Chiefs Chiefs Off-season Rumors, Cut Maclin? - Page 7

BryanBusby · 02-24-2017, 04:06 AM

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smith went deep twice to maclin in the jets game...maclin dropped both passes

ALEX SMITH IS THE GREATEST ****ING QUARTERBACK TO EVER PLAY THE GAME GUYS!!!!!!

It was:
Maclin
Hill
Kelce
O-Line
West
Ware
Charles eating nachos in a luxury box while collecting all the escalades
Playcalling
Tyler Bray because **** it why not
Reid
Santos
Defense
The field
A slight breeze!
Too much red in the stands
The sun
Eric Berry for not enough pick 6
Not enough red in the stands
Gary Lezak said something not nice on twitter
Jim Harbaugh
All the money I am robbing from the Chiefs with my shit contract is weighing me down
Properly inflated footballs
A bit of precipitation
The refs

Mix and match for Week to Week because Alex is football Jesus

Halfcan · 02-24-2017, 09:44 AM

Chiefs Rumor: Shermanator Terminated?

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/02/2...e-kansas-city/

Does James Conner make sense as a late round addition for the Kansas City Chiefs? Maybe not at running back, but he could replace Anthony Sherman.

It’s a story already familiar to Kansas City Chiefs fans. Watching Eric Berry face and overcome the Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis he received late in 2014 has been one of greatest stories in team history, which is why everyone wants to see him end his career in Kansas City. Interestingly enough, the same overcomer type of story could be applied to another potential Chief in Pittsburgh running back James Conner.

Pitt RB James Conner, who missed most of 2015 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, received a clean scan today, a week prior to combine, per source.
1:13 PM - 23 Feb 2017
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Conner’s inspirational return to the field last season wasn’t the only aspect to celebrate. He continued an NFL-hopeful career with 1,394 yards from scrimmage, including 216 rushes for 1,092 yards, a healthy 5.1 yards/carry. Even better, he scored 20 touchdowns both on the ground (16) and through the air (4), showing off an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield for the first time in his college career.

That sort of versatility, even if his hands aren’t the best in the world, will help him because the NFL has certainly shifted away from the days when power backs ruled the turf. Trends come and go, so it doesn’t mean there’s no place for Conner in the NFL, but he’s a rare breed these days as a heavy back (235 lbs. unofficially).

The immediate need at running back for the Chiefs is not in Conner’s style, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a place on the roster. The Chiefs already have a dependable bigger back in house with Spencer Ware, although Conner certainly plays bigger than Ware, and the Chiefs are likely to look for some elite athleticism and vision to add to the position. That’s not Conner’s game.

ANTHONY SHERMAN’S ONE-YEAR CAP HIT EQUALS WHAT JAMES CONNER WOULD LIKELY EARN FOR HIS ENTIRE 4-YEAR DEAL AS A LATE ROUND ROOKIE.
But the Chiefs are also entering the last year of Anthony Sherman’s contract, one that’s not expensive with a $2.3 million cap hit, but it’s one that can be reduced. For a cash strapped team, a couple million can make a difference and owning Conner for a combined RB/FB role would provide a cost-effective asset for the offense and special teams. Sherman’s one-year cap hit equals what James Conner would likely earn for his entire 4-year deal as a late round rookie.

Conner will be one athlete to watch in particular at the NFL Combine as teams try to assess his athleticism at the next level. In a loaded running back class, Conner faces long odds in the eyes of some, but he’s faced far bigger horrors in the last few years only to come out victorious on the other side. Here’s hoping he finds a home in the NFL, maybe even one at Arrowhead.

Halfcan · 02-24-2017, 09:53 AM

Chiefs Rumors: 5 stories of the week.

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2017/2...clin-poe-draft

Five Chiefs stories from the past week we should know.

Seth Keysor (MNchiefsfan) wrote Saturday that the Chiefs would be insane to cut Jeremy Maclin.

