Chiefs: 3 worst moves of the 2022 offseason
By Scott Rogust
The Kansas City Chiefs had an eventful offseason, but these three moves could come back to haunt them.
The Kansas City Chiefs have watched as the entire AFC got stronger, especially in their own division. This happened after the Chiefs lost in overtime to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. Now, the entire conference has been stocked up with talent and now, the NFC looks like it will be a much easier path to Super Bowl 57.
Kansas City did not stand pat throughout the offseason, as they were very active. While they did bring in some players to be on the roster in 2022, they also lost some.
When it comes to which moves the Chiefs will probably end up regretting, these three stand out.
3. Not adding a big-name veteran CB
One of Kansas City’s sizable losses this offseason was Charvarius Ward, who signed a massive three-year, $40.5 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Then, they lost Mike Hughes to the Detroit Lions.
The Cheifs certainly had options to bring in a big-name cornerback to add to the top of their depth cart alongside L’Jarius Sneed and Rashad Fenton. There was Stephon Gilmore in free agency, but he ultimately chose to sign with the Indianapolis Colts.
After the NFL Draft, the New York Giants released James Bradberry, and the Chiefs were linked to them throughout the offseason. Ultimately, Bradberry signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Chiefs did add to their positional group in the NFL Draft, trading up in the first-round to select Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie. While that is a huge move for them, the Chiefs could have stood to bring in a veteran this offseason. That could come back to haunt Kansas City.