Chris Clark· Feb 10, 2026
Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; he also says the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return.
“I don't think the Chiefs have anybody that they're gonna franchise tag this year.”
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5 checkable claims — 4 trade and signing calls and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 5 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 5 have settled so far, averaging 91.7 out of 100, against 91.7 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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5 checkable claims in this take
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JuJu Smith-Schuster to be 5th on the depth chart
“Having him as your fifth wide receiver would be a a huge deal for this roster in my opinion.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 91.67+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- KC
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- JuJu Smith-Schuster
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 91.67
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- WR
- naive slot:
- 5
- actual slot:
- 4
- difficulty:
- 1
- measured by:
- receptions
- the naive guess:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 5
- weeks left when called:
- 0
James Winchester to move to Kansas City Chiefs
“there's one that I fully expect to be back, and that's James Winchester. I don't think that there's any possible way, he isn't back”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Nikko Remigio to move to Kansas City Chiefs
“So to me, I bring him back as as exclusive rights.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
JuJu Smith-Schuster to move to Kansas City Chiefs
“I think they he should be back. I don't think that that'll be an issue.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dameon Pierce to move to Kansas City Chiefs
“Damien Pierce is the one that I am interested in bringing back just for if they can get him here for a cheap deal”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
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- Bryan DeArdoTrade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100Named several players as candidates to be traded before Sunday's cut deadline, including Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, Cardinals edge Josh Sweat and Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
- Bryan DeArdoTrade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100A CBS Sports piece lists veterans it expects could be traded before the 53-man roster deadline, including quarterbacks Anthony Richardson (with Buffalo floated as a landing spot), J.J. McCarthy and Will Howard, plus Jerry Jeudy, Joey Porter Jr., Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kayvon Thibodeaux, Josh Sweat, Kristian Fulton and Marist Liufau. It also says Mason Rudolph's and Drew Allar's roster spots in Pittsburgh are secure.
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