Chiefs' Trade Deadline Review: Looking Into Trade For WR Josh Downs

The Kansas City Chiefs accomplished exactly what they were looking to do ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. 

Entering Nov. 10ths deadline, the Chiefs had one goal in mind: trade for a wide receiver. 

After WR Tyquan Thornton went down with a dislocated ankle against the Las Vegas Raiders early on in the season, it was extremely apparent that Kansas City needed to replace him. 

At the time, Thornton was leading the receiving corps in nearly all categories, so the plan at the deadline couldn't have been clearer. 

Then, while the Indianapolis Colts decided to undergo a full rebuild, the two teams had exactly what each other was looking for.

The Colts traded WR Josh Downs to Kansas City for fourth-round, fifth-round and seventh-round picks right before the 4:00 pm EST deadline, giving the Chiefs their guy.

Our hosts, Chico and Golden J, open up this week's episode of the show discussing the move that brought the 25-year-old to Kansas City and explain their thoughts on the move. 

Golden J is very high on the WR, noting that his highlight reel was very impressive and his footwork stood out specifically. However, he doesn't believe that Downs is a downfield threat, but his presence allows WRs Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy to shine even brighter. 

Although the Chiefs made a splash, our hosts also chat about the biggest move of the day, involving our AFC West foe the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Vegas traded away quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, setting up this year's first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, to take over as the starter. Golden J and Chico look at the implications within the division and how this affects the Chiefs in the long run. 

Quickly going back to last Sunday's win against the New York Jets, Golden J and Chico discuss what went right/wrong for the Chiefs in the 35-12 victory.

Listen to the full episode for our hosts break down and analysis of the win. 

Then, looking ahead to next Sunday, Nov. 15, Kansas City will travel to take on the Atlanta Falcons in what could be our first glimpse of WR Downs in the Chiefs' system, should he be ready to suit up. However, as of Wednesday, there has been no confirmation on whether Downs will be ready to play. 

Atlanta is struggling this season, sitting at 3-6 and tied for last with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South.