While I agree with Seth here, it is worth noting the contract situation for Maclin. According to Spotrac, Maclin is going to take a $12.4 million hit on the Chiefs cap (including a $2.4 million signing bonus) in 2017. $7.2 million of that would be dead cap for the Chiefs if they released Maclin. That number would be $2.4 million after June 1.

Seth hit all the right notes with Maclin’s performance analysis, or lack thereof, in 2017. Spotrac’s figures say that the Chiefs are No. 30 in the league in cap space available (about $4.2 million). When the Chiefs part ways with Nick Foles, they’ll be sitting at about $11 million under the cap. If Dorsey did this, they’d have to spend that money on upgrading the offense.

Field Gulls wrote about the Chiefs free agency situation in 2017. (They even interviewed Joel!)

Kenneth Arthur (@KennethArthuRS) focused on the free agency problem with Eric Berry and Dontari Poe. The problem is how will the Chiefs sign both Poe and Berry? Arthur says he doesn’t see it as a possibility at this point.

After KC releases Foles, they’ll be $10.9 million under the cap. That basically just gives them the room to keep Berry on at least the franchise tag, but doesn’t even give them enough space to sign their draft picks so more moves will have to be made. ... Despite optimism that the Chiefs could keep Poe, I just don’t see it as probable.
Poe’s performance has dropped considerably in the last two years. In 2013 and 2014, Poe amounted 81 tackles and 10.5 sacks. The last two seasons were a different story: 47 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Is he worth the big money? His stats suggest that he’s on the decline, but Seth was throwing some analysis on Twitter Sunday night with the difference Poe can have on a game. (Seth will be writing more about Poe this weekend)

Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report predicted that the Chiefs will go with wide receiver John Ross out of Washington in the first round of the draft.

It’s an interesting prediction. I’ve seen a few analysts say that the Chiefs will go with a receiver, but things will change a lot between now and draft day.

Ross, the second receiver picked on Knox’s draft board, put up 1,150 receiving yards in his final season at Washington and scored 17 touchdowns. But in his first two seasons, he only totaled 579 yards and five touchdowns. Ross is also expected to undergo surgery to fix an injured labrum after the combine.

Most would probably agree that the Chiefs don’t need to use their first-round pick on a wide receiver. It could be a priority later in the draft, but the Chiefs seem to be set with Maclin, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce as the go-to guys.

Adam Teicher (ESPN) says that the Chiefs should seriously consider Christian McCaffrey.

It was a struggle for the Chiefs at running back in 2016. It appeared that Spencer Ware was going to handle the load just fine early on, but his production dropped. After his 131-yard performance in Week 5 at Oakland, he only topped 70 yards once the rest of the season.

Jamaal Charles remains a big question mark for 2017. Dorsey would be taking a gamble if he were to bank on the health of Charles at the position, so it should be addressed in the offseason. The question is, should running back have priority over others in the draft? It’ll depend on what’s available.

McCaffrey’s got talent, but he likely wouldn’t be the every-down back. He’d still need supplemental help from Ware and maybe Charcandrick West. Dalvin Cook and Leonard Fournette are the other big-name running backs in the draft, but it’s doubtful that they’d still be on the board for the Chiefs at No. 27.

The Tony Romo-to-the-Chiefs talk continues to swirl, this time on the MMQB with Peter King.

We all know Tony Romo can be a great quarterback, but his injury history alone makes people shy away from the 36-year-old veteran.

Here’s where he would probably stand with the Chiefs. KC would finish the year around the 10-6 or 11-5 mark, and I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if another first round exit was in the cards if Romo was behind center.

He’d probably put up better regular season numbers than Alex Smith but wouldn’t be a huge upgrade in the playoffs. The only way I could get behind a Chiefs-led Romo, is if John Dorsey made drafting a quarterback for the future a high priority (I’m talking first or second round).

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 02-24-2017, 10:00 AM

Unless Maclin has an injury thar will set him back, he's not getting cut. End of discussion

Halfcan · 02-24-2017, 10:30 AM

Chiefs Rumor: Johnny Football a Chief?

chiefswire.usatoday.com/2017/02/23/why-johnny-manziel-may-be-the-best-free-agent-quarterback-fit-for-the-chiefs/

Long article with lots of Gif's to support this nonsense.

