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Chiefs could look to add their future QB in Round 1

SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 01: Alex Smith #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on January 1, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • The Chiefs have been 42-23 in four years in games started by quarterback Alex Smith (including playoffs), but a trend of periodic stagnation offensively has led many to question whether 2017 is the year to upgrade at the position via the draft.
  • Likely first-round quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes (ninth), Mitchell Trubisky (15th) and Deshaun Watson (23rd) were all in the top 25 a season ago in yards per attempt against Power 5 conferences.
  • Mahomes' athleticism (6.88 seconds in the three-cone drill) and ability to go downfield (1,281 yards on deep passes against Power 5 opponents in 2016) would both complement and supplement what Kansas City is trying to do offensively.
  • With Mahomes' stock rising steadily, it might be necessary for the Chiefs to use some combination of their four picks (27, 59, 91, 104) in the first 105 to move up past the Browns at 12 to snag their future signal-caller.

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