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Robert Deutsch, Robert Deutsch \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Maybe a player like Stefon Diggs, coming off a Super Bowl appearance with the\u00a0New England Patriots\u00a0but since released into free agency, would do the trick.<\/p>\n

The problem here is that the Chiefs might not be alone if they go after Diggs.<\/p>\n

Sports Illustrated national\u00a0NFL writer Conor Orr\u00a0predicts that the\u00a0Los Angeles Rams\u00a0would do battle with the Chiefs to see who ends up with Diggs.<\/p>\n

“The 32-year-old veteran, who played 17 games last season, caught more than 85 balls and scored four touchdowns for the Patriots, will be a valuable WR3 option for Sean McVay\u2019s offense or a trusted fill-in for the Chiefs as the team navigates the increasing unreliability of Rashee Rice,” Orr writes.<\/p>\n

Diggs may not have been worth the two years remaining on his contract that the Pats decided to move on from, but there’s a price point at which Diggs becomes a very compelling addition to any team.<\/p>\n

The Rams probably don’t need Diggs as much. They’ve got Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. But if you threw a guy like Diggs into the mix, that’d all of a sudden be an even tougher group to cover as Matthew Stafford flings the football around the yard.<\/p>\n

Mahomes could use the help more, if you compare depth charts, but Diggs’ destination will likely have a lot do with what he actually wants to do.<\/p>\n

At this stage of free agency for a veteran like Diggs, there’s no rush. He’ll wait it out and decide on what his best landing spot might be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0could certainly use some help at the wide receiver position.<\/p>\n

Between offseason departures and a lack of reliability, Kansas City will want to make sure Patrick Mahomes has enough reliable guys to throw to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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