****Official Chiefs Free Agents thread****

[BigRedChief]

Our Free Agents:

S Eric Berry
LB Derrick Johnson
CB Sean Smith
DT Jaye Howard
LB Tamba Hali
QB Chase Daniel
S Tyvon Branch
DE Mike DeVito
G Jeff Allen
S Husain Abdullah
WR Jason Avant
LB Frank Zombo
OT Donald Stephenson
CB Jamell Fleming
LB Dezman Moses

We supposedly have $31 million in cap space.

Chiefs Free Agent tracker
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agen...s-city-chiefs/

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Done deals:

Kelce signs 5 year extension, $46 million with $20.6 guarantee money.

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Rumors:

Howard contract discussions are fluid:
http://nfltraderumors.co/141573-2/

Berry having various discussion with the Chiefs:
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/ar...13067_20228983

[nychief]

A lot of these guys are gone.

[RunKC]

http://www.chiefsdigest.com/chiefs-s...g-free-agents/

On my phone so can't paste. Sounds like Howard and Smith want to be here.

[thabear04]

Originally Posted by RunKC

http://www.chiefsdigest.com/chiefs-s...g-free-agents/

On my phone so can't paste. Sounds like Howard and Smith want to be here.

Chiefs’ season officially over, now have decisions to make on looming free agents.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Chiefs have a long offseason to ponder Saturday’s 27-20 loss to the New England Patriots.

A game of what ifs are sure to ensue, the visualizing of missed plays, but the matters of playing football will take a back seat to the business side in less than two months when the league’s calendar year kicks off March 9.

And the Chiefs have a big decision on looming unrestricted free agents, including strong safety Eric Berry, defensive end Jaye Howard, cornerback Sean Smith, left guard Jeff Allen and safety Husain Abdullah, among others.

The list certainly isn’t short of high-profile contributors, all of whom wouldn’t mind staying put if a deal can get done.

“This is family,” Berry said. “At the same time, we will sit down and talk about it when we talk about it, but right now I’m just thankful for my teammates, my coaches and everybody that has something to do with me being back on the field this year. This is something special. Like I said, we’ll talk about it.”

The 27-year-old Berry, who earned a base salary of $5.1 million in 2015, is arguably the Chiefs’ biggest decision after he returned from Hodgkin lymphoma to be named a first-team All-Pro and was voted to the Pro Bowl.

But Howard certainly made large contributions to the defense, appearing in 16 games with 14 starts, totaling 36 tackles and career-high 5½ sacks.

“I want to come back,” Howard said. “These are my brothers I’m going to war with — (Dontari) Poe, (Allen) Bailey and Nick Williams, (Mike) DeVito. I want to be a part of this. This is just the beginning right now that we started. We can make a run for years, especially with our D-line group, so hopefully it works out.”

The 27-year-old Howard, who played the past regular season earning a base salary of $660,000, said he hopes something can get done before the start of free agency.

But he also indicated the need to take care of loved ones and hopes his production is enough to get a lucrative deal accomplished.

“Ultimately and truthfully, I got to take care of my family at this point,” Howard said. “I want to be paid like one of the top D-linemen in this league, and I felt like I deserve that. I played well enough to get that and hopefully we can get something done. I’d love to be back here.”

The 28-year-old Smith, who originally joined the Chiefs in 2013 on a three-year deal, earned a base salary of $4.25 million in 2015.

A cornerback with Smith’s skills likely will command a high price on the open market, but he wants to return where he is comfortable.

“This is home,” Smith said. “I love being here.”

The 26-year-old Allen came into his own the past season, proving his versatility to play guard or tackle.

Allen earned a base salary of $973,249 the past season, and he knows any return to Kansas City requires negotiations.

“I would like to be back here,” Allen said, “but honestly it takes two sides. I’ll leave it at that.”

Allen added the primary reason he wants to return surrounds the team atmosphere.

“It’s a family, it’s truly a family,” he said. “In my four years here, I’ve gained a lot of relationships with a lot of different people, not just my teammates and staff, everybody — trainers, coaches, guys in the maintenance department.

“It’s like a family watching you grow. I’ve done a lot of growing up since I’ve been here. I love the community. I have a family now and we love the community, so it’s definitely a place we would like to call home.”

The 30-year-old Abdullah, who earned a base salary of $745,000 the past season, echoed Allen on the environment as a primary reason for his desire to remain with the Chiefs.

