Alright, so the Arizona Cardinals just moved Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade with the Houston Texans over the weekend, shipping him and a seventh-round pick for a 2027 second-rounder and a sixth-round selection. But here’s the wild part: Kansas City Chiefs fans, by a huge margin, were totally fine with their team not jumping in on that deal, even as we watched the Niners barely sneak past our Hawks 32-29. More than three-fourths of their fanbase wouldn’t have even supported matching what the Texans put on the table for Harrison Jr.!
Chiefs Fans Are Drawing a Hard Line on Harrison’s Worth
Let’s break down that trade real quick: Harrison Jr., a former top-5 pick, goes to Houston. Arizona gets a 2027 second-round pick and a sixth-round selection back, plus they threw in a seventh-rounder to Houston. It’s a significant move for a player with that kind of draft pedigree. But when Arrowhead Pride writer Jared Sapp polled the Chiefs community, the response was a resounding “nope” to their team making a similar play.
One fan, `saintschiefsfan`, put it simply: “A second-round pick is too much for what I have seen from Marvin Harrison JR. I’m glad Veach held his water on this one.” That’s a pretty strong statement, basically saying the Chiefs’ general manager made the right call by staying out of the bidding war. It tells you everything about how some of their faithful view Harrison’s early career performance, despite his talent.
The Great Debate: Baggage or Big Playmaker?
The Chiefs faithful aren’t just shrugging; they’ve got reasons. Some of their fans feel like giving up a high draft pick is just not the move right now. `SlyMutha` straight up said, “No. If anything, the Chiefs need to be collecting draft picks next year, not trading them away for more baggage.” That’s a tough take, calling a player like Harrison Jr. “baggage,” but it highlights the value they’re putting on future draft capital, especially with what they believe will be a “loaded draft class.” It’s clear they’d love to see Patrick Mahomes throwing to MHJr, but the cost is just too high for some.
Then you’ve got `Chiefs12205`, who pointed out that the Chiefs have actually “taken a big step forward with moving onto a run game… maybe it is time they go all the way and let some rookie receivers show us what they got!” This suggests a shift in their offensive philosophy and a belief in developing their own talent. It’s an interesting contrast to the idea of trading for a proven, albeit expensive, commodity. While `Iowaskcchiefsfan` threw out a counterpoint, suggesting Harrison could be an “all around upgrade over Rice and would be the Chiefs #1 WR for years to come,” the general sentiment seems to lean away from pulling the trigger on this one. Another fan, `5crawfishdinners`, even admitted they probably wouldn’t have made the trade due to Harrison’s recent play, yet also said they wouldn’t be “shocked if MHJ goes on to have a better career than Hardman, Moore, Rice or Worthy,” adding it’s “not crazy to give up a 2nd for MHJ” given what they traded for Toney. Talk about mixed feelings!
So, the Chiefs are sitting back, letting Harrison Jr. head to Houston, and their fans seem okay with it. Meanwhile, our Hawks, after that tight 32-29 battle with the 49ers, are heading back to work, no doubt focused on what’s next. It’s a long season, and every move counts!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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