A comprehensive look at the Kansas City Chiefs options at the NFL trade deadline
By Grant Tuttle
Tre Boston, S, Arizona Cardinals
When Tre Boston hit the open market this offseason, I was hopeful that the Chiefs would at least consider him. Now, after signing a one year deal with the Cardinals, they could move on from him to get a return for the future. I would like to see the Chiefs make an offer for the speedy free safety.
Why the Chiefs should give him a look:
Tre Boston is essentially a more gifted Ron Parker. Boston is rangy and can play the free safety role well. He struggles in his tackling, but is very solid in coverage over the top. In Sutton’s scheme, rangy safeties are important to the defensive success of the team. Boston would be an instant upgrade.
What it would cost:
For a safety on a one year deal, I can’t imagine the price would be unreasonable. With Eric Berry and Daniel Sorensen’s potential return. It may be just as reasonable to stand pat. I like Jordan Lucas and what he has contributed thus far. Boston, like Lucas, is rangy and would be a good piece to add to the defense. For that, I would offer a 4th or 5th round pick depending on how long you plan on keeping him around.
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Green Bay Packers
Astonishingly enough, the Packers may be gearing towards a rebuild. Even with a great quarterback, the coaching staff has found ways to make this team look terrible. Clinton-Dix has stated that he is uncertain of his future with the Packers and I believe the Chiefs should give them a call for an underrated safety.
Why the Chiefs should give him a look:
The Packers have used Clinton-Dix in a variety of different ways and that is the primary reason I would like to see him in red and gold. He has shown the capability to play deep and shallow, strong and free. The Chiefs love versatility and he could provide it for them.
What it would cost:
Again, this would depend on how much of a chance the Packers think that they have going forward. Clinton-Dix would offer the Chiefs a lot of versatility in the back end and I think they should float an offer of a third round pick to the Packers GM.