ESPN insider names Texans LT Laremy Tunsil as Chiefs trade target

[Direckshun]

Didn’t see it posted.

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:

“One potential trade target I’m watching is Houston left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The Texans have resisted trading him in recent years, but he has just one year and a nonguaranteed $18.5 million left on his contract and could be a target of the Chiefs if they aren’t able to bring back Orlando Brown Jr.”

What would need to happen for a trade to materialize?

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.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by ThyKingdomCome15

That has to be the case. Clark Hunt closed the door on trading out of the first round this year.

No, he didn't.

[Christian & Barry]

In addition, the fact that Veach hit so well last year’s draft gives KC the luxury to give up draft capital in 23, 24, and 25. The fact is we don’t need all of our picks for the next 3 years. You can give some up, especially if it means locking in a top tier offensive tackle to go with the best QB we’ve ever seen.
My guess:
Chiefs get:
Laremy Tunsil
Houston ‘23 2nd Rnd (#33)

Texans get:
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
KC ‘24 2nd Rnd
KC ‘24 3rd Rnd
KC ‘25 2nd Rnd
KC ‘25 3rd Rnd

[New World Order]

Chiefs trade: Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Chiefs receive: Laremy Tunsil

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by Christian & Barry

In addition, the fact that Veach hit so well last year’s draft gives KC the luxury to give up draft capital in 23, 24, and 25. The fact is we don’t need all of our picks for the next 3 years. You can give some up, especially if it means locking in a top tier offensive tackle to go with the best QB we’ve ever seen.
My guess:
Chiefs get:
Laremy Tunsil
Houston ‘23 2nd Rnd (#33)

Texans get:
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
KC ‘24 2nd Rnd
KC ‘24 3rd Rnd
KC ‘25 2nd Rnd
KC ‘25 3rd Rnd

What!?

[493rd]

Originally Posted by New World Order

Chiefs trade: Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Chiefs receive: Laremy Tunsil

This is the best scenario. Well done

[Christian & Barry]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

What!?

Indeed. Don’t be surprised. Remember, this is the same team that traded DeAndre Hopkins for a 4th round pick and a RB.

[Christian & Barry]

Chiefs will then have #31 and #33 to move up in the 1st round to get either an edge or a WR.

[RunKC]

31 and a 3rd probably gets it done (hopefully 2024 3rd)

If this really what the Texans want to do then fine. He’s an elite pass protector. Better than any LT we’ve had since Willie Roaf.

[dlphg9]

This is a dude piecing things together. It's not something he's heard from a source. Most on this site could come up with this ground breaking content. I'm not a mega thread guy, but this is the type of stuff that should go into that. It's not news. It's just some dudes opinion.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Christian & Barry

In addition, the fact that Veach hit so well last year’s draft gives KC the luxury to give up draft capital in 23, 24, and 25. The fact is we don’t need all of our picks for the next 3 years. You can give some up, especially if it means locking in a top tier offensive tackle to go with the best QB we’ve ever seen.
My guess:
Chiefs get:
Laremy Tunsil
Houston ‘23 2nd Rnd (#33)

Texans get:
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
KC ‘24 2nd Rnd
KC ‘24 3rd Rnd
KC ‘25 2nd Rnd
KC ‘25 3rd Rnd

WOW, this is all kinds of wrong.
Veach hitting on draft picks does not give us the luxury of trading away or giving up picks in future drafts. That is just stupid. We have and will continue to have too many high-value contracts to give up any damn thing.
CEH is not worth more than a 6th rounder. There is NO chance that we get Tunsil and their 33rd overall pick while giving nothing back this year. They don't need an RB at all they have Pierce.

I don't believe that this trade even happens. It just costs us too much capital in draft and financial.

[Christian & Barry]

Originally Posted by RunKC

31 and a 3rd probably gets it done (hopefully 2024 3rd)

If this really what the Texans want to do then fine. He’s an elite pass protector. Better than any LT we’ve had since Willie Roaf.

If we are throwing 31 into this deal, then we are going to give up even more future draft capital in an attempt to get the 12th pick in the draft.

Chiefs get:
Laremy Tunsil
HOU ‘23 first round (#12)

Texans get:
Clyde Edwards Helaire
KC ‘23 first round (#31)
KC ‘24 second round
KC ‘24 third round
KC ‘25 second round
KC ‘25 third round
and perhaps a ‘23 4th or 5th.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Originally Posted by staylor26

No, he didn't.

Yeah, except he did.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Christian & Barry

If we are throwing 31 into this deal, then we are going to give up even more future draft capital in an attempt to get the 12th pick in the draft.

Chiefs get:
Laremy Tunsil
HOU ‘23 first round (#12)

Texans get:
Clyde Edwards Helaire
KC ‘23 first round (#31)
KC ‘24 second round
KC ‘24 third round
KC ‘25 second round
KC ‘25 third round
and perhaps a ‘23 4th or 5th.

Jesus. Wanna give them Mahomes also?

[Christian & Barry]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

WOW, this is all kinds of wrong.
Veach hitting on draft picks does not give us the luxury of trading away or giving up picks in future drafts. That is just stupid. We have and will continue to have too many high-value contracts to give up any damn thing.
CEH is not worth more than a 6th rounder. There is NO chance that we get Tunsil and their 33rd overall pick while giving nothing back this year. They don't need an RB at all they have Pierce.

I don't believe that this trade even happens. It just costs us too much capital in draft and financial.

Love it.

[O.city]

31 and next years 2 and forget about the LT spot for the next 5/6 years