Pasta Little Brioni · 02-24-2017, 11:18 AM

Why the hell are people citing turds like REALmn as some sort of opinion we should care about?

Halfcan · 02-24-2017, 12:21 PM

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Why the hell are people citing turds like REALmn as some sort of opinion we should care about?

Opinions are like assholes- everybody has one-some just stink worse than others.

raybec 4 · 02-24-2017, 01:16 PM

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Why the hell are people citing turds like REALmn as some sort of opinion we should care about?

Realmn really does some insightful breakdowns. Dude spends a lot of time watching film, and knows his stuff on many occasions. Not perfect, not an inside source or anything like that, but he knows football.

dls6501 · 02-24-2017, 01:27 PM

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Realmn really does some insightful breakdowns. Dude spends a lot of time watching film, and knows his stuff on many occasions. Not perfect, not an inside source or anything like that, but he knows football.

Absolutely 100% agre

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Halfcan · 02-27-2017, 10:20 AM

Chiefs Rumor: Berry gets the tag- Poe gets walking papers.

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/02/2...e-free-agency/

The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly ready to tag Eric Berry for a second time and will let Dontari Poe hit free agency, per ESPN’s Ed Werder.

Ed Werder, NFL analyst for ESPN, has word on what the Kansas City Chiefs might do concerning both Eric Berry and Dontari Poe in the days to come.

The Chiefs have already tagged Eric Berry once, which means his price tag will become approximately $13 million with another use. Unfortunately for them, Eric Berry has already said, and then reiterated on Sunday night, that he will not play under the franchise tag again.

Tagging Berry does not necessarily mean that Berry will have to play under it. Rather, it simply allows John Dorsey plenty more time to get an extension done with the star safety a la Justin Houston’s extension, when the Chiefs tagged him only to buy the time to work out the details of the new contract.

As for Dontari Poe, he will immediately become one of the biggest targets in free agency as a versatile, young defensive lineman who has two Pro Bowls to his credit. He’s an athletic marvel at his position who can push the pocket and stop the run, and despite some recent back issues and having logged a ton of snaps, Poe should still command near top dollar on the open market.

The cash-strapped Chiefs could be in for a bit of a painful offseason. It’s clear that John Dorsey still can’t meet Berry where he wants, even after having had a full year to already find common ground. What this means for Berry’s future with the team is uncertain, but he has zero leverage at this point unless he’s truly prepared to hold out.

Halfcan · 02-27-2017, 10:25 AM

Chiefs Rumors: Dorsey's 5 biggest decisions this offseason.

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/02/2...efs-offseason/

1. Alex 2. Berry 3. Poe 4. JC 5. His own future with the Chiefs.

Nice summary of these pivitol choices.

Halfcan · 02-27-2017, 10:29 AM

Chiefs Rumors: 5 likely contract extensions.

http://kckingdom.com/2017/02/25/kans...tensions-2017/

Get busy Dorsey!!

Halfcan · 02-27-2017, 10:30 AM

Chiefs Rumors: 5 Offseason Needs.

http://fansided.com/2017/02/23/kansa...y-draft-trade/

Nice summary article.

Halfcan · 02-27-2017, 10:36 AM

Chiefs Rumors: Chiefs players ready for a big jump.

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2017/2...jump-next-year

This time of year, the fantasy football mindset takes over. We’re all thinking about who the Chiefs can sign, draft, trade for, or re-sign that can make this team better going forward. It’s honestly my favorite part of the NFL year. But, player development is as important as acquiring the right players, unless you want your team to be in constant rebuilding mode.

The process that John Dorsey and Andy Reid have brought to Kansas City lends itself to consistency, and keeps the team from a position where they need to panic to fill a need.