“As long as they want me to be here, I want to be here,” Abdullah said. “It’s a great place, a great organization top to bottom. It’s a great group of guys.

“You hate going into this time of the year because you know from playing on the field, no team is the same. But I wish we could have the same team, go to battle with this same team next year because I have faith this team could win it all.”

[MikeMaslowski]

Not real up on how exactly franchise tag works, but could we tag Howard? Or would we end up paying way too much because he is a DT?

[Quesadilla Joe]

Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Not real up on how exactly franchise tag works, but could we tag Howard? Or would we end up paying way too much because he is a DT?

The tag for DT's last year was $11.1 million, DE's were at $14.8 million.

Eric Berry would be a cheaper tag option at $9.6 million.

[MikeMaslowski]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

The tag for DT's last year was $11.1 million, DE's were at $14.8 million.

Eric Berry would be a cheaper tag option at $9.6 million.

Just looked and see he is officially listed as DE(different from what OP states) and will want that cash. I hope he doesn't go to the division.

[MikeMaslowski]

Just saw in RunKC's link. Howard- “Ultimately and truthfully, I got to take care of my family at this point,” Howard said. “I want to be paid like one of the top D-linemen in this league, and I felt like I deserve that. I played well enough to get that and hopefully we can get something done. I’d love to be back here.”

Jeez, I feel like Dorse may just let him walk. Tag question still stands.

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Just saw in RunKC's link. Howard- “Ultimately and truthfully, I got to take care of my family at this point,” Howard said. “I want to be paid like one of the top D-linemen in this league, and I felt like I deserve that. I played well enough to get that and hopefully we can get something done. I’d love to be back here.”

Jeez, I feel like Dorse may just let him walk. Tag question still stands.

Howard is gonna get paid. I'd be shocked if the Chiefs retained him. But it sounds like they're not offering him what he thinks he's worth, and he'll likely be a first week signing as soon as F/A opens. Dude is goooone.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Howard is gonna get paid. I'd be shocked if the Chiefs retained him. But it sounds like they're not offering him what he thinks he's worth, and he'll likely be a first week signing as soon as F/A opens. Dude is goooone.

Howard is gone and after Saturday's no-show, I really don't give a shit.

I know it's irrational and stupid, but that unit absolutely had to get pressure up the middle and it flat out didn't come to play.

The dude's gonna get 9-10 million in AAV and it's pretty obvious that he's going to the highest bidder. In a cap league, he's a guy you let walk. Truthfully, Sean Smith at 29 yrs old is one of those guys as well.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Howard is gone and after Saturday's no-show, I really don't give a shit.

I know it's irrational and stupid, but that unit absolutely had to get pressure up the middle and it flat out didn't come to play.

The dude's gonna get 9-10 million in AAV and it's pretty obvious that he's going to the highest bidder. In a cap league, he's a guy you let walk. Truthfully, Sean Smith at 29 yrs old is one of those guys as well.

Smith is no better than average at best. Let him walk.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Smith is no better than average at best. Let him walk.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Smith is no better than average at best. Let him walk.

Sean Smith is very good.

But he's also aging and corners don't age gracefully. Unless they can agree on a deal where the Chiefs can get out after 2 years with relative ease, they need to move on.

I think he's incredibly important to this defense and since Sutton doesn't have a Plan B, having a guy that's able to play a plus press-man is vital. If we're forced to replace him with a guy Fleming's caliber, this defense may well fall apart.

If I thought we had a DC who could deal with an average #2 CB better then I'd be less concerned about Smith.

As it is, though, I think you have to consider bringing him back. In the end, I think I'd pass but I'm not going to whistle past the graveyard and pretend like it couldn't very well end up detonating the season if we don't do an adequate job replacing him. And I won't pretend like replacing him will be easy.

[nychief]

Some clown will pay Howard way too much (I like him, but he benefits a ton playing along side some of our other guys).

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Howard is gone and after Saturday's no-show, I really don't give a shit.

I know it's irrational and stupid, but that unit absolutely had to get pressure up the middle and it flat out didn't come to play.

The dude's gonna get 9-10 million in AAV and it's pretty obvious that he's going to the highest bidder. In a cap league, he's a guy you let walk. Truthfully, Sean Smith at 29 yrs old is one of those guys as well.

So **** Poe then too, since he didn't show up?


quick passes to Edelman killed our pass rush