The Morning Fix: Joe Mays, NFL Draft, Emmanuel Sanders

Dec 1, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs fans Tina, Brice and Rich Eidson from Ballard, MO tailgate before the game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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Here’s all that’s happening around Chiefs Kingdom today.

Welcome to The Morning Fix.

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Adam Teicher takes a look at Joe Mays and suggests he could only be a one-year rental for the Chiefs.

"But his cap number doubles to $4 million in 2015. Included is a clause that will make $1 million of his 2015 salary guaranteed if he’s still with the Chiefs by April 15 of next year. The Chiefs can walk away from his contract before that date and it won’t cost them a nickel."

Teicher also thinks Emmanuel Sanders would be a good fit for the Chiefs, although I’m not sure I agree with him about how he would fit.

"If he came to Kansas City, Sanders could wind up being the slot receiver who replaces Dexter McCluster. Sanders caught 67 passes and scored six touchdowns for the Steelers last season and since he turns 27 next week, he should be headed into the best seasons of his career."

Today may as well be the “Adam Teicher Fix.” Teicher takes a look at Mel Kiper’s most recent mock draft where he had Marquise Lee falling to the Chiefs at number 23.

"Lee played three seasons at USC and, after posting big numbers his first two years, dropped off to 57 catches for 791 yards and four touchdowns in 2013. He’s not necessarily the speed receiver the Chiefs need, but he could still have a long, successful career in the NFL as a No. 1 receiver for some team."

Terez A. Paylor says there is no guarantee either Mays or Jeff Linkenbach will be starters for the Chiefs.

"“I’m not here to replace anybody, necessarily — I’m just here to compete,” Linkenbach said. “I’ve been around a while. I still feel I’m young enough to play for a long time and I’m old enough to help school younger guys.”"

Herbie Teope says familiarity played a role in the Chiefs landing Mays.

"But ultimately, Mays returned to an awareness of Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who drafted Mays in 2008 while with the Philadelphia Eagles.“It was just like I hadn’t left when I had a chance to see him when I came out there,” Mays said of reuniting with Reid. “He was smiling. I was smiling.”"

Two non-football stories:

– Arthur Chu’s 11-game winning streak on Jeopardy! has been snapped. Chu, 30, won $297,200.

– Louis C.K.’s Louis is coming back to television on May 5.