If I had Sneed, there's no way I would let him go in this game.

I inherited him when I started, so I don't think I have a choice. I either accept the picks - or he just vanishes from my roster?

Crow was smart enough to draft him!

Yeah, I don't think I can either. He's just too good and losing him would create a pretty large hole I don't want to create.

My other conundrum is considering a pre-draft trade-up. Do I go balls deep and hope BTJ is there at 18? Because I don't think I realistically would want to lose more than 32, 64, and 131. It would take 32, 64, 95, and 173 to get to 16. Ugh.

Actually, you can decline trades. We don't mess with salary caps here, so if you trade Sneed you don't get a heck of a lot in terms of picks.

Hey Rainman, can you give clarity on the trade charts?

You have the Rich Hill model linked for a trade down and a non-working link to the Jimmy Johnson model linked for a trade up.

Which model are we using and can they be the same thing?

Thanks

I updated the OP as follows:

1. Trade down now costs 25 percent since we no longer have high picks.
2. We'll use the Rich Hill model for both trade ups and trade downs, whoever, Rich Hill is.

I'm going to trust in Veach to trade up for me... and I'm keeping Sneed.

Draft Day Trades. You can accept or reject them at face value with no penalty or premium.

Chiefs traded picks 32, 95, and 221 to Buffalo for picks 28, 133, and 248.

Chiefs traded picks 64 and 173 to San Francisco for picks 63 and 211.

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I came into this draft with KC's baseline selections (1-32, 2-64, 3-95, 4-131, 5-167, 5-173, 6-208, and 7-252).

Since I decided I'm keeping Sneed and do not have selection 221, I'm executing my own trade in the draft.

I'm going to trade up with Buffalo as follows:
1-32, 2-64, 5-173
184 + 80 + 9 = 273*0.85 = 232.05
for
1-28, 5-144, 5-160
209 + 13 + 10 = 232

The overall theme here is to inject talent into my depleted weaponry on offense, especially at WR.

1-028: WR Xavier Worthy, Texas (KC 1-28)
I loved this pick by KC and their draft overall. Worthy is a speed merchant that will inject a homerun hitter into my lineup that it has been severely lacking. I'm banking on premier ability here and I hope it pays off because the allure of going all-in on Brian Thomas is strong.

3-095: WR Troy Franklin, Oregon (DEN 4-102)
Franklin's inexplicable fall I feel is to my benefit here as I had a 1st round grade on him. Franklin adds more speed and is a guy who can uncover at all levels. He's walking into a situation where he can see a lot of targets early on.

4-131: TE Jared Wiley, TCU (KC 4-131)
Wiley was my top TE want in this draft. I like his seam-stretching ability and his large frame as a red-zone target. Once he learns to work the intermediate level well and find soft spots in zones, I think he's going to be really good.

5-144: OC Hunter Nourzad, Penn State (KC 5-159)
I feel as though I'm repeating the Chiefs' draft but I loved it, the players, and the positional values fit my needs as well. Nourzad gives me some versatility on the interior. With Bozeman being atrocious this past season, I really need a new reserve there.

5-160: RB Rasheen Ali, Marshall (BAL 5-165)
Ali might not get a chance for too many early reps but injuries are always a possibility. I think he's a really nice fit as a dual-threat back with starter traits. I like him more than Tracy and age is a factor here as well. I'm taking a shot here at improving my reserve situation.

5-167: WR Malik Washington, Virginia (MIA 5-184)
Washington could end up an instant starter in the slot, which would really help offset the pending loss of Boyd in the next year or two. I like his speed and ability to get open underneath.

6-208: OG Christian Mahogany, Boston College (DET 6-210)
I'm always looking to bolster the trenches to a fault. Mahogany is a depth play here for the future as he'll likely sit and learn for a year and improve his body and pass-blocking range. He has the physicality and temperament you want from a potential starter on the interior.

7-252: ER Jaylen Harrell, Michigan (TEN 7-252)
I'm taking a major stab at an edge here this late but I like Harrell's makeup as a fluid speed rusher at 3-4 OLB and I think he'll get the opportunity for snaps in sub packages early on in his career.

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