Chiefs Chiefs decline Erving’s 5th year option - Page 2

**The Franchise** · 05-02-2018, 08:36 AM

The deadline for teams to pick up fifth-year options is today. Among those whose won’t get exercised is Chiefs OL Cam Erving, source says. Not a shock, as he’s fighting for a job this year. After being acquired via trade last year, he’ll be a free agent this coming spring.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 2, 2018

**Buehler445** · 05-02-2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RealSNR

One would imagine if he really had the ability to be good all along and just needed the change in environment, he would have showed more impressive glimpses of it last year.

Veach hit on Ragland and missed on Erving. He won't win them all. I'm okay with it. Would rather he stay aggressive like this than not.

I heard on the radio that 1/3 of the ENTIRE LEAGUE every year. Yeah. You’re not going to win them all

Shoes · 05-02-2018, 09:54 AM

I really got no issues with Irving as a player- he's a backup lineman who has experience at multiple spots on the offensive line. Since Irving was drafted so high and has disappointed, his 5th year option was never realistic. Maybe Irving being in a contract year brings the best out of him, he should get some opportunities this season as the Chiefs offensive line is looking a little thin.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 05-02-2018, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Better hope Ehinger or LDT don’t get hurt bc it’s Witzmann, Devey or Erving.

Gulp

Morse is worse than all of them and he's starting

**srvy** · 05-02-2018, 10:20 AM

On a side note but unrelated to this post Denver declined Shane Rays 5th year option.

Love it when Denver draft picks bust.

staylor26 · 05-02-2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudy tossed tigger's salad

Morse is worse than all of them and he's starting

Holy shit you’re ****ing reeruned. What an awful take.

Halfcan · 05-02-2018, 10:31 AM

T post Tom posted this in the Undrafted thread. This might end up being our starter. How could he be worse than what we have now?

Ryan Hunter, of North Bay, Ont., agrees to terms with Kansas City Chiefs
Laurent-Duvernay Tardif has another Canadian to speak French with in the Kansas City Chiefs locker-room.

The Chiefs agreed to terms with Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter on Saturday night after Hunter was bypassed in the NFL draft. Duvernay-Tardif, a native of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que., who's also a starting offensive guard with Kansas City, spoke with Hunter via telephone Friday night.

"He gave me a call wishing me good luck even if I didn't go to Kansas City," Hunter said. "But now that we're on the same team, French-Canadians are taking over the state of Missouri.

"Look out."

Kansas City drafted Duvernay-Tardif in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft, No. 200 overall, out of McGill University, where Duvernay-Tardif was attending medical school. The six-foot-five, 321-pound Duvernay-Tardif is expected to earn his medical degree sometime this spring.

Duvernay-Tardif made his first NFL regular-season start Sept. 13, 2015 and has been a starter with Kansas City ever since. On Feb. 28, 2017, he signed a five-year, US$41.25-million contract extension with the Chiefs.

The six-foot-five, 318-pound Hunter was a versatile three-year starter at Bowling Green, seeing action at fullback, centre, tight end, both tackle positions and left guard. The native of North Bay, Ont., was projected as a late-round selection or priority free agent heading into the draft.

But after going undrafted, Hunter had a decision to make as Sasha Ghavami, the agent for both Hunter and Duvernay-Tardif, said Hunter had upwards of six other teams vying for his services.

Embarking on an NFL career with Kansas City is the culmination of a seven-year journey for Hunter. He left North Bay at age 16 for Canisius High School in Buffalo, N.Y., hoping to improve and increase his odds of playing collegiate football.

Hunter lived with a family in Buffalo while completing high school there and even watched the NFL draft there, enduring a roller-coaster Saturday with friends and family nearby.

"Oh my god (Saturday) was such a long day," he said. "Knew I wasn't going to get picked up early but once the sixth round hit teams started calling.

"But when things don't start going your way, you get worried and your mind starts to wander. I was fortunate to have all my friends and family from high school and college growing up with me to kind of keep me level-headed. Man, I'll never forget this day for the rest of my life."

Hunter will join the Chiefs this week for mini-camp and is motivated to begin proving himself.

"It's all positive now," he said. "I just needed that one opportunity to make a team.

"I think I can do that in Kansas City and really show coach Reid that I deserve to make the roster."

More than 20 NFL scouts watched Hunter perform at Bowling Green's pro day last month. He also excelled in the classroom, receiving multiple MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete (2015-17) and Academic All-Mac (2014-2017) honours.

He earned his criminal justice degree before starting his Masters of Business Administration last spring and wants to attend law school.

Kiimo · 05-02-2018, 10:32 AM

I mean I don't begrudge Veach for bringing him in for a look but after what I heard about him on other team boards I was like 100% confident he was garbage and oh look, he is.

I have more faith in a guy that hasn't played guard since high school and that says a lot.

Halfcan · 05-02-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudy tossed tigger's salad

Morse is worse than all of them and he's starting

https://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/07/...ootball-focus/

Morse is a Secret Superstar!!

**RealSNR** · 05-02-2018, 10:43 AM

Morse better find a way to not get hurt this year. We don't have Fulton, who was honestly an upgrade over Morse at C. Devey survived the Mahomes Denver game as starter, but it sure wasn't pretty.

O.city · 05-02-2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RealSNR

Morse better find a way to not get hurt this year. We don't have Fulton, who was honestly an upgrade over Morse at C. Devey survived the Mahomes Denver game as starter, but it sure wasn't pretty.

Fulton wasn't an upgrade at C. I don't think.

He's decent there, but meh.

