The Chiefs had a rough start to the season, losing to their divisional rivals in Brazil to begin 0-1 along with 15 other NFL teams. But not all 0-1 starts are built the same, especially with injuries already piling up on some rosters across the league.

As Moff Gideon, played by the famous Giancarlo Esposito, once said: “You have something I want. You may think you have some idea of what you’re in possession of, but you do not.” This is not only a commonly used meme on social media, but it’s also how Chiefs GM Brett Veach should be starting conversations with a few other 0-1 teams after Kansas City’s poor start to 2025.

While most teams are already onto Week 2 and the future, there are a few 0-1 clubs that might already be thinking ahead to next season or even the next NFL Draft in April. Those are the teams Veach could take advantage of with a phone call and a few offers, especially since some franchises might want to hoard picks for the chance to draft Arch Manning or another top quarterback in the next class.

So who should be on Veach’s radar entering Week 2? And what would it cost to acquire some of these players from teams that may not be true contenders—or even teams that might be lucky to win a handful of games this season?

1. Jeffery Simmons, DL, Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans started the Cam Ward project with a 20-12 loss in Denver on Sunday, but that is not Jeffery Simmons’ fault. Among all Week 1 starters in the league, Simmons recorded the most QB pressures (7).

Not only that, Simmons forced a fumble and sacked Bo Nix before the clock hit triple zeroes. Needless to say, Simmons did his part while the rest of the team allowed the Broncos to win.

Tennessee already has a history of trading with Kansas City thanks to Veach’s timely dealing of cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, but Simmons might be the backbone of the Titans’ defense, so the asking price could be high.

Simmons signed a four-year, $94 million deal in 2023, and his cap hit will be just over $20.1 million next season. But after the Chiefs failed to pressure the quarterback with only their four linemen, it might be worth working some salary-cap magic.

Considering Tennessee is looking to go younger across the depth chart, it could take a young project player that Steve Spagnuolo and Andy Reid wouldn’t mind losing to complete a trade for Simmons. That could be anyone from Bryan Cook to a recently drafted player like Ashton Gillotte.

2. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints

Once again, the New Orleans Saints seem to be in rebuilding mode, this time with a new head coach and a “new” quarterback room. But one thing that has stayed consistent is the play of running back Alvin Kamara.

Kamara, entering his ninth season, has been the Saints’ bell cow but has surprisingly never rushed for more than 950 yards in a season. Even so, he remains one of the most reliable backs in the NFL and proved it again this past week by scoring the Saints’ only touchdown in their 20-13 home loss to Arizona.

Despite a nagging groin injury last year, Kamara still posted strong numbers, averaging 4.2 yards per carry—his best mark since 2020. And even though first-year head coach Kellen Moore has been adamant about revolving the offense around Kamara, it could be in the team’s best interest to trade its star running back while his value is high.

The Saints are one of many 0-1 teams that do not look, feel, or consider themselves playoff-caliber, so Kamara would likely accept a trade to a true contender. This means that if the Saints want to maximize their return, they would likely ask for draft picks rather than players—something that could benefit the Chiefs as they continue to build youth on both sides of the ball.

Kamara is 30 years old, which is always a concern for a running back, but he brings a different level of explosiveness to the Chiefs that Isiah Pacheco and an aging Kareem Hunt simply don’t. He could also provide a valuable learning experience for younger players in the locker room like Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell.

3. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins

It feels like just yesterday that Patrick Mahomes was carrying Tyreek Hill on his back after a touchdown, and rumors have swirled all week that Kansas City could look for a reunion with Hill—especially given Xavier Worthy’s injury.

Even though the topic has been discussed on every major sports show, it’s without a doubt one of the smartest moves Veach could make after Miami looked like the worst team in the league on Sunday.

Hill already knows Reid’s famously complex playbook, remains close with half the roster from his Super Bowl-winning days, and appears to have worn out his welcome in Miami. The Dolphins also seem only a few losses away from a full-blown rebuild with head coach Mike McDaniel sitting on the NFL’s hottest seat.

The biggest hurdle for Veach would be Hill’s contract. He signed a revised three-year, $90 million deal in August, with $54 million guaranteed. Considering the Chiefs traded Hill back in 2022 because they didn’t want to pay a receiver $30 million a year, Kansas City’s financial department might balk.

Still, once Worthy regains full use of his shoulder and Rashee Rice returns from suspension, the Chiefs could boast the league’s most dangerous receiver room—speed everywhere and an offensive line strong enough to give Mahomes time to use it.

All in all, a trade for Hill seems appealing and even possible, but there are plenty of hurdles for Veach and the team to clear if they want to make it a reality.

Honorable Mention

A’Shawn Robinson, DL, Carolina Panthers

The former Alabama lineman still has the strength and burst to help players like Chris Jones and Derrick Nnadi reach the quarterback. He’s also regarded as a strong locker-room leader and could mentor the young defensive linemen Veach drafted.

Greg Newsome II, CB, Cleveland Browns

Kansas City’s secondary has major holes beyond Trent McDuffie and Jaden Hicks. Newsome has been solid since Cleveland drafted him out of Northwestern in 2021 and is entering a contract year. The Browns are not true contenders and play in one of football’s toughest divisions, so they may welcome extra draft picks in exchange for a player headed for free agency.