Chiefs Trade McDuffie, Plan to Contend with Mahomes

0:00For the NFL, it's March 6th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Kansas City Chiefs made waves this week by trading away all pro cornerback Trent McDuffy, one of their top defenders still early in his career. Pundits quickly jumped in, suggesting the move signals a rebuild while quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovers from injury. Many analysts see it as the Chiefs hitting reset, building a new core for contention in two or three years instead of pushing right away in 20, 26. But the team sees things differently. They cleared nearly $100 million in salary cap space ahead of free agency, which starts Monday at 11 a.m. central time. That positions them to shop big and stay in win-now mode as long as Mahomes is under center. Insiders report Mahomes could return as early as week one of next season thanks to his elite work ethic and pain tolerance. Kansas City plans to target a top running back like Travis Etienne in free agency to pair with potential draft fix.

1:01Their biggest needs are wide receiver and edge rusher. While they might add weapons like Mike Evans of Front, expect them to grab a premium edge like Ruben Bain with the number 9 overall pick in the draft. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all.