Dorsey likes to draft a year or two in advance of specific needs
They’ve generally drafted for depth, instead of paying veteran free agents to sit on the bench
They have a next man up mentality to replace injured players (and those that leave in free agency/trades)
There is a clear path for young players to get on the field for special teams, and eventually play on offense and defense
I thought this would be a good time to consider some players who have a chance to step up into a larger role in 2017 and/or improve enough to impact the team.

Demarcus Robinson
We didn’t see the rookie play wide receiver at all in the 2016 regular season. He did show up on special teams, (four tackles) but his potential is as a playmaker on the Chiefs offense. I did a review of his college film here. He seems like an Andy Reid receiver in that he excels in running after the catch and runs good routes. With the emergence of Tyreek Hill, the continued growth of Chris Conley, and the return of a healthy Jeremy Maclin, there isn’t a ton of room for Robinson to have an impact season, but I do think he is certainly on the roster, and will compete for snaps. Albert Wilson is a free agent, so there’s a chance his job is up for grabs. I won’t go so far as to predict that Robinson is the Chiefs No. 1 WR anytime soon, but there’s enough potential with Demarcus that he could be a surprise contributor.

LDT
Many believe that the Chiefs will be in the market for new starters at offensive guard. I tend to disagree. I think they have a couple of young players that they really like in Parker Ehinger and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. LDT was recently featured on this list of underrated NFL offensive linemen. It’s a great read, and includes a cutup with some tremendous blocks by the Chiefs RG. The knock on LDT has been consistency... but as MNChiefsfan noticed, he’s improving. He has the athleticism and nastiness to be a huge asset in the run game. His pass protection needs improvement, but if he can just avoid being a liability there, he might just earn a new contract in KC.

DJ Alexander
The Pro Bowl special teams player finally got a chance to fill in at ILB due to a rash of injuries at the position in 2016. When the Chiefs took him, I actually thought he was a more promising player than Ramik Wilson. DJA has outstanding closing speed, and a knack for making the big hit. He plays with an aggression and passion that you want to see from a linebacker. ILB is another position that many believe the Chiefs will be looking to upgrade this offseason. But, don’t be surprised if they bring back the same group, and let DJA compete for defensive snaps. There’s still an outside chance that Derrick Johnson’s future replacement DID come from that 2015 draft class.

Ramik Wilson
Ramik’s path to becoming a starter for the Chiefs was not a straight line by any means. Wilson played in 11 games as a rookie, but was cut prior to his 2nd season, then added to the practice squad, and eventually replaced March in the week 6 game against the Saints. Wilson responded with 8 tackles vs New Orleans, and became a regular starter. Ramik was a part of three turnovers this season (INT, FF, 2 FR) and had 3 passes defended. If he continues to develop and attack the football, he may just maintain a substantial role in the Chiefs front seven.

Dee Ford
At one point in 2016, Dee Ford had seemingly answered all critics and become a star. He had 10 sacks in his first 10 games, and was in the conversation among the league’s best pass rushers. He logged 8.5 of his sacks during a five game win streak during October and November... but was conspicuously inconspicuous after that. Dee went back to disappearing over long stretches, as he made very few splash plays over the final 1⁄3 of the season and playoffs. So, which version of Dee Ford should we expect in 2017? He went from potential bust to elite pass rusher and back in the span of the last two seasons. Ford must find consistency if he is going to take the next step. If he does, the Chiefs may finally have the Houston/Ford combination to terrorize opponents in 2017. If not, OLB will continue to be a need.

Parker Ehinger
Ehinger appears to be a difference maker, especially in the run game, and a great complement for Eric Fisher on the left side of the KC offensive line. His surprising rookie season was cut short due to an ACL injury. Getting him back could be a huge boost to the Chiefs offense, without any additional investment at the position. One of the biggest factors in the success of any offensive line is continuity. For the first time since 2005, the Chiefs have a chance to return all 5 starters from the prior year. Not only that, but all 5 are young and have shown upside and improvement.

