KC Chiefs’ trade targets remain on table before NFL Draft
By Matt Conner
Robert Quinn
On the surface, Robert Quinn feels like the kind of draft asset that could be available. The Chicago Bears are likely going to require a bit before being competitive again as a team, and a new leadership regime—complete with new general manager Ryan Poles who came over from the Kansas City Chiefs—wasn’t involved in bringing him onto the roster in the first place. As an aging player with a high financial cost, the Bears might be better off trading him now while he’s still effective before he hits the wall awaiting every player.
What makes this scenario different than Bradberry is that the Bears are publicly stating that they aren’t shopping Quinn. That doesn’t mean he’s not available, but for now, Poles and company are saying the right things to drive up the price. And for his part, Quinn says he doesn’t want to go anywhere.
Bears reporter Brad Biggs, however, says that Quinn might be available for a mid-round pick given his hefty price tag, and that could lead to a potential match with the Chiefs knowing that they can clear the cap space to accommodate Quinn’s salary. They also have the draft assets to part with on the draft’s second day (or third).
What the Chiefs do not have at this point is a reliable pass rusher, and Quinn had an incredible 18.5 sacks last season. The three-time Pro Bowler hasn’t always been so effective, but the history is there to believe that he still has plenty in the tank and the Chiefs need someone to anchor the spot opposite Frank Clark along the line. Further help is needed with actual draft picks, but if the Chiefs could come away from draft weekend with Robert Quinn and a high-ceiling prospect, edge rusher would look much, much improved.