National media outlet says Chiefs are best fit for former No. 1 overall pick
By this point in the spring, the bulk of offseason roster building has been completed for most teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs. But there are still a few moves that will be made before the start of the 2023 season as teams look to maximize the talent on their rosters. The Chiefs are a […]
By this point in the spring, the bulk of offseason roster building has been completed for most teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs.
But there are still a few moves that will be made before the start of the 2023 season as teams look to maximize the talent on their rosters.
The Chiefs are a team that could look to add some more defensive help before the season gets underway in a few months.
Kansas City, like most teams, could stand to add another edge rusher to their roster. There's no such thing as too many pass rushers on a team — especially considering the Chiefs have to play against Justin Herbert (twice), Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, and Jalen Hurts this season.
That's part of the reason why Pro Football Network recently named Kansas City as the best fit for free-agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney.
From Pro Football Network: Jadeveon Clowney talked his way out of Cleveland this offseason, blaming the Browns coaches for failing to put him in a position to succeed. Clowney’s persona — and the fact that he’s posted three or fewer sacks in three of the last four seasons — might make it difficult for him to find a new NFL home.
But the Chiefs are used to bringing in talented malcontents. Kansas City has a veteran roster in place to handle a personality like Clowney, and they could use another edge rusher even after signing Omenihu and using back-to-back first-round picks on George Karlaftis and Felix Anudike-Uzomah.
Steve Spagnuolo likes to deploy pass-rushing rotations, as no Chiefs defensive end played more than 64% of the club’s snaps in 2022. Omenihu has always been a part-time player, and Anudike-Uzomah will be adjusting to life in the NFL — there’s room for a player like Clowney on Kansas City’s roster.
Clowney has never developed into the elite edge rusher that scouts thought he'd be in 2014 when the Houston Texans selected him with the No. 1 overall pick.
But Clowney, who just turned 30 earlier this offseason, is still an immensely talented player that could provide some value for the Chiefs.
The former South Carolina standout had a rough season in 2022 with the Cleveland Browns, but in 2021, he totaled nine sacks in 14 games while playing in the AFC North.
If the Chiefs think they can get 2021-type production out of Clowney, then this might not be a bad move for Kansas City to make.
