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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
I think that's exactly what happened.
And that's not to say they don't think he'll EVER be ready, but rather that he may not be ready NOW.
Meanwhile Lee came with a low cap figure and at a pittance in terms of acquisition costs while coming off an elite year in coverage. I think he was a no-brainer. And since the Jets absorbed his signing bonus and his salary isn't guaranteed this year, he's also zero risk; if DoD shines in camp, the Chiefs cut Lee with no dead money.
Even if Lee's just a 1-year option while DoD continues to develop (because man, O'Daniel was raaaaaaw last year), that's a good use of a 6th round pick.
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They may be redundant, but with the way the league is going, hell I wouldn't be upset at keeping both around if they both develop and play well.
Also, if as you say LB becomes the 3rd tier pay place behind the DL and 2ndary, I'd probably go ahead and pay Jones. You can get out from under Hitch next year and fill that with one of the guys here so that would help a little.