Welcome to this week’s version of “Let’s Argue,” a recurring collection concerning the scorching takes, unpopular opinions and wacky predictions of some Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ followers.
Dave Merritt ought to coach up the Chiefs’ present cornerbacks
The Chiefs do not want to herald a veteran nook and may belief Dave Merritt to teach up what they’ve on the roster.
— Devin (@TheDeeWeezy) August 20, 2024
I can see either side right here.
Even whereas L’Jarius Sneed was on the workforce, we’ve seen defensive backs like Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams step up towards elite competitors within the greatest moments.
Having stated that, I don’t suppose it hurts to herald a veteran — even when it’s simply as insurance coverage. I actually wished common supervisor Brett Veach to signal Stephon Gilmore earlier than he went to the Minnesota Vikings.
However the one two guys I’d be concerned about proper now could be Xavien Howard and Adoree Jackson.
We needs to be scared concerning the Chiefs’ secondary
Final 12 months, it was all concerning the huge receivers. This 12 months, cornerbacks would be the scorching subject of dialogue.
However this put up lumps the entire secondary collectively — and I disagree with that. Beginning with Justin Reid and Bryan Cook dinner, the protection group may be very versatile and deep.
Then you might have second-year defensive again Chamarri Conner, who confirmed loads of flashes throughout his rookie marketing campaign.
And talking of rookies, everyone seems to be raving about Jaden Hicks’ upside. You can also make a robust case that he was the defensive MVP through the preseason.
For me, the final word query is who will step up throughout from cornerback Trent McDuffie. It will likely be almost unattainable to interchange Sneed’s productiveness — however within the Kansas Metropolis locker room, that’s the expectation.
Felix Anudike-Uzomah could have an honest season
FAU could have an honest season this 12 months
— Cam (@McDuffieSZN) August 20, 2024
That is the draw back of being a first-round choose: expectations are excessive.
Most draft consultants didn’t suppose Anudike-Uzomah would even be a first-rounder — though to be honest, the Chiefs took him with the ultimate choose.
The truth that he’s from Kansas Metropolis may even have one thing to do with the lofty expectations Chiefs Kingdom has for him.
Regardless of these expectations, his rookie marketing campaign was very quiet; he barely noticed the sector. However contemplating final 12 months’s depth on the defensive position was a 12 months in the past, that shouldn’t have been shocking. Moreover, we knew it will take a while for Anudike-Uzomah to develop.
Coming into 12 months 2, it’s time for the Chiefs to see what they’ve. Since Charles Omenihu will miss at the least the primary quarter of the season, there needs to be loads of alternative for Anudike-Uzomah to step up.
Each Skyy Moore and Clyde Edwards-Helaire will make the workforce
That each Skyy and Clyde make the workforce.
— Pat Stats Fever (@FredMas26593657) August 20, 2024
I agree.
Whereas a lot of the Kingdom in all probability desires each guys off the squad, I simply don’t see that occuring.
Each are high-character guys — and each know the playbook.
I do consider, nonetheless, that there’s an opportunity Edwards-Helaire shall be pushed again behind Carson Steele on the depth chart.
As for Moore, he’s proven the power to be a high quality return man.
