market for him - guys like that just don’t become available very often. He’ll say he’s better than Trent Williams and younger and that deal is 2 years old, I should get a lot more.
The contract and trade cost seem likely to be high, and it also involves a bet that a guy who will turn 30 before the season can still turn in 3-4 years of elite production and stay healthy, which he hasn’t always. I’m not against it, just concerned about the costs. |
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Chiefs would want to know if Tunsil would extend on team-friendly deal before giving more assets here.
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