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5 free agents the Chiefs must sign this offseason

By Cole Thompson

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates on the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates on the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – AUGUST 29: Dylan Cole #51 of the Houston Texans warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Rams during week four of the preseason at NRG Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Rams defeated the Texans 22-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – AUGUST 29: Dylan Cole #51 of the Houston Texans warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Rams during week four of the preseason at NRG Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Rams defeated the Texans 22-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. LB. 10. player. Scouting Report. Houston Texans. Dylan Cole . 4.

Kansas City will more than likely part ways with Damien Wilson this offseason. Is it because Steve Spagnulo’s defense is better is for 4-3 players? Perhaps with the addition of Willie Gay Jr. his role will be limited?

All could be reasons, but the 27-year-old is likely going to be calling out motions and audibles in a different uniform next season. Gay should be the starting as the team’s MIKE backer for 2021, but who is the SAM? Anthony Hitchens could be brought back for 2021, but the team wouldn’t take more than a $4.2 million cap hit after next season.

Just how talented is Cole? It really is an enigma since the undrafted Texans star has been adored on special teams and as the team’s third inside linebacker, but that’s only when he’s healthy. Last season Cole suffered a back injury that sidelined him for 10 games.

Houston agreed to terms on a $2.3 million deal in 2020 to keep Cole in NRG. He’s a standout on special teams and could be just as valuable in a limited role should Anthony Sherman walk. Best of all? Cole grew up two hours outside of Arrowhead in Springfield.

Can you say hometown discount?

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