Eric Murray
Have you heard that the Chiefs have a high profile safety set to hit free agency? I do believe Berry remains a Chief, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need to continue to develop guys behind him. Eric Murray didn’t get much time on defense this season, but he has developed a reputation as a stellar special teams player and a big hitter. He’ll likely remain fourth on the depth chart this season, behind Berry and two others coming off of career years: Ron Parker and Daniel Sorensen. Murray has the skills the Chiefs like, including a background as a CB, so they may start to work him into the lineup in 2017 to gain some experience.

Tyreek Hill
His rookie year and back story have been well documented at this point. Hill was a transformational player on offense and special teams for the Chiefs this past season. So, why is he on this list? Because we haven’t seen his ceiling yet. Hill proved in training camp that he was more than just a gadget player. He demonstrated the ability to track passes in the air, and the potential to be a full time wide receiver. This offseason, he should be working on consistency in route running and catching the football. He has the opportunity to become an Antonio Brown/Steve Smith type player, but he needs to build off of what he showed in 2016.

Who are you most looking forward to seeing take the next step for the Chiefs in 2017?

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02-24-2017, 09:44 AM	#92
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Chiefs Rumor: Shermanator Terminated? http://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/02/2...e-kansas-city/ Does James Conner make sense as a late round addition for the Kansas City Chiefs? Maybe not at running back, but he could replace Anthony Sherman. It’s a story already familiar to Kansas City Chiefs fans. Watching Eric Berry face and overcome the Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis he received late in 2014 has been one of greatest stories in team history, which is why everyone wants to see him end his career in Kansas City. Interestingly enough, the same overcomer type of story could be applied to another potential Chief in Pittsburgh running back James Conner. Pitt RB James Conner, who missed most of 2015 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, received a clean scan today, a week prior to combine, per source. 1:13 PM - 23 Feb 2017 2,975 2,975 Retweets 10,881 10,881 likes Conner’s inspirational return to the field last season wasn’t the only aspect to celebrate. He continued an NFL-hopeful career with 1,394 yards from scrimmage, including 216 rushes for 1,092 yards, a healthy 5.1 yards/carry. Even better, he scored 20 touchdowns both on the ground (16) and through the air (4), showing off an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield for the first time in his college career. That sort of versatility, even if his hands aren’t the best in the world, will help him because the NFL has certainly shifted away from the days when power backs ruled the turf. Trends come and go, so it doesn’t mean there’s no place for Conner in the NFL, but he’s a rare breed these days as a heavy back (235 lbs. unofficially). The immediate need at running back for the Chiefs is not in Conner’s style, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a place on the roster. The Chiefs already have a dependable bigger back in house with Spencer Ware, although Conner certainly plays bigger than Ware, and the Chiefs are likely to look for some elite athleticism and vision to add to the position. That’s not Conner’s game. ANTHONY SHERMAN’S ONE-YEAR CAP HIT EQUALS WHAT JAMES CONNER WOULD LIKELY EARN FOR HIS ENTIRE 4-YEAR DEAL AS A LATE ROUND ROOKIE. But the Chiefs are also entering the last year of Anthony Sherman’s contract, one that’s not expensive with a $2.3 million cap hit, but it’s one that can be reduced. For a cash strapped team, a couple million can make a difference and owning Conner for a combined RB/FB role would provide a cost-effective asset for the offense and special teams. Sherman’s one-year cap hit equals what James Conner would likely earn for his entire 4-year deal as a late round rookie. Conner will be one athlete to watch in particular at the NFL Combine as teams try to assess his athleticism at the next level. In a loaded running back class, Conner faces long odds in the eyes of some, but he’s faced far bigger horrors in the last few years only to come out victorious on the other side. Here’s hoping he finds a home in the NFL, maybe even one at Arrowhead.
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02-24-2017, 09:53 AM	#93
