PFT: Chiefs, Houston to try again this week

[Dante84]

Chiefs, Houston to try again this week
Posted by Mike Florio on February 15, 2015, 10:44 AM EST

In the past, the Chiefs and linebacker Justin Houston have tried, without success, to work out a new contract. In the near future, they’ll try again.

Per a league source, the Chiefs and Houston’s agent, Joel Segal, will make another attempt early in the week at making progress on a long-term deal. The Chiefs are expected to apply the franchise tag to Houston, who racked up 22 sacks in 2014, absent an agreement.

Houston had been expected to sign the franchise tender immediately. It’s possible that a new strategy will emerge if the coming talks fail to result in Houston receiving the kind of contract he believes he deserves.

Let's hope they can get this thing buttoned up.


UPDATE:

Chiefs, Houston to talk Tuesday

As expected, the Chiefs and linebacker Justin Houston will make one last effort to work out a long-term deal, before Kansas City applies the franchise tag.

Per a league source, Chiefs G.M. John Dorsey and Houston’s agent, Joel Segal, are scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Indianapolis to discuss a long-term deal for the man who racked up 22.0 sacks in 2014.

Previously, Houston’s plan was to immediately sign the franchise tender if/when the Chiefs apply it. Now, Houston may have a different plan in mind, if a long-term deal isn’t worked out.

The Chiefs cleared some cap space on Tuesday by dumping receiver Donnie Avery and receiver A.J. Jenkins. That could be used to pay Houston on a long-term deal, or it could be used to fund his one-year franchise tag.

I'm assuming this means next Tuesday, Feb. 24th.

[ILChief]

If they could get this done, I would franchise Rodney Hudson

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by ILChief

If they could get this done, I would franchise Rodney Hudson

For 10 mil yea right

[milkman]

Originally Posted by penbrook

For 10 mil yea right

The top 5 salaries for centers average 10 mil?

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by milkman

The top 5 salaries for centers average 10 mil?

My bad Alex Woods contract pays him 10 mil a year but the top 5 centers Hudson would be looking at around 7.5 mil

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by milkman

The top 5 salaries for centers average 10 mil?

overthecap sez $9.8m to franchise a center.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by milkman

The top 5 salaries for centers average 10 mil?

It doesn't go by Center, it goes by top 5 offensive lineman. The top 5 tackles, guards, and centers average north of 10 million. Additionally, the average salary is taken as a percentage of the cap and then applied to the new league year's cap. IIRC the tag will be almost 12 million (11.7 something like that). If the salary cap is higher, then so too will be that figure. One figure I saw had an estimated cap of 143 million with O-line tag at 12.9 million. I don't think KC is tagging Hudson.

[ChiliConCarnage]

I'm not hopeful. Houstons coming off what'll likely be the best season of his career. That's a tough time to negotiate for the club

[notorious]

Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage

I'm not hopeful. Houstons coming off what'll likely be the best season of his career. That's a tough time to negotiate for the club

True, but a guy that can rush the QB like him are nearly impossible to find.



Think about this: He had 2 1/2 times the total sacks our entire team had in 2008.

[Willie Lanier]

Thanks for posting I appreciate actual football content

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Willie Lanier

Thanks for posting I appreciate actual football content

It's the offseason. If you want football content, then post some yourself, ****face.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by SNR

It's the offseason. If you want football content, then post some yourself, ****face.

What is a "****face" exactly? I'm just a bit curious. Is that a ****ed up face? Is it like a **** face, similar to the "Oh-Face?" This is a must discuss topic.

[Willie Lanier]

Originally Posted by SNR

It's the offseason. If you want football content, then post some yourself, ****face.

Well stated, you win

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by notorious

True, but a guy that can rush the QB like him are nearly impossible to find.



Think about this: He had 2 1/2 times the total sacks our entire team had in 2008.

It's not just about him getting after the QB. He's the most complete 3/4 OLB in the game. Exceptional in coverage and stopping the run. Only bafoon franchises let players like Houston go. I'm not saying we will let him go, I'm confident a deal will get worked out. Dorsey/Reid know how special he is.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

It's not just about him getting after the QB. He's the most complete 3/4 OLB in the game. Exceptional in coverage and stopping the run. Only bafoon franchises let players like Houston go. I'm not saying we will let him go, I'm confident a deal will get worked out. Dorsey/Reid know how special he is.

Absolutely.