Chiefs Free Agent Mike Danna

[DenverChief]

Don't know how accurate sportrac is with their "market value" guesstimations but I personally hope the Chiefs can retain Danna. Do you (the CP brain trust) think he is an important piece to retaining some of our D consistency (especially with Omenihu going to miss half the season) or do you think FAU/BJ Thompson can step in without a drop off in production? Or will the Chiefs find a DE gem to step in and wreck from that side of the ball?

FAU and BJ Thompson really didn't see much action last year so hard to gauge their readiness.

The 26-year-old defensive end is coming off a great 2023 season, where he started in 16 games and played a career-high 78.5% defensive snaps. The former fifth-round had 50 total tackles, 13 quarterback hits, seven tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks. He was also ranked third in quarterback hurries (21).

Spotrac projects Danna to get paid this offseason as his calculated market value is a three-year, $50 million deal. That might be too expensive for the Chiefs’ wallet as they have other pressing needs.

[RedinTexas]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Only Sneed and Tommy Townsend are Chiefs free agents who got paid by other teams this offseason.

Willie Gay certainly did not and there doesn’t seem to a hot market for Danna either.

Which is a bit odd considering the fact that the salary cap went up by over 13%. I would have thought they would be more likely to be getting paid.

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by In58men

Source: Chiefs working to bring back Mike Danna.
I hope this happens. Really like him...one of my favorite players #chiefskingdom

— Bob Fescoe (@bobfescoe) March 29, 2024

Donovan Smith and Hardman next.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by RedinTexas

Which is a bit odd considering the fact that the salary cap went up by over 13%. I would have thought they would be more likely to be getting paid.

The thing with Danna is he's the definition of a system guy. He has his highest value in KC. He doesn't have any elite traits and really doesn't pop out on film. Guys like him are a dime a dozen in NFL GM's eyes.

Works out well for us, because we need him back.

[Gravedigger]

I hate Bob Fescoe, he says the most basic shit ever, then claims its from his sources within the organization. Yes, no shit the Chiefs are trying to bring back Mike Danna Bob, thanks for the insider knowledge, how'd you come up with that one?!?

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

The thing with Danna is he's the definition of a system guy. He has his highest value in KC. He doesn't have any elite traits and really doesn't pop out on film. Guys like him are a dime a dozen in NFL GM's eyes.

Works out well for us, because we need him back.

Thank you. Was thinking the same thing but wasn't sure how to word it. You were able to state what I was thinking.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by Skyy God

Donovan Smith and Hardman next.

Veach has said that their goal is to never enter draft day with any major holes on the roster. I'd imagine there's a solid chance they'll work out a deal with Smith.

[TRR]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

Veach has said that their goal is to never enter draft day with any major holes on the roster. I'd imagine there's a solid chance they'll work out a deal with Smith.

Yet last offseason, Veach did just that by going into the Draft with no clear LT on the roster (a lot of speculation around JT switching to LT after his big pay day). Then was able to land Donovan Smith in early May. I would expect something similar to happen this offseason.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

The thing with Danna is he's the definition of a system guy. He has his highest value in KC. He doesn't have any elite traits and really doesn't pop out on film. Guys like him are a dime a dozen in NFL GM's eyes.

Works out well for us, because we need him back.

Spags loves him. A team friendly deal is all that's needed at this point. He's been a good player for us.

[Bowser]

I would love to see Danna back. He and FAU would be a killer rotation at RDE.

[kcbubb]

Originally Posted by Skyy God

Donovan Smith and Hardman next.

If we resign Hardman, our wr room is getting full. We might pick a wr later in the draft than expected if Hardman is signed before the draft.

[smithandrew051]

I’d take Smith and Danna back for sure. As long as they’re cheap, those are terrific signings.

Fine with Hardman as long as we don’t view the WR room as done. I think we still need a WR in the first couple rounds (as long as we aren’t reaching too much).

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

I’d take Smith and Danna back for sure. As long as they’re cheap, those are terrific signings.

Fine with Hardman as long as we don’t view the WR room as done. I think we still need a WR in the first couple rounds (as long as we aren’t reaching too much).

I would prefer Hardman over Moore.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by tredadda

I would prefer Hardman over Moore.

I want Moore and Toney gone.

I’d be very happy with Rice, Brown, 2 draft picks (one early, one late), Watson, and Hardman.

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

I want Moore and Toney gone.

I’d be very happy with Rice, Brown, 2 draft picks (one early, one late), Watson, and Hardman.

Barring something major, Toney will be here this year. There is no financial incentive to cut him, but I do agree with you.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by tredadda

Barring something major, Toney will be here this year. There is no financial incentive to cut him, but I do agree with you.

You don't have to have financial incentive to cut someone. If a draft pick is capable of catching balls thrown his way and play special teams and not be a distraction off the field, then he's better for the team than Toney regardless of if we save money cutting Toney or not.