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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Why?
The Cap money is really as much an explanation as is needed.
Though here's another spin on it (one I like far less) - what if Mahomes' early performance has them a little more spooked than they expected?
Because there was no way to keep Smith on this roster next year, IMO. The money just wasn't going to work. But now with an additional $10 million of freed up rollover (and the knowledge that Smith's weapons don't actually impact his play), the possibility of keeping Smith in '18 is actually back in play.
I hate it, but it's true.
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It's the timing of the move.
Why not release Maclin in March and designate him as a post-June 1st cut? The Chiefs would have saved the same $10 million in salary cap space.