kingseanjohn Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Don't have a link atm, but just swapping our 2022 6th rounder for the Vikings 2022 7th rounder and Hughes. He's a former 2018 1st round pick with an extensive injury list. Quote Hughes has 13 passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 24 career games. He has missed more than half of them to injuries, first tearing the ACL in his left knee as a rookie. He cracked a bone in his neck in the last regular-season game in 2019 that kept him out of the playoffs, and that trouble persisted last year, limiting him to four games. Source We didn't give up much so it's not a terrible gamble. I don't recall being a big fan of his coming out. Hopefully the injury bug is behind him (doubtful). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) I noted this in the free agency thread. Did you notice that Hughes and DeAndre Bakers were both picked #30, in consecutive years. Baker is coming off a broken femur (leg bone). Even if they are not ready in September, we still have Ward, Sneed, Fenton and Keyes. Baker's broken leg should be predictable in medical terms. The teams inactivity in the FA market and draft tends to indicate the team thinks that they have players to fill their needs. Also note that Juan Thornhill is available to play single deep safety, which was not true last year. https://arrowheadaddict.com/2021/05/12/trying-interpret-kc-chiefs-inaction-cornerback/ J Edited May 13, 2021 by onejayhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefs82 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 The CB room is young but deep. I think they still look to add Breeland as the veteran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 He would have to be willing to sign a minimum contract. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefer Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Veach just cant help himself. I mean with the situation the Chiefs are in, these sorts of annual moves for former first round picks do make sense. At least we got him on a sweet deal. If he plays well thats a win and hopefully a future compensatory pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuvious Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I love these sorts of moves. It's hard to argue when the cost is moving down ~20 picks at the tail end of the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC_Guy Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Just how many former first round picks by other teams did the Chiefs pick up by now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Just three that come to mind--Hughes, Baker and Long. Sammie was. Having two at the same position amps things up a bit. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGold Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Baker and Hughes both were pretty similar prospects coming out. Skill wise at least. I wasn’t a huge fan of either, but I didn’t dislike either. I won’t question what Veach and Spags do in the defensive backfield, They both seem to have good chemistry on what they want and have gotten excellent production from these low tier moves. CB5/6 is gonna be a battle if no one starts on PUP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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