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Chiefs Rumors: 5 stories of the week. http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2017/2...clin-poe-draft Five Chiefs stories from the past week we should know. Seth Keysor (MNchiefsfan) wrote Saturday that the Chiefs would be insane to cut Jeremy Maclin. While I agree with Seth here, it is worth noting the contract situation for Maclin. According to Spotrac, Maclin is going to take a $12.4 million hit on the Chiefs cap (including a $2.4 million signing bonus) in 2017. $7.2 million of that would be dead cap for the Chiefs if they released Maclin. That number would be $2.4 million after June 1. Seth hit all the right notes with Maclin’s performance analysis, or lack thereof, in 2017. Spotrac’s figures say that the Chiefs are No. 30 in the league in cap space available (about $4.2 million). When the Chiefs part ways with Nick Foles, they’ll be sitting at about $11 million under the cap. If Dorsey did this, they’d have to spend that money on upgrading the offense. Field Gulls wrote about the Chiefs free agency situation in 2017. (They even interviewed Joel!) Kenneth Arthur (@KennethArthuRS) focused on the free agency problem with Eric Berry and Dontari Poe. The problem is how will the Chiefs sign both Poe and Berry? Arthur says he doesn’t see it as a possibility at this point. After KC releases Foles, they’ll be $10.9 million under the cap. That basically just gives them the room to keep Berry on at least the franchise tag, but doesn’t even give them enough space to sign their draft picks so more moves will have to be made. ... Despite optimism that the Chiefs could keep Poe, I just don’t see it as probable. Poe’s performance has dropped considerably in the last two years. In 2013 and 2014, Poe amounted 81 tackles and 10.5 sacks. The last two seasons were a different story: 47 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Is he worth the big money? His stats suggest that he’s on the decline, but Seth was throwing some analysis on Twitter Sunday night with the difference Poe can have on a game. (Seth will be writing more about Poe this weekend) Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report predicted that the Chiefs will go with wide receiver John Ross out of Washington in the first round of the draft. It’s an interesting prediction. I’ve seen a few analysts say that the Chiefs will go with a receiver, but things will change a lot between now and draft day. Ross, the second receiver picked on Knox’s draft board, put up 1,150 receiving yards in his final season at Washington and scored 17 touchdowns. But in his first two seasons, he only totaled 579 yards and five touchdowns. Ross is also expected to undergo surgery to fix an injured labrum after the combine. Most would probably agree that the Chiefs don’t need to use their first-round pick on a wide receiver. It could be a priority later in the draft, but the Chiefs seem to be set with Maclin, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce as the go-to guys. Adam Teicher (ESPN) says that the Chiefs should seriously consider Christian McCaffrey. It was a struggle for the Chiefs at running back in 2016. It appeared that Spencer Ware was going to handle the load just fine early on, but his production dropped. After his 131-yard performance in Week 5 at Oakland, he only topped 70 yards once the rest of the season. Jamaal Charles remains a big question mark for 2017. Dorsey would be taking a gamble if he were to bank on the health of Charles at the position, so it should be addressed in the offseason. The question is, should running back have priority over others in the draft? It’ll depend on what’s available. McCaffrey’s got talent, but he likely wouldn’t be the every-down back. He’d still need supplemental help from Ware and maybe Charcandrick West. Dalvin Cook and Leonard Fournette are the other big-name running backs in the draft, but it’s doubtful that they’d still be on the board for the Chiefs at No. 27. The Tony Romo-to-the-Chiefs talk continues to swirl, this time on the MMQB with Peter King. We all know Tony Romo can be a great quarterback, but his injury history alone makes people shy away from the 36-year-old veteran. Here’s where he would probably stand with the Chiefs. KC would finish the year around the 10-6 or 11-5 mark, and I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if another first round exit was in the cards if Romo was behind center. He’d probably put up better regular season numbers than Alex Smith but wouldn’t be a huge upgrade in the playoffs. The only way I could get behind a Chiefs-led Romo, is if John Dorsey made drafting a quarterback for the future a high priority (I’m talking first or second round).
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02-24-2017, 10:00 AM	#94
TigeRRUppeRRcut Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: 19th Hole Casino cash: $10004725	Unless Maclin has an injury thar will set him back, he's not getting cut. End of discussion
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02-24-2017, 10:30 AM	#95
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02-24-2017, 11:18 AM	#96
