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3 free agents the Chiefs should avoid in the 2021 offseason

By Rucker Haringey

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Sammy Watkins #14 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Sammy Watkins #14 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Chiefs free agency rumors, Patrick Peterson
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 25: Cornerback Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates in the end zone his interception of a pass by quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. Patrick Peterson

Bashaud Breeland is headed for unrestricted free agency which could leave the Chiefs with a significant hole at cornerback. Peterson is one of the biggest names that projects to be available on the open market, but he’s not the right fit for Kansas City.

Peterson no longer possesses the sort of world-class speed that made him a genuine All-Pro during his prime in Arizona. He’s still got above-average wheels, but he requires significantly more safety help than he used to. That problem will only grow more significant for Peterson as he enters his age-31 season.

He probably has a few good years left, but the Chiefs should be looking for a more long-term solution at corner. Again, this is a void Kansas City attempt to fill via the draft instead of free agency.

If Peterson is willing to sign a bargain one-year deal to ring chase with the Chiefs then they should pursue him with vigor. That’s not a realistic expectation though. He’ll be looking for over $10 million per season on a multi-year contract. That kind of deal is outside Kansas City’s price range and also wouldn’t represent good value for next year’s Super Bowl favorites.

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