In other words, even while the left-tackle market is particularly enticing with suitable fits in Kansas City, if the Chiefs want to grab one, they might have only one chance to do it.

Will that affect their first-round pick?

It shouldn’t. As I mentioned earlier this week, one of the reasons for the Chiefs’ recent draft success should be attributed to their willingness to grab talent at premium positions early — even if it’s not their most pressing need.

What else does Veach’s quote tell us? Although he’s certainly not immune to trading up in the first round, the second round might be a more likely target. If the Chiefs truly envision a pocket of receivers in the top 50 picks — and again, we all recognize there is little move to be incredibly precise publicly with those numbers — they could be stuck hoping one falls to No. 64 overall or making a move (as they did a year ago with Rashee Rice) to grab one.

The middle rounds

The tackle and receiver spots cover the primary needs.

The secondary ones? They could come later, and twice Veach referenced what he believes are deeper positions in the middle and later rounds.

Defensive line.

Cornerback.

“I think that there are some interesting pockets there,” Veach said of the two positions, and later added, “I think it’s a better defensive-line class than we’ve seen in the past.”

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