DK Metcalf trade idea has pros and cons for KC Chiefs

THE PROS OF TRADING FOR DK METCALF

1. He finishes the new-look offense

It has been theorized that the Chiefs are not just moving on from Tyreek Hill, but also moving on from their offensive style. It’s easy to see why this is being tossed around as a possibility. With Ronald Jones, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and JuJu Smith-Schuster added this offseason, it appears that the Chiefs may be looking for bigger guys to catch the ball in the middle of the field. Further, they could embrace the zone rushing scheme. What Andy Reid has up his sleeve is anyone’s guess, but Metcalf would complete the new narrative.

Metcalf is huge. Standing 6’4 and weighing 235 pounds, he would become an asset in the middle of the field and on the boundaries. He would instantly become the new top receiver for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City in a new offense.

The Chiefs could complete a roster that would look bigger and more powerful. Although Metcalf does not lack speed, the offense would have larger catch radiuses and provide Patrick Mahomes with more wiggle room on his throws (even if he doesn’t need it). Further, Metcalf, Smith-Schuster, and Valdes-Scantling can block on the boundaries and open up the quick screen game as well as the spread rushing game. In this regard, if they change their offense, Metcalf is a great fit.

2. Eliminates the need for drafting a wide receiver

This is a bigger thing than people realize. If the Chiefs are able to secure an upper-level wide receiver before the draft, they can take the best defensive player available. Now, compensation may be something to consider strongly before making this trade, but either way, one less need before the draft is always a good thing.

Metcalf would not only eliminate a need for a wide receiver, but he would turn the position back into a strength. Looking around the AFC West, it would once again be one of the top units in the conference.

Hypothetically, if the compensation was a first and a third for Metcalf, the Chiefs could keep three of their top four picks. With these picks, it would be conceivable that they would draft an EDGE, cornerback, and a safety or defensive tackle. This would help them get younger on defense and eventually build a top unit in the league.

3. Metcalf’s youth

One of the overlooked storylines of Metcalf potentially being traded is that he could catch on with a team and be there for a long time. At 24, he is still very young, even with three years of experience. Among the top receivers in this year’s draft class, Metcalf is just two years older than Treylon Burks, Christian Watson, and Kyle Phillips and one year older than Calvin Austin.

So, in a sense, trading for a player like Metcalf would be doing so to get an older rookie. In this case, it is even better because he has already proven himself to be a very good NFL player, unlike this year’s draft class. Metcalf could play for six or more seasons in Kansas City in his prime if the Chiefs execute a trade.