2025 doesn't matter. We don't have a QB. This move was made for 2026 and beyond.Oh 100% I agree. But sometimes it's more about fit vs overall talent.
DK and GP are identical players - vertical boundary types.
Which does not solve the issue of attacking every part of the field. This offense, even with DK in the mix does not make itself difficult to defend. All the successful offenses attack each part of the field.
Kupp would allowed them the opportunity or at least the threat of running curls, slants, etc underneath. This team has zero good route runners still. In short, Kupp would be more complimentary to GP than DK is.
It's entirely possible, if not likely, that GP won't be here in 2026. Come next year, I'd rather have a proven, under 30 year old, big play WR1 and be looking for a WR2 possession type than have a oft-injured, declining, 33-year-old possession guy and be looking for a big play WR1.
For once, they are looking towards the future and not strictly making moves for this year.