Do we really break the bank for Tyreek?

[CervezaChill]

Hear me out. No doubt Tyreek has been great and has obvious chemistry with Mahomes. But do we really make him one of the highest paid WRs?

Here are my thoughts against this:

1) From having watched Mahomes through college, I have observed he really likes taller receivers who can go high to get the ball. Mahomes has of course had success with smaller slot receivers like Keke Coutee but a big bodied receiver can be just as deadly paired with Mahomes. Maybe draft a second receiving tight end?

2) We saw how easy it was to get Reek out of the game completely in the AFCCG. Paying reek would likely even mean there is no Watkins on the other side either.

3) Raw speed, in my humble opinion, is the fastest depreciating asset for any pro-athlete. Who is to say Tyreek from two years later will be faster than a fresh 21 year old coming out of college with a similar skill set?

4) The chemistry Tyreek and Patrick have was built in one off season. I am sure Mahomes can replicate that with mostly anyone. He got Albert Wilson paid last year.

Not saying Tyreek isn't great, he is a unicorn for sure but I am wary of the big money being discussed for his new deal.

[Chris Meck]

yes, yes, we do.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Even in a game like last Sunday when he isn't necessarily producing a ton, he is making a huge difference because he commands so much attention and stress on the defense.

Even if he loses a step or two, he's still faster than anyone else.

[O.city]

The Patriots doubled him literally the entire game.

Bill just told you that you need to pay him.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

At its simplest form though, Tyreek is a superstar and its often not wise to let those get away, especially when they aren't divas. He busts his ass and plays tough. I'd pay him for sure.

[O.city]

Even with them doubling him, there are ways to combat that. Andy didn't do it.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by CervezaChill

Hear me out. No doubt Tyreek has been great and has obvious chemistry with Mahomes. But do we really make him one of the highest paid WRs?

Here are my thoughts against this:

1) From having watched Mahomes through college, I have observed he really likes taller receivers who can go high to get the ball. Mahomes has of course had success with smaller slot receivers like Keke Coutee but a big bodied receiver can be just as deadly paired with Mahomes. Maybe draft a second receiving tight end?

2) We saw how easy it was to get Reek out of the game completely in the AFCCG. Paying reek would likely even mean there is no Watkins on the other side either.

3) Raw speed, in my humble opinion, is the fastest depreciating asset for any pro-athlete. Who is to say Tyreek from two years later will be faster than a fresh 21 year old coming out of college with a similar skill set?

4) The chemistry Tyreek and Patrick have was built in one off season. I am sure Mahomes can replicate that with mostly anyone. He got Albert Wilson paid last year.

Not saying Tyreek isn't great, he is a unicorn for sure but I am wary of the big money being discussed for his new deal.

You're waaaaay overthinking this. You've seen the results of Mahomes + Tyreek. Tyreek is a "GAMER" and plays through injury. He's young and ascending. A weapon in so many ways. Gives it his ALL. The answer is a resounding YES!

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by CervezaChill

2) We saw how easy it was to get Reek out of the game completely in the AFCCG. Paying reek would likely even mean there is no Watkins on the other side either.

Who would you rather pay big money to? Watkins or Tyreek? That’s a pretty damn easy choice.

We shouldn’t be worried about this. Andy has always found quality players on offense ever since he became a HC.

Just draft a WR early to replace Watkins and you won’t have an issue with money for 4 or 5 years.

[RealSNR]

Ray, if someone asks you if you should pay Tyreek, you say YES!

[BossChief]

You absolutely sign him for market value for 5 years and draft his replacement after 3. He’s a generational talent that forces opposing teams to game plan for him. Even then he’s very hard to stop.

[chinaski]

He might take a team friendly deal. Considering we gave him the second chance, playing with Mahomes etc. I think he likes living in KC as well.

But yes, pay the man.

[Hydrae]

I also agree we should pay him. He is still learning the WR position so he will get even better over the next couple of years. He can be so much more than just a deep threat and we saw some of that this year.

[TeaQue]

Yes, yes we should. He is a game changer.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by chinaski

He might take a team friendly deal. Considering we gave him the second chance, playing with Mahomes etc. I think he likes living in KC as well.

But yes, pay the man.

Drew Rosenhaus is his agent. In other words, we're signing him to a Tyreek Hill friendly deal, not a Chiefs friendly deal.

He didn't go out and get Rosenhaus to represent him in 2017 for no reason.

[BossChief]

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