KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Six months ago, the K.C. Chiefs offensive line was the sort of patchwork effort that needed immediate attention. These days, the Chiefs have so much young talent up front that they’re looking to trade some pieces before the deadline to get some value back before NFL roster cuts are due. On Monday, the K.C. Chiefs were able to flip Yasir Durant for a seventh round draft pick with a late night trade with the New England Patriots, per Herbie Teope. Durant came to the Chiefs as a rookie free agent out of Missouri following the 2020 NFL Draft. He didn’t make the team out of training camp but stuck on the practice squad, which showed the Chiefs saw real long-term potential in him to develop. It didn’t hurt that Durant has a massive frame even compared to other linemen at 6’6′, 330 lbs. Coming into this season, Durant, who has since slid inside since his tackle-playing days, had an outside shot at becoming a part of the Chiefs rotation as a backup linemen except that general manager Brett Veach went to work and acquired so much talent that those who were promising talents already on the Chiefs were largely crowded out. Durant is not the only one. The Yasir Durant trade is good for both the Chiefs and Patriots. With roster cuts due on Tuesday afternoon, the Chiefs were looking at a glut of potential interior linemen. Starters like Joe Thuney, Trey Smith and Creed Humphrey were holding down the top spots, but even after trading Durant, the team still has Austin Blythe, Nick Allegretti, Mike Remmers, Andrew Wylie, Kyle Long, and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. (Don’t forget they already cut Darryl Williams as well.) For the Chiefs to get any draft compensation back for a player who was likely ready to hit the waiver wire is a good return, even if it’s only in the seventh round. Remember, Trey Smith was a sixth round pick and the Chiefs have done well with Day 3 finds in recent years. Even more likely, it’s a pick that gives Brett Veach more draft assets to use to move up and down the draft as he sees fit. That said, this is also a good move for the Patriots. If Durant hits the waiver wire, the Patriots likely felt that a team higher up in the claim order would get him, so swapping a seventh round choice for some immediate help along the o-line—especially someone so young and coachable whose ceiling is still unknown—is a solid move. And the Patriots have a very good track record with coaching up late-round linemen. If Durant even turns into a useful reserve, that’s a well-used seventh round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Getting something from a guy who wasn't going to make the 53 and was a udfa is good business. I know its only a 7th but Veach has a way of parlaying those to move up and get guys he likes. oldtimer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkuenn 3,599 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, Lamardirts said: Getting something from a guy who wasn't going to make the 53 and was a udfa is good business. I know its only a 7th but Veach has a way of parlaying those to move up and get guys he likes. Cue hands in 3,2,1..... oldtimer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 qnet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, Adamixoye said: I assume he is talking about Keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, DieHard said: I assume he is talking about Keys. He's making a joke about the Chiefs finding their CBs in the late rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, DieHard said: I assume he is talking about Keys. Bold prediction about a guy that is on the bubble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, DieHard said: Bold prediction about a guy that is on the bubble. See my interpretation above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Adamixoye said: See my interpretation above. Not a very good joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, DieHard said: Not a very good joke. If you're familiar with how the Chiefs have approached the position and the "Time's Ours" podcast that he's on, it makes perfect sense, even if it doesn't make you laugh out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Adamixoye said: If you're familiar with how the Chiefs have approached the position and the "Time's Ours" podcast that he's on, it makes perfect sense, even if it doesn't make you laugh out loud. Fair enough. I have not listened to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balto 723 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Now lets wait for that 3rd rounder for LTD haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troyofoc 361 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Wow what a fleecing by are miracle worker Veech. We are in the best hands possible. So lucky to be alive during this run and blah blah blah. Did I do that right hands?😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, Troyofoc said: Wow what a fleecing by are miracle worker Veech. We are in the best hands possible. So lucky to be alive during this run and blah blah blah. Did I do that right hands?😉 I realize you are joking. It's a good move where we get something for nothing. Hard to complain even if it's not an Earth-shattering move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troyofoc 361 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 45 minutes ago, Adamixoye said: I realize you are joking. It's a good move where we get something for nothing. Hard to complain even if it's not an Earth-shattering move. Real talk I do like the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 The difference between the Pats seventh and an UDFA is what, about 15 picks? Still, something is better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reesebobby 5,663 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 15 hours ago, jetlord said: The difference between the Pats seventh and an UDFA is what, about 15 picks? Still, something is better than nothing. Yeah, it's not much. Also possibly something to throw in on a future trade though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkuenn 3,599 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, reesebobby said: Yeah, it's not much. Also possibly something to throw in on a future trade though. Yep. Both 7ths for a late 5th or some shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I think the Chiefs sometimes undervalue pick volume with the trades they make. But if you're going to cut the Cornell Powells of the world, it makes sense I guess to go for quality over quantity. Either way, another 7th instead of UFDA is still something. It's not like you just get whichever UFDAs that you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCWEST 1,238 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 10:22 AM, Adamixoye said: I realize you are joking. It's a good move where we get something for nothing. Hard to complain even if it's not an Earth-shattering move. Something for nothing? That was Bill the Bore making that pick up. He is a good talent evaluator. I think he thinks it is something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 1:11 PM, Troyofoc said: Wow what a fleecing by are miracle worker Veech. We are in the best hands possible. So lucky to be alive during this run and blah blah blah. Did I do that right hands?😉 Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 12:24 PM, kkuenn said: Cue hands in 3,2,1..... So cutting a guy in exchange for nothing is better business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkuenn 3,599 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Handswarmer said: So cutting a guy in exchange for nothing is better business? I was giving you shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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