bv. CHIEFS’ BLOCKBUSTER MOVE: Chiefs trade proposals land superstar RB, talented TE as The Athletic has Kansas City go all in
As the NFL trade deadline on November 4th rapidly approaches, teams have only a couple of weeks left to look for ways to improve their rosters through the trade market. And no team has generated more buzz than the Kansas City Chiefs—a team that keeps popping up as one that will be active in major wheeling and dealing.
In The Athletic’s latest breakdown, their writers suggested a handful of trades they want to see happen, which included two different deals involving the Chiefs:
Acquiring Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints for two draft picks (a fourth and a sixth).
Landing Kyle Pitts from the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick.
If successful, these two trades would not only solidify the Chiefs’ Super Bowl contender status but also send shivers down the spine of the rest of the NFL. The Chiefs are already a formidable force, but the Chiefs with Kamara and Pitts? That is an even scarier scenario. And that is exactly why Kansas City should try to get these deals done.
Alvin Kamara: The Perfect Fit for Andy Reid
Kamara, at 30 years old, is proposed as the solution to the Chiefs’ backfield woes. A classic Andy Reid dual-threat Running Back (RB), his versatility would be an ideal addition.
Mike Jones of The Athletic writes: “Yes, the 30-year-old Kamara has said he wants to be a Saint for life. But the chance to contend for a Super Bowl would give him pause. He boasts the type of versatility that would fit perfectly in an Andy Reid offense. He’d deliver a spark in the run game and some sizzle in the passing attack because of his ability to catch passes out of the backfield or split out wide.”
For only a fourth and a sixth-round pick, the Chiefs would acquire a complete back who could immediately make a huge impact, especially in the red-zone offense where Kansas City is looking for more punch.
Kyle Pitts: The Travis Kelce Successor at a Bargain Price
Kyle Pitts has always been a tantalizing Tight End (TE) talent but hasn’t delivered on his promise since an incredible rookie season. With the Chiefs potentially only needing to give up a fifth-round pick, this is a massive value trade for Kansas City.
Jeff Howe of The Athletic explains: “The Falcons have previously been open to trading Pitts, who will be a free agent after this season. Though they might not be considered sellers at the deadline, it’d be prudent to flip Pitts for an asset. The Chiefs, meanwhile, aren’t afraid to add marquee names to their offense at any point in the season, and Pitts could be a terrific fit. He’s a move tight end like Travis Kelce, who appears to be closing in on the end of his career, so the Chiefs could prepare Pitts to be his successor. They’d still need to extend Pitts after the season, assuming the sides like the fit, but the draft compensation won’t bind them to the idea if it’s a flop.”
While Pitts will require a contract extension after the season, trading only a fifth-round pick won’t heavily commit the Chiefs to the long-term idea if it doesn’t pan out. It is a low-cost, high-reward gamble for a reigning champion looking for a successor to one of their all-time greats.
Conclusion
The Athletic’s trade proposals outline a bold path for the Chiefs to cement their offensive firepower. Adding a versatile RB like Kamara and a talented young TE like Pitts—all for just mid-to-late-round picks—is a savvy, “all-in” strategy to maximize their Super Bowl window in the Patrick Mahomes era.
The rest of the NFL may not like these ideas, but for the Chiefs, this is an opportunity that cannot be missed to ensure their dominance continues for years to come.
