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Megatron96 · 09-12-2019, 05:51 PM

So I've come around to the idea that we might need to address the CB situation sooner rather than later.

In that vein, I was wondering what we think of S Minkah Fitzpatrick of the Miami Dolphins.

6' 1" 200 lbs.

2018 stats
80 tackles
9 pass defended
2 INTs

I know, he's listed as a safety. But last year, out of 1,000 snaps played, he actually played over the slot and on the boundary in nearly 700 snaps. And when he was targeted, he allowed just a 51% completion rate, and a QB rating of only 49%. Okay, 49.7%.

And while he's still got 3 years to go on his contract, he looks cheap, at about 3-4 million/year.

Maybe a solid possibility?

htismaqe · 09-14-2019, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I'm not sure that I buy that Smith was cut to bring in a receiver. It's the day before game day. They had all week to make this move. The only injury to a wide receiver came last Sunday. And why cut him without making an add at the same time? No, there is something going on behind the scenes that hasn't been released yet. First, they cleared $10 million in cap space, now this. I'll be surprised if there isn't a trade for corner help announced soon.

Please don’t hold your breath. You actually do seem nice.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-14-2019, 08:39 AM

Chiefs cutting Tremon Smith to promote Byron Pringle, according to league sources
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 14, 2019

Chargem · 09-14-2019, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

With who throwing him the ball, Brady?

Yeah you're right, just some scrub called Roethlisberger, so my point is completely invalid.

**jjchieffan** · 09-14-2019, 08:57 AM

Well, I guess that blows my theory out of the water. Lol. Maybe that was a little wishful thinking on my part.

Chargem · 09-14-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I'm not sure that I buy that Smith was cut to bring in a receiver. It's the day before game day. They had all week to make this move. The only injury to a wide receiver came last Sunday. And why cut him without making an add at the same time? No, there is something going on behind the scenes that hasn't been released yet. First, they cleared $10 million in cap space, now this. I'll be surprised if there isn't a trade for corner help announced soon.

Spoiler alert, you're going to be surprised. Unless you have a very loose definition of soon.

UChieffyBugger · 09-14-2019, 09:08 AM

Arrowhead Pride defensive analyst Craig Stout talks about how Minkah would fit in with the Chiefs HERE. Sounds very promising tbh. The question Veach has to ask himself is are there corners in the next draft who are better than Minkah and would be available late in the round? Because we all know all the quality guys will be taken early without question. Minkah at least has NFL experience with four years left on his deal so how could we lose?

MIAdragon · 09-14-2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chargem

Yeah you're right, just some scrub called Roethlisberger, so my point is completely invalid.

Ah so totally apples to apples then right?

Chris Meck · 09-14-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Arrowhead Pride defensive analyst Craig Stout talks about how Minkah would fit in with the Chiefs HERE. Sounds very promising tbh. The question Veach has to ask himself is are there corners in the next draft who are better than Minkah and would be available late in the round? Because we all know all the quality guys will be taken early without question. Minkah at least has NFL experience with four years left on his deal so how could we lose?

Minkah's going to be a lot better and lower risk than anyone you could get at #32.

htismaqe · 09-14-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Minkah's going to be a lot better and lower risk than anyone you could get at #32.

Which is why the Dolphins will get an offer that’s superior to the #32

**jjchieffan** · 09-14-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Minkah's going to be a lot better and lower risk than anyone you could get at #32.

Maybe. But guys fall in the draft all the time. Also, the guys picked higher aren't always the best. We had a pretty good tandem a few years ago with Flowers and Carr, neither of which were a first round pick. Chris Harris Jr was a UDFA. Richard Sherman wasn't a first round pick either. Unfortunately, neither Dorsey, nor Beach have had success drafting cornerbacks, so unless they plan on hiring Herm Edwards to pick a corner in the draft for us, then Fitzpatrick is probably the best use for next year's first. As a fan, I hate not having a pick in the first round, but, it may be the best thing to do.

**Bowser** · 09-14-2019, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Which is why the Dolphins will get an offer that’s superior to the #32

Eh, maybe. If that's the bar they're going to set, then they really aren't interested in trading him. He's good, really good, but he's not the second coming of Darelle Revis or Ed Reed.

If they really are trying to tank, they'll take a second rounder for him.

AFCCGFinalist · 09-14-2019, 10:34 AM

Absolutely have to go after Fitzpatrick. How many times are we going to see the secondary blow a 3rd and long in a big game? As it stands now, zero chance the current stable of CB's can match up with AB, Gordon, and Edelman. Probably going to cost a first and a late round pick.

AFCCGFinalist · 09-14-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunerdr

I was against a first initially but after a little research im alot more open to it. Im not really interested in a first plus, but just our 32 pick and i could live with it.

Where are we getting the 32nd pick from? No way Belichick trades us the 32nd pick.

Chief Northman · 09-14-2019, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AFCCGFinalist

Where are we getting the 32nd pick from? No way Belichick trades us the 32nd pick.

Go fist yourself.

**chiefforlife** · 09-14-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Arrowhead Pride defensive analyst Craig Stout talks about how Minkah would fit in with the Chiefs HERE. Sounds very promising tbh. The question Veach has to ask himself is are there corners in the next draft who are better than Minkah and would be available late in the round? Because we all know all the quality guys will be taken early without question. Minkah at least has NFL experience with four years left on his deal so how could we lose?

Thanks for the link, I REALLY want this guy! Go get him Veach!

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Megatron96 Suupraa Geniuuusss Megatron96's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Should the Chiefs look at S Minkah Fitzpatrick as a CB? So I've come around to the idea that we might need to address the CB situation sooner rather than later. In that vein, I was wondering what we think of S Minkah Fitzpatrick of the Miami Dolphins. 6' 1" 200 lbs. 2018 stats 80 tackles 9 pass defended 2 INTs I know, he's listed as a safety. But last year, out of 1,000 snaps played, he actually played over the slot and on the boundary in nearly 700 snaps. And when he was targeted, he allowed just a 51% completion rate, and a QB rating of only 49%. Okay, 49.7%. And while he's still got 3 years to go on his contract, he looks cheap, at about 3-4 million/year. Maybe a solid possibility? Last edited by Megatron96; 09-12-2019 at 06:11 PM..
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AFCCGFinalist Rookie Join Date: Sep 2019	Absolutely have to go after Fitzpatrick. How many times are we going to see the secondary blow a 3rd and long in a big game? As it stands now, zero chance the current stable of CB's can match up with AB, Gordon, and Edelman. Probably going to cost a first and a late round pick.
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