Chiefs' Draft Trick: How Mahomes Joined KC

It's March 23rd, from breaking news to Sunday matchups.

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Kansas City Chiefs Assistant General Manager Mike Burganzi just spilled the beans on how

they tricked a league back in the 2017 NFL Draft.

To snag quarterback Patrick Mahomes, they leaked a fake rumor about trading up for a linebacker,

all while quietly working a deal with Buffalo to jump from 10 to the 10 spot.

It started when Brett Veech, now the general manager, spotted Mahomes's highlight tape

while scouting someone else.

He got obsessed, firing videos to head coach Andy Reed, even in May, pushing hard into

the whole team bought in on the young quarterbacks upside.

That misdirection paid off big time, landing Mahomes who turned the chiefs into perennial

contenders with three Super Bowl wins.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about the savvy move, showing how draft night gainsmanship

can change your franchise.

Fast forward to now, and the chiefs are rebuilding their offense after a rough stretch, signing

running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year.

$43 million deal, plus other pieces like a defensive tackle and safety.

They're eyeing the draft at number nine, but warned against risky white receivers given

injury woes.

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