mGrowOld

April 23rd, 2019 at 1:59 PM ^

Wow not sure at all about this one KC.  In a draft absolutely loaded with down linemen you're giving up a ton to get Clark.  He's good but why not offer the same package (KC #1 & #2) to a team in this year's draft in the 10-15 range?  There are going to be some excellent defensive lineman sliding (I'm looking at you Rashan Gary),  and when you couple the predictable run on soon to be back-up QBs at the top of the draft pushing more defense players down- I'm surprised they made that trade.

OwenGoBlue

April 23rd, 2019 at 2:49 PM ^

I think the logic is:

  • Clark is a better pass rusher right now than anyone they can draft
  • Pay him the big contract while Mahomes is on his rookie deal

Still so much to give up! Word was "Seahawks are looking for a first" which is not a thing Seattle would leave out there if they had other offers in hand with a first. 

mGrowOld

April 23rd, 2019 at 2:59 PM ^

That's kinda my point though.  Let's say hypothetically he falls and is available at 18.  You dont think the Vikings would swap 18 for the Chief's 29 and get a 2nd round pick as well?

Now you've got your pass rusher and he's also on rookie contract so you can go address another need instead of giving Clark 63MM.

Tr'Net

April 24th, 2019 at 12:55 AM ^

What?! Ok, you can question the contract but Frank Clark, while being a disappointing person, has proven himself as an elite NFL pass rusher. Gary wasn't even a truly great pass rusher in college (though the potential was evident). There's no comparison on which one is more likely to get sacks and hurries. The Chiefs are in it to win it.

 

 

MGoChippewa

April 23rd, 2019 at 2:12 PM ^

This off-season the Chiefs essentially traded Dee Ford and a 1st for FrankClark. Idk what the difference is between Clark and Ford but it sure as hell isn't a first.

Larry Appleton

April 23rd, 2019 at 2:16 PM ^

Adam Schefter just tweeted that Clark signed with the Chiefs for five years, $105.5M with $63.5M guaranteed.

/whistle

blueinbeantown

April 23rd, 2019 at 2:17 PM ^

Andy Reid is desperate to win before he eats his way out of coaching.  Imagine the danger of being between him and the post game spread after the AFC Championship game.  Looking forward to the Frank Clark - Tyreek Hill PSA's. 

Everyone Murders

April 23rd, 2019 at 2:34 PM ^

I would have guessed the Browns would have been interested.  (cough, cough ... Kareem Hunt ... cough cough)

I have a hard time pulling for Clark, unless he somehow had a real epiphany and turned his act around.  

mGrowOld

April 23rd, 2019 at 2:44 PM ^

We probably were interested.   But not at that price tag.

Besides Dorsey has figured it out.  Wait until uber-talented players like Hunt f-up and get cut from their present team and then you can sign them for pennies on the dollar.

Seriously though watch the draft day two.  If he's there the Browns will DEFINITELY take Jeffrey Simmons and he's no domestic violence box of chocolates either.

YammedOn

April 23rd, 2019 at 5:46 PM ^

Interesting that so many fellow Michigan fans are not willing to forgive Frank Clark, but they have no problem heaping praise on Taylor Lewan. Just an observation.

Picktown GoBlue

April 24th, 2019 at 12:30 AM ^

Only saw headline and thought "naw that couldn't be Frank Clark.  Must be some other Clark"  Shaking my head - he'd better not screw up any further or else he's off to Cleveland...