Orlando Brown to the Chiefs

[Feverdream]

Chiefs acquire LT Orlando Brown in trade with Ravens​

Published: Apr 23, 2021 at 03:02 PM

Kevin Patra
Around the NFL Writer

The Kansas City Chiefs made a splash play to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side, acquiring a Pro Bowl left tackle.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Friday that K.C. traded for Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown, per sources informed of the situation.
The Chiefs traded their 2021 first-round pick (No. 31 overall), a third-rounder (94), fourth-round pick (136) and a 2022 fifth-round selection in exchange for Brown and a 2021 second-round pick (No. 58) and a 2022 sixth-round pick.
It's an excellent move for Kansas City, dropping down 27 draft slots and giving up a couple of mid-round picks to fill its biggest hole. The Chiefs weren't going to find an immediate starter of Brown's caliber at that point in the draft.
Brown has been a rock on the Ravens offensive line since being drafted in the third round in 2018. He started 42 games in his career at both right and left tackle.
After proving to be a stellar pass and run blocker at right tackle his first two years, Brown manned the left side of the line in 2020, replacing an injured Ronnie Stanley. Brown upped his game after the switch, enjoying a second Pro Bowl season and proving he could be a blind-side protector.
Eyeing a future at left tackle -- and getting paid as one -- Brown requested a trade from Baltimore this offseason, Rapoport reported in February. With Stanley set to come back, Brown didn't want to return to the right side.
Ravens brass sounded amicable this offseason to trading Brown if the right deal popped up. The Ravens found an acceptable one for a young player that they might not have been able to afford down the line. Brown wanting a massive new contract is one reason the trade market wasn't robust. The acquiring teams knew they would have to be ready to shell out cash in addition to draft picks.

Moving to Kansas City, Brown fills a major void after the Chiefs cut both starting offensive tackles, Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher, due to injury and cap reasons this offseason.
Coach Andy Reid said earlier this week he wasn't concerned about filling the voids, noting that general manager Brett Veach has done "a great job of managing this to give us opportunities" to keep the Chiefs remain throughout the roster.
Veach made another major move acquiring Brown. Now the GM and his front-office crew will need to work on a long-term extension that the tackle desires. It's unlikely the Chiefs would have swung the deal without some inkling of signing him for multiple years.
The Brown trade continues an offseason in which the Chiefs invested heavily in the O-line, including signing guard Joe Thuney to a massive, five-year, $80 million contract. K.C. also added former Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long, who returned after a one-year "retirement."
With Brown presumably slated for left tackle, the hole on the right side could be filled by 2020 third-round pick Lucas Niang, who opted out last season. The Chiefs have spoken highly of Niang's ability to slide into a starting spot despite not playing last season. Mike Remmers would also be an option if Niang struggles.
After losing Super Bowl LV in part due to offensive line struggles that left Mahomes running for his life, the Chiefs have completely revamped the unit. Brown could be the crown jewel for years to come protecting the MVP quarterback.

 

[Feverdream]

He's making 3.6M this year, but will ask for 20M next year.

It has the look of a rental.

The Chiefs are already one of the teams up against the cap because of their mega contract to the QB. It'll be interesting to see if they can resign him, and if they do... what they'll lose in the doing.

 

[KingHydra]

I truly feel like Baltimore got beaten bad in this trade. A Pro Bowl left Tackle (more important than right for right handed QBs) for a late late late 1st round, gaining a second rounded and some other minor pick shuffling.

KC killed it on this trade.

 

[KingHydra]

It has the look of a rental.

I disagree. KC, renting a OT to win 1 SB? This team might very well pass the Patriots for SB wins and LT is a huge piece if that success. He stays put.

 

[Crump]

He's making 3.6M this year, but will ask for 20M next year.

It has the look of a rental.

The Chiefs are already one of the teams up against the cap because of their mega contract to the QB. It'll be interesting to see if they can resign him, and if they do... what they'll lose in the doing.

His contract is going to make Tunsils look AAV look miniscule. They have only 23 players under contract for 2022 and 18 million in space.

Brown is going to require more than 18 million alone.



if you add in something crazy like 20 million in for Brown, then you are looking at around 180 million for their top 10 players, so about 12 million to cover the cost of 41 other players. I know they will figure out some wiggle room here and there, but there is only so much wiggle when your top 10 players are 94% of your salary cap.

KC has to hit on the draft and now they have less draft capital. . I doubt they are seeing him as a rental, but at some point they HAVE to spread some of the money out. They now have an all-pro left side, and unless some veteran players go the NBA route and go ring chasing, Mahomes is still going to be running for his life....but at least he will see them coming since he wont have any help on his right side. Its going to be maybe a 2nd round rookie OT you nail in the draft.

In regards to the Ravens, this gives them cap flexibility because they know LJ is getting ready to want to get paid.

At some point the NFL is going to HAVE to reset the QB market value. Its going to be tough as **** for them to pull off. I've always loved RT17, but when you got guys like RT17 making 32 million a year, dak making 45 a year. You cant tell me that guys like lamar jackson arent going to be banging the table for 40 mil plus too.

 

[jazz015]

His contract is going to make Tunsils look AAV look miniscule. They have only 23 players under contract for 2022 and 18 million in space.

Brown is going to require more than 18 million alone.

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if you add in something crazy like 20 million in for Brown, then you are looking at around 180 million for their top 10 players, so about 12 million to cover the cost of 41 other players. I know they will figure out some wiggle room here and there, but there is only so much wiggle when your top 10 players are 94% of your salary cap.

KC has to hit on the draft and now they have less draft capital. . I doubt they are seeing him as a rental, but at some point they HAVE to spread some of the money out. They now have an all-pro left side, and unless some veteran players go the NBA route and go ring chasing, Mahomes is still going to be running for his life....but at least he will see them coming since he wont have any help on his right side. Its going to be maybe a 2nd round rookie OT you nail in the draft.

In regards to the Ravens, this gives them cap flexibility because they know LJ is getting ready to want to get paid.

At some point the NFL is going to HAVE to reset the QB market value. Its going to be tough as **** for them to pull off. I've always loved RT17, but when you got guys like RT17 making 32 million a year, dak making 45 a year. You cant tell me that guys like lamar jackson arent going to be banging the table for 40 mil plus too.

Nice breakdown. I see why the patriots were so successful for so long. They knew that draft capital was still important. They wouldn't have dreamed of making this kind of move. Once brown gets paid it's another couple of contributors they won't be able to afford. The patriots knew to never break the bank unless it was necessary

 

[Vondoom13]

The Chiefs will likely move on from Frank Clark after this season, or after next season at the most, opening up the cap room to pay for Brown if they decide to keep him. But they may be happy with him for two years while they solidify their line. They lost both their starting tackles last year to unforseen injuries, and had to fix the line this year because right now they have a great window. The length of Mahomes contract gives them lots of flexibility to work around the cap as well. They won't be suffering any time soon. They will likely move on from Tyreek Hill in a year or two as well without ever paying him a mega contract. With Mahomes talent, a line protecting him, they can plug and play fast receivers to make Reid's system work. They will be the in the super bowl hunt for the AFC every season for the next ten years likely. Or as long as Reid remains coaching and Mahomes remains healthy.