KC Chiefs: Brett Veach's biggest free agent misses

KC Chiefs: Brett Veach’s biggest free agent misses

Nov 7, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) attempt to pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) pressures during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor . Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Alex Okafor

I personally expected a lot more out of Alex Okafor in Kansas City than what he produced. Granted, he was never a huge name before signing with the Chiefs but for a 3-year, $18 million contract, I feel that it was underwhelming.

Okafor was never an impact pass-rusher in Kansas City and he never set the edge in the run game at a high level either. He wasn’t a complete liability but he played closer to a mediocre veteran on a one-year contract than a solid veteran on a multi-year deal. According to PFF’s overall defensive grades ($), Okafor earned grades of 48.2, 53.7, and 62.3 (with 60.0 considered “average”) in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively.

Okafor seldom made a huge play the past several seasons. If we’re being honest, what percentage of Chiefs fans would know off the top of their head what number Okafor wore in Kansas City? I definitely wouldn’t classify the Alex Okafor as a disaster but I also would not call it a Brett Veach masterpiece either.

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