{"id":80683,"date":"2024-01-31T03:12:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T03:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nflklinh.playsetmusic.com\/?p=80683"},"modified":"2024-01-31T03:12:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T03:12:15","slug":"chiefs-should-sign-2-time-champion-as-replacment-for-de-charles-omenihu-kieu-linh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playsetmusic.com\/chiefs-should-sign-2-time-champion-as-replacment-for-de-charles-omenihu-kieu-linh\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs Should Sign 2-Time Champion as Replacment for DE Charles Omenihu"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0are down yet another defensive lineman after losing defensive end\u00a0Charles Omenihu\u00a0to a\u00a0torn ACL, which he suffered during Kansas City\u2019s 17-10 win over the\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0in the AFC Championship.<\/p>\n

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Luckily for KC, there\u2019s a veteran free agent who has a lot of familiarity with the team that could quickly be inserted as a partial replacement for Omenihu just in time for the 2024 Super Bowl:<\/p>\n

Frank Clark.<\/p>\n

What to Know About Frank Clark<\/h2>\n

In\u00a0April 2019, the Chiefs traded a 2019 first-round pick, a 2020 second-round pick, and a swap of 2019 third-round picks to the\u00a0Seattle Seahawks\u00a0in exchange for Clark.<\/p>\n

During his four seasons with the Chiefs, Clark registered 263 tackles, 131 QB hits, 67 tackles for loss, 58.5 sacks, 14 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions during the regular season.<\/p>\n

But where Clark\u2019s impact was felt most during his time in Kansas City was in the playoffs; in 12 postseason games with the Chiefs, Clark gathered 40 total QB pressures (26 hurries, 11 sacks, 3 hits) and 23 stops, according to\u00a0PFF.<\/p>\n

During the 2022 regular season, Clark registered 45 total pressures (30 QB hurries, 9 QB hits, 6 sacks) in 15 games played, which was the third-lowest total of his eight-year career, according to\u00a0PFF.\u00a0He also had 8 tackles for loss, 1 safety, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery.<\/p>\n

Clark, who was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Chiefs, rose to the occasion yet again during Kansas City\u2019s Super Bowl run last season. In three playoff games, he registered 11 total pressures (7 QB hurries, 3 sacks, 1 QB hit) and 3 tackles for loss. His playoff efforts thrust him into third all-time for sacks in postseason history (13.5), just 1.5 behind the leader (Willie McGinest, 16), per\u00a0StatMuse.<\/p>\n

What ultimately put an end to Clark\u2019s time in Chiefs Kingdom was the finances. He had a $28.6 million cap hit in 2023, which is why the Chiefs opted to cut ties with the veteran on\u00a0March 7. The move freed up $21 million in cap space for the team to spend last offseason.<\/p>\n

Does Clark Fit With Revamped Chiefs?<\/h2>\n

The question that remains is how Clark, 30, fits with Kansas City\u2019s revamped defense, which has improved since Clark was last with the team.<\/p>\n

As a pure edge rusher, Clark won\u2019t completely fill the void left by Omenihu. Along with not being as explosive as he once was, Clark does not provide the position flexibility that Omenihu does.<\/p>\n

Omenihu can play each position along the defensive line \u2014 and does so at a high level \u2014 whereas Clark does not. That part of Omenihu\u2019s game will be missed a lot in the 2024 Super Bowl, especially with defensive tackle\u00a0Derrick Nnadi\u00a0landing on\u00a0injured reserve\u00a0before the AFC Championship.<\/p>\n

However, a defense \u2014 especially one that\u2019s making a Super Bowl run \u2014 can never have too many talented pass rushers, which makes Clark a real option for Kansas City this late in the season.<\/p>\n

A reunion between Clark and the Chiefs will only happen, though, if the two sides can agree on contract terms.<\/p>\n

Agreeing to a deal with Clark for him to play just one game shouldn\u2019t cost Kansas City all that much. On the flip side, Clark signing a contract for a chance to win a third Super Bowl before hitting free agency again this offseason should be enticing from his perspective.<\/p>\n

According to the NFLPA\u2019s Public Salary Cap Report, the Chiefs have $1.52 in available cap space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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