Brett Veach prioritizing re-signing Chris Jones, L'Jarius Sneed

[RunKC]

What some of us have been wondering...

HENDERSON, Nev. -- Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said he is aware of the challenge the organization faces in re-signing both defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback L'Jarius Sneed but said it would be an offseason priority to get both players under new contracts.

"Sometimes I look at our situation and I'm like, 'I don't know how we're going to do this,' but we usually work through things systematically and have a list of the priorities,'' Veach said as the Chiefs continued preparations for Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. "Certainly, Chris and LJ are at the top of the list.

"It's extremely hard because you have two keystone players there.''

Jones, 29, has been one of the NFL's top pass-rushers for years. He had 10.5 sacks this season to tie for the team lead after missing training camp and the first regular-season game while holding out for a new contract.

He didn't get the extension he was looking for, but the Chiefs sweetened the final season of his existing contract.

"It was important for us to mend the fences with Chris because we love him and he's an iconic player here, not just here, but I mean of all time,'' Veach said. "That was important for us, and we'll continue to work hard and see if we can get something done, but it will be a priority for us.''

The Chiefs used Sneed, 27, this season to defend against the opponent's top receiver much of the time, and none had big games against him.

Jones and Sneed are key players for an improved Chiefs defense that allowed fewer points than all but one other team during the regular season and held the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens to 41 total points in the playoffs.

The Chiefs had defenses that were at times competitive since Patrick Mahomes became their starting quarterback in 2018, but rarely were they consistently so. Veach and the Chiefs found the task of building a top defense difficult because the past few seasons they were carrying Mahomes' massive contract.

"I still remember in '17 and '18 just saying if we can just get them to punt just once we've got a shot,'' Veach said. "Now all of a sudden it's like all we've got to do is just score once and we're good.

"Going from where we were in '17 and '18 to having one of the best defenses, knowing the constraints we had of just paying [Mahomes] and probably drafting later [in rounds], I don't think I ever envisioned having a top one or two defense.''

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[MVChiefFan]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Do the math. Tag Sneed. Both play this year. 1 more year you can tag Sneed. That’s 2025. McDuffie has one year left.

You are paying at least 4 years of the contract. You can’t pay both. One must walk or be traded.

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

you’ll have over $100 million of our cap committed to 2 CB’s and the QB.

Why do you keep trying to argue an incorrect point that’s been successfully challenged several times? What in the world are you not understanding? Who said anything about the asinine idea of tagging Sneed two years in a row and THEN trying to sign him to a long term, big money contract.

AGAIN, hopefully for the last time, if we sign Sneed he’ll be three years into his contract before we even have to worry about McDuffie. If you can’t understand how all this works, let the grown men talk and stay out of it. You’re not proving any kind of point… at all.

[Hoover]

2024 Sneed $ McDuffie Rookie Contract
2025 Sneed $ McDuffie Rookie Contract
2026 Sneed $ McDuffie 5th year option
2027 Sneed FA McDuffie gets paid

[MVChiefFan]

Originally Posted by Hoover

2024 Sneed $ McDuffie Rookie Contract
2025 Sneed $ McDuffie Rookie Contract
2026 Sneed $ McDuffie 5th year option
2027 Sneed FA McDuffie gets paid

No, no, no, that’s not how it works. You have to do BRC math.

2024 Tag Sneed McDuffie rookie contract
2025 Tag Sneed McDuffie rookie contract
The next seven years after that, we’re paying Sneed and McDuffie ONE HUNDRED BILLION TRILLION QUADRILLION DOLLARS!!!

[suzzer99]

People who say keep Jones, let's say the Texans offer him 3 years, $32M APY, $65 million guaranteed. Are you matching that?

[Pitt Gorilla]

Sneed needs to come back. Rewatching playoffs games and watching Sneed jam receivers at the line down after down. Like, the WRs can't get down the field. AT ALL.

He's a monster.

[bigjosh]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

People who say keep Jones, let's say the Texans offer him 3 years, $32M APY, $65 million guaranteed. Are you matching that?

Thats essentially a 2 year contract. If its structured so that we can afford to bring in a decent wr and retain sneed and one of the two free agent linebackers im good with it.

Something with cap hits like 25/35/36


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[Pitt Gorilla]

And now, Sneed just wiped Reek out of a play.


Honestly, I'd recommend everyone just watch Sneed play the entire Fins playoff game. He was insane.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

You’re consistent in having conversations with yourself.




But I like that Mooney is a thing now on CP.

When I first brought him up as a guy who could help us I was told he sucked.

How's your boy Braxton Berrios doing? It's too bad the Chiefs didn't piss shit away trying to acquire his worthless ass.

Dumbshit.

[BenoniBenko]

Chris Jones is only getting better with age. He's a bit like Reggie White. He will still be an unstoppable force into his mid 30's. We have to re-sign him. Sneed as well.

[ChiefEd]

While Veach has done a remarkable job juggling contracts to keep us competitive long term, I think he needs to push all of his chips in this year and go all-in for a chance at history. Even if it means “kicking the can down the road” a bit.

He’s way better at this than us, so I won’t fault him if he doesn’t. But Man, the three peat would (will) be incredible!

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by ChiefEd

While Veach has done a remarkable job juggling contracts to keep us competitive long term, I think he needs to push all of his chips in this year and go all-in for a chance at history. Even if it means “kicking the can down the road” a bit.

He’s way better at this than us, so I won’t fault him if he doesn’t. But Man, the three peat would (will) be incredible!

This is exactly where I’m at. I want to make sure we are set up for success long term as well, but we just won two Super Bowls in years we had no business winning them. You absolutely go all in next year as much as possible and go for the 3-peat. You have to do it.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by BenoniBenko

Chris Jones is only getting better with age. He's a bit like Reggie White. He will still be an unstoppable force into his mid 30's. We have to re-sign him. Sneed as well.

Again, when you are paying a QB 16-17% of the salary cap that's just not realistic. One of them is probably going to leave.

You also have to keep in mind Nick Bolton will need to be resigned after next season.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Originally Posted by BenoniBenko

Chris Jones is only getting better with age. He's a bit like Reggie White. He will still be an unstoppable force into his mid 30's. We have to re-sign him. Sneed as well.

That's the best comparison in my opinion. PHI regretted not paying him and so will we. It's an easy decision at this point. Pay him. What two other players are more important? Pay Sneed too.

Forget the overrated FA on the open market. We don't need them.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

Again, when you are paying a QB 16-17