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The Winners and Losers of the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline | The Ringer
Winner: (Some) Teams That Made Pre-deadline Wide Receiver Moves
Sheil Kapadia: We’re talking about the Chiefs and Bills here. Any list of teams that can actually win the Super Bowl has to include those two. Both decided to leave no stone unturned this season while also not mortgaging their futures—with the Bills acquiring Amari Cooper and a sixth-rounder from the Browns for a third- and a seventh-round pick, and the Chiefs giving up a conditional fifth for DeAndre Hopkins. We’ve already seen that latter move pay off: Hopkins had eight catches for 86 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets in Kansas City’s Monday-night win over the Bucs. Aside from one miscommunication, it looked like he and Patrick Mahomes had been playing together for years.
2. Trey Smith, G, Kansas City Chiefs
As previously noted, there’s a growing demand for quality interior linemen in the NFL. This is likely because many offenses are turning back to the running game, while many defenses have prioritized interior pressure.
Because of this trend, I fully expect Trey Smith to reset the guard market in 2025 and to be one of the most coveted players at any position.
The 25-year-old is a high-level pass protector who has yet to allow a sack this season, according to Pro Football Focus. As a run blocker, he’s an absolute game-changer.
Smith is extremely physical at the point of attack, and he consistently drives defenders off the line of scrimmage. He also has terrific footwork on the move, which allows him to pull, set his feet and immediately move defenders out of position.
9 - Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs QB
Everyone harped on his turnovers, wondering how the Chiefs could be unbeaten with his middling numbers. Yet no one batted an eye after he tossed three scores against Todd Bowles’ defense. (+1)
Center
Creed Humphrey, Chiefs
As the pivot in the middle of the best interior offensive line in the league, he makes it all go. He is smart, tough and athletic.
Runners-up: Frank Ragnow (Lions), Tyler Linderbaum (Ravens), Aaron Brewer (Dolphins)
Right guard
Trey Smith, Chiefs
He is a mauler in the run game and has improved in pass protection over the years. He can get on defensive linemen and really move them off the ball.
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