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02-25-2017, 09:33 PM	#100
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02-27-2017, 10:20 AM	#101
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Chiefs Rumor: Berry gets the tag- Poe gets walking papers. http://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/02/2...e-free-agency/ The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly ready to tag Eric Berry for a second time and will let Dontari Poe hit free agency, per ESPN’s Ed Werder. Ed Werder, NFL analyst for ESPN, has word on what the Kansas City Chiefs might do concerning both Eric Berry and Dontari Poe in the days to come. The Chiefs have already tagged Eric Berry once, which means his price tag will become approximately $13 million with another use. Unfortunately for them, Eric Berry has already said, and then reiterated on Sunday night, that he will not play under the franchise tag again. Tagging Berry does not necessarily mean that Berry will have to play under it. Rather, it simply allows John Dorsey plenty more time to get an extension done with the star safety a la Justin Houston’s extension, when the Chiefs tagged him only to buy the time to work out the details of the new contract. As for Dontari Poe, he will immediately become one of the biggest targets in free agency as a versatile, young defensive lineman who has two Pro Bowls to his credit. He’s an athletic marvel at his position who can push the pocket and stop the run, and despite some recent back issues and having logged a ton of snaps, Poe should still command near top dollar on the open market. The cash-strapped Chiefs could be in for a bit of a painful offseason. It’s clear that John Dorsey still can’t meet Berry where he wants, even after having had a full year to already find common ground. What this means for Berry’s future with the team is uncertain, but he has zero leverage at this point unless he’s truly prepared to hold out.
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02-27-2017, 10:25 AM	#102
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Chiefs Rumors: Dorsey's 5 biggest decisions this offseason. http://arrowheadaddict.com/2017/02/2...efs-offseason/ 1. Alex 2. Berry 3. Poe 4. JC 5. His own future with the Chiefs. Nice summary of these pivitol choices.
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02-27-2017, 10:29 AM	#103
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Chiefs Rumors: 5 likely contract extensions. http://kckingdom.com/2017/02/25/kans...tensions-2017/ Get busy Dorsey!!
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02-27-2017, 10:30 AM	#104
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Chiefs Rumors: 5 Offseason Needs. http://fansided.com/2017/02/23/kansa...y-draft-trade/ Nice summary article.
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02-27-2017, 10:36 AM	#105
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Chiefs Rumors: Chiefs players ready for a big jump. http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2017/2...jump-next-year This time of year, the fantasy football mindset takes over. We’re all thinking about who the Chiefs can sign, draft, trade for, or re-sign that can make this team better going forward. It’s honestly my favorite part of the NFL year. But, player development is as important as acquiring the right players, unless you want your team to be in constant rebuilding mode. The process that John Dorsey and Andy Reid have brought to Kansas City lends itself to consistency, and keeps the team from a position where they need to panic to fill a need. Dorsey likes to draft a year or two in advance of specific needs They’ve generally drafted for depth, instead of paying veteran free agents to sit on the bench They have a next man up mentality to replace injured players (and those that leave in free agency/trades) There is a clear path for young players to get on the field for special teams, and eventually play on offense and defense I thought this would be a good time to consider some players who have a chance to step up into a larger role in 2017 and/or improve enough to impact the team. Demarcus Robinson We didn’t see the rookie play wide receiver at all in the 2016 regular season. He did show up on special teams, (four tackles) but his potential is as a playmaker on the Chiefs offense. I did a review of his college film here. He seems like an Andy Reid receiver in that he excels in running after the catch and runs good routes. With the emergence of Tyreek Hill, the continued growth of Chris Conley, and the return of a healthy Jeremy Maclin, there isn’t a ton of room for Robinson to have an impact season, but I do think he is certainly on the roster, and will compete for snaps. Albert Wilson is a free agent, so there’s a chance his job is up for grabs. I won’t go so far as to predict that Robinson is the Chiefs No. 1 WR anytime