- Associated Press
Andrews excited about possibilities of Pats' new-look roster
When free agency opened last month, there was a moment it seemed center David Andrews would be adding his name to the key Patriots offensive linemen joining new teams in 2021. The frenzied offseason opened with left guard Joe Thuney signing a five-year $80 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by right tackle Marcus Cannon being traded to Houston. Then, in a surprise move, center Ted Karras inked a one-year, $4 million pact to return to New England after spending 2020 with division-rival Miami.
- Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football: Draft rankings for 2021 NFL season
Who should be the top fantasy pick? How many Chiefs should be the first player taken at their respective position? Our analysts examine the draft landscape with their rankings.
Kansas City Draft Picks
Nick
Bolton
2
Rnd
26
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 40
- School: Missouri
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 237
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Our late colleague Terez Paylor might have loved this pick. Bolton is a hammer in the run game who will set a tone with his hard-nosed style. He’s also a strong coverage player with great anticipation skills, even if his shorter frame might not make him a TE-eraser. Still, this feels like theft at this stage, landing a top-50 player and possible early starter here. Bolton makes the two-hour drive down Interstate 70, and the Chiefs get better.
Creed
Humphrey
2
Rnd
31
Pk
C
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 82
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 302
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Without the benefit of a first-round pick, the Chiefs have selected two players worthy of top-50 selections. The smart, athletic (and left-handed) Humphrey has a wrestling background and could play at guard if Austin Blythe remains at center. This is a great pull for GM Brett Veach and Co. We like this pick better than the Packers’ center selection.
Josh
Kaindoh
4
Rnd
39
Pk
EDGE
Position
- School: Florida St.
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 260
Noah
Gray
5
Rnd
18
Pk
TE
Position
- School: Duke
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 240
Cornell
Powell
5
Rnd
37
Pk
WR
Position
- School: Clemson
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 204
Trey
Smith
6
Rnd
42
Pk
OG
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 62
- School: Tennessee
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 321
AFC West Table
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | |
| 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | |
| 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 |
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