**jjchieffan** · 05-02-2018, 11:10 AM

Yeah, I wouldn't exercise the 5th year option. Not at $9.6 million. His play has not warranted that kind of payday. Offer him a cheap extension to be a backup or let him walk.

bricks · 05-02-2018, 11:15 AM

Gotta wonder, is this where Kahlil Mckenzie gets his shot to compete for the LG spot?

bricks · 05-02-2018, 11:16 AM

Im gonna predict that our future interior Oline will be:

LG Kahlil Mckenzie
C Ryan Hunter
RG LDT

**jjchieffan** · 05-02-2018, 11:22 AM

Morse really isn't a bad center. In fact, he looked pretty good as a rookie. But injuries have plagued him since. Hopefully, he stays healthy this year and reaches the promise that he was flashing his rookie year. If not, then yeah. Hunter or someone can take his place. This is his contact year I believe. If this year isn't any better than last year, he can walk.

Pitt Gorilla · 05-02-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Also credit to Veach to be able to admit the miss and cut losses instead of letting pride lead you into dumb decisions.

That's not what's happening here. Fifth year options are crazy high dollar values. Irving isn't worth that to anyone. It doesn't mean it was a mistake OR that we won't keep him. It means we aren't paying him like one of the best linemen in the game.

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05-02-2018, 09:54 AM	#17
Shoes Veteran Join Date: Feb 2018 Casino cash: $4429690	I really got no issues with Irving as a player- he's a backup lineman who has experience at multiple spots on the offensive line. Since Irving was drafted so high and has disappointed, his 5th year option was never realistic. Maybe Irving being in a contract year brings the best out of him, he should get some opportunities this season as the Chiefs offensive line is looking a little thin.
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05-02-2018, 10:31 AM	#21
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	T post Tom posted this in the Undrafted thread. This might end up being our starter. How could he be worse than what we have now? Ryan Hunter, of North Bay, Ont., agrees to terms with Kansas City Chiefs Laurent-Duvernay Tardif has another Canadian to speak French with in the Kansas City Chiefs locker-room. The Chiefs agreed to terms with Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter on Saturday night after Hunter was bypassed in the NFL draft. Duvernay-Tardif, a native of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que., who's also a starting offensive guard with Kansas City, spoke with Hunter via telephone Friday night. "He gave me a call wishing me good luck even if I didn't go to Kansas City," Hunter said. "But now that we're on the same team, French-Canadians are taking over the state of Missouri. "Look out." Kansas City drafted Duvernay-Tardif in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft, No. 200 overall, out of McGill University, where Duvernay-Tardif was attending medical school. The six-foot-five, 321-pound Duvernay-Tardif is expected to earn his medical degree sometime this spring. Duvernay-Tardif made his first NFL regular-season start Sept. 13, 2015 and has been a starter with Kansas City ever since. On Feb. 28, 2017, he signed a five-year, US$41.25-million contract extension with the Chiefs. The six-foot-five, 318-pound Hunter was a versatile three-year starter at Bowling Green, seeing action at fullback, centre, tight end, both tackle positions and left guard. The native of North Bay, Ont., was projected as a late-round selection or priority free agent heading into the draft. But after going undrafted, Hunter had a decision to make as Sasha Ghavami, the agent for both Hunter and Duvernay-Tardif, said Hunter had upwards of six other teams vying for his services. Embarking on an NFL career with Kansas City is the culmination of a seven-year journey for Hunter. He left North Bay at age 16 for Canisius High School in Buffalo, N.Y., hoping to improve and increase his odds of playing collegiate football. Hunter lived with a family in Buffalo while completing high school there and even watched the NFL draft there, enduring a roller-coaster Saturday with friends and family nearby. "Oh my god (Saturday) was such a long day," he said. "Knew I wasn't going to get picked up early but once the sixth round hit teams started calling. "But when things don't start going your way, you get worried and your mind starts to wander. I was fortunate to have all my friends and family from high school and college growing up with me to kind of keep me level-headed. Man, I'll never forget this day for the rest of my life." Hunter will join the Chiefs this week for mini-camp and is motivated to begin proving himself. "It's all positive now," he said. "I just needed that one opportunity to make a team. "I think I can do that in Kansas City and really show coach Reid that I deserve to make the roster." More than 20 NFL scouts watched Hunter perform at Bowling Green's pro day last month. He also excelled in the classroom, receiving multiple MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete (2015-17) and Academic All-Mac (2014-2017) honours. He earned his criminal justice degree before starting his Masters of Business Administration last spring and wants to attend law school.
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05-02-2018, 10:32 AM	#22
Kiimo MVP Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Studio City, CA Casino cash: $3628742	I mean I don't begrudge Veach for bringing him in for a look but after what I heard about him on other team boards I was like 100% confident he was garbage and oh look, he is. I have more faith in a guy that hasn't played guard since high school and that says a lot.
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05-02-2018, 11:10 AM	#26
jjchieffan Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlandville, MO Casino cash: $3002247	Yeah, I wouldn't exercise the 5th year option. Not at $9.6 million. His play has not warranted that kind of payday. Offer him a cheap extension to be a backup or let him walk.
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bricks Hey Teacher! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: land of maple syrup Casino cash: $9902559	Gotta wonder, is this where Kahlil Mckenzie gets his shot to compete for the LG spot?
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05-02-2018, 11:16 AM	#28
bricks Hey Teacher! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: land of maple syrup Casino cash: $9902559	Im gonna predict that our future interior Oline will be: LG Kahlil Mckenzie C Ryan Hunter RG LDT
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05-02-2018, 11:22 AM	#29
jjchieffan Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlandville, MO Casino cash: $3002247	Morse really isn't a bad center. In fact, he looked pretty good as a rookie. But injuries have plagued him since. Hopefully, he stays healthy this year and reaches the promise that he was flashing his rookie year. If not, then yeah. Hunter or someone can take his place. This is his contact year I believe. If this year isn't any better than last year, he can walk.
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