soon, but there’s enough potential with Demarcus that he could be a surprise contributor. LDT Many believe that the Chiefs will be in the market for new starters at offensive guard. I tend to disagree. I think they have a couple of young players that they really like in Parker Ehinger and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. LDT was recently featured on this list of underrated NFL offensive linemen. It’s a great read, and includes a cutup with some tremendous blocks by the Chiefs RG. The knock on LDT has been consistency... but as MNChiefsfan noticed, he’s improving. He has the athleticism and nastiness to be a huge asset in the run game. His pass protection needs improvement, but if he can just avoid being a liability there, he might just earn a new contract in KC. DJ Alexander The Pro Bowl special teams player finally got a chance to fill in at ILB due to a rash of injuries at the position in 2016. When the Chiefs took him, I actually thought he was a more promising player than Ramik Wilson. DJA has outstanding closing speed, and a knack for making the big hit. He plays with an aggression and passion that you want to see from a linebacker. ILB is another position that many believe the Chiefs will be looking to upgrade this offseason. But, don’t be surprised if they bring back the same group, and let DJA compete for defensive snaps. There’s still an outside chance that Derrick Johnson’s future replacement DID come from that 2015 draft class. Ramik Wilson Ramik’s path to becoming a starter for the Chiefs was not a straight line by any means. Wilson played in 11 games as a rookie, but was cut prior to his 2nd season, then added to the practice squad, and eventually replaced March in the week 6 game against the Saints. Wilson responded with 8 tackles vs New Orleans, and became a regular starter. Ramik was a part of three turnovers this season (INT, FF, 2 FR) and had 3 passes defended. If he continues to develop and attack the football, he may just maintain a substantial role in the Chiefs front seven. Dee Ford At one point in 2016, Dee Ford had seemingly answered all critics and become a star. He had 10 sacks in his first 10 games, and was in the conversation among the league’s best pass rushers. He logged 8.5 of his sacks during a five game win streak during October and November... but was conspicuously inconspicuous after that. Dee went back to disappearing over long stretches, as he made very few splash plays over the final 1⁄3 of the season and playoffs. So, which version of Dee Ford should we expect in 2017? He went from potential bust to elite pass rusher and back in the span of the last two seasons. Ford must find consistency if he is going to take the next step. If he does, the Chiefs may finally have the Houston/Ford combination to terrorize opponents in 2017. If not, OLB will continue to be a need. Parker Ehinger Ehinger appears to be a difference maker, especially in the run game, and a great complement for Eric Fisher on the left side of the KC offensive line. His surprising rookie season was cut short due to an ACL injury. Getting him back could be a huge boost to the Chiefs offense, without any additional investment at the position. One of the biggest factors in the success of any offensive line is continuity. For the first time since 2005, the Chiefs have a chance to return all 5 starters from the prior year. Not only that, but all 5 are young and have shown upside and improvement. Eric Murray Have you heard that the Chiefs have a high profile safety set to hit free agency? I do believe Berry remains a Chief, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need to continue to develop guys behind him. Eric Murray didn’t get much time on defense this season, but he has developed a reputation as a stellar special teams player and a big hitter. He’ll likely remain fourth on the depth chart this season, behind Berry and two others coming off of career years: Ron Parker and Daniel Sorensen. Murray has the skills the Chiefs like, including a background as a CB, so they may start to work him into the lineup in 2017 to gain some experience. Tyreek Hill His rookie year and back story have been well documented at this point. Hill was a transformational player on offense and special teams for the Chiefs this past season. So, why is he on this list? Because we haven’t seen his ceiling yet. Hill proved in training camp that he was more than just a gadget player. He demonstrated the ability to track passes in the air, and the potential to be a full time wide receiver. This offseason, he should be working on consistency in route running and catching the football. He has the opportunity to become an Antonio Brown/Steve Smith type player, but he needs to build off of what he showed in 2016. Who are you most looking forward to seeing take the next step for the Chiefs in 2017?
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