Sunday’s Jacksonville Jaguars game had a highlight that started circulating on Twitter. It was not something that occurred on the field of play, but instead a dust-up on the sideline.

Coach Doug Marrone was visibly upset with Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey after he dropped a potentially game-changing interception. The two had to be separated by Jaguars players and other members of the coaching staff.

The tension between Ramsey and the Jaguars organization has been building for a while now. He’s been very vocal in his pursuit of a contract extension, and the team has paid deals to other players first. After the latest incident on the sideline, Ramsey has formally requested a trade from the team.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, part of the problem Ramsey has with the team and coach is the way he’s been used. It appears he wants to play in a scheme that allows him to play more man coverage.

One of the best pure cover corners, Jalen Ramsey wants to play man-to-man and lock a WR down. One issue has been having him play zone https://t.co/7RIlT8bx4X — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 16, 2019

The Chiefs stick out like a sore thumb as a team in need of a top cover corner. Kansas City is clearly on a path to a Super Bowl, and most would agree that the cornerback position is the one thing potentially holding them back. While Ramsey wants to play strictly in a man coverage scheme where he can lock in on one receiver, the Chiefs play a good amount in zone coverage looks under coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

The difference between Kansas City’s coaching staff, and Spagnuolo in particular, compared to Jacksonville’s is that they play to their players’ strengths. Even though Spagnuolo typically uses a zone coverage scheme, it is not very difficult to have Ramsey playing in a split looks with man coverage on one side of the field. It would lock down one side while simultaneously strengthening the opposite side.

The one thing to consider is the price — both in terms of trade compensation and Ramsey’s contract. It has been reported that the Jaguars are looking for a first-round pick at a minimum in order to make the trade. Ramsey also has a big cap hit in 2020 of $13.7 million and is set to be a free agent after that. If the Chiefs were to make the trade, they would have a big decision on their hands with the pending contract extension of defensive tackle Chris Jones looming, not to mention the blockbuster contract coming for reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes.

Ramsey would be a fit on any team, and with the Chiefs trying to do whatever they can to make the final push for a Super Bowl, it makes some sense to pursue a deal. The Jaguars may not want to trade him within the conference if they still view their team in contention. After starting the season 0-2 and losing starting QB Nick Foles to injury, that might be wishful thinking on their part.

For the Chiefs, Ramsey is better than any option they have currently on the team, and likely better than any corner that would be coming available either by free agency next year or the draft. Let’s hope that Brett Veach is on the phone all night with the Jaguars doing whatever it takes to make a deal and turn this into a reality.