Noah Gray - when to grab?

[wickerkat1212]

So just wondering when you all are going to grab your shares of Noah Gray, KC TE? Kelce is the man, but you know we have to grab Gray before he retires. I think Kelce has 2-3 more years in him, TBH.

My five leagues:

#3—1 ppr, 1 qb, he's owned
#4—1 ppr, 1 qb, he's owned
Superflex #1—1 ppr, he's on the WW.
Superflex #2—1 ppr, TEP he's owned.

Should I grab him in Superflex #1? Do you have shares?

In my Superflex where he's available I have Kmet, Conklin, Ertz, Hurst, Kraft.

Thoughts?

[CGW]

I mean, if you have room go ahead. I've got him stashed a few places. He plays fairly well with Kelce out and is even seeing involvement with Kelce in the lineup. Gotta say though, if you are expecting an heir to the throne type deal, it's not happening. Noah Gray isn't Travis Kelce. He could be useful, but don't expect a one for one translation of that production.

[wickerkat1212]

I mean, if you have room go ahead. I've got him stashed a few places. He plays fairly well with Kelce out and is even seeing involvement with Kelce in the lineup. Gotta say though, if you are expecting an heir to the throne type deal, it's not happening. Noah Gray isn't Travis Kelce. He could be useful, but don't expect a one for one translation of that production.

Yeah, I don't think he's going to be Kelce, but with him taken in 4/5 leagues I always wonder when is the best time. Don't want to be late. I have FIVE TEs because mine are not great. Would you drop any of them for Gray? I think Hurst could probably go. Kraft hasn't shown much.

[CGW]

I mean, if you have room go ahead. I've got him stashed a few places. He plays fairly well with Kelce out and is even seeing involvement with Kelce in the lineup. Gotta say though, if you are expecting an heir to the throne type deal, it's not happening. Noah Gray isn't Travis Kelce. He could be useful, but don't expect a one for one translation of that production.

Yeah, I don't think he's going to be Kelce, but with him taken in 4/5 leagues I always wonder when is the best time. Don't want to be late. I have FIVE TEs because mine are not great. Would you drop any of them for Gray? I think Hurst could probably go. Kraft hasn't shown much.

I'd rather have Gray than either of those two.

[Jigga94]

I mean, if you have room go ahead. I've got him stashed a few places. He plays fairly well with Kelce out and is even seeing involvement with Kelce in the lineup. Gotta say though, if you are expecting an heir to the throne type deal, it's not happening. Noah Gray isn't Travis Kelce. He could be useful, but don't expect a one for one translation of that production.

x2

Just to add. Noah Gray is a UFA in 2025, Kelce is 34. I don't see KC rolling with Gray as TE1 unless Kelce surprisingly retires this offseason.

[hockeyBjj]

Kelce's replacement isn't currently on the Chiefs

[Shcritters]

Kelce's replacement isn't currently on the Chiefs

This. Gray is a backup in case Kelce goes down, that’s all. He’s proven he can be a decent spot-start, but wouldn’t be expecting TE1 numbers even if Kelce goes down.

[Orenthal Shames]

I mean, if you have room go ahead. I've got him stashed a few places. He plays fairly well with Kelce out and is even seeing involvement with Kelce in the lineup. Gotta say though, if you are expecting an heir to the throne type deal, it's not happening. Noah Gray isn't Travis Kelce. He could be useful, but don't expect a one for one translation of that production.

x2

Just to add. Noah Gray is a UFA in 2025, Kelce is 34. I don't see KC rolling with Gray as TE1 unless Kelce surprisingly retires this offseason.

That's my biggest issue with Gray. I'm not sure he re-ups with KC. Kelce could pull a Gonzalez and play into his late 30's.

[Cameron Giles]

Please don't fall for any idea that there's a "Kelce role" and that some random 5th round TE can do what he does. There's no Kelce role, just like there isn't a "Gronk role". Kelce is all-time skilled, talented, and great at what he does and he was doing it before Mahomes got there.

I could see Kelce playing until he's 37-38. I don't think Mahomes' next go-to guy is on the roster.

[wickerkat1212]

Okay, thanks. Appreciate the input here. Kelce is 34 and I could see him playing until 37-38, agree. So yes, the Kelce "replacement" may not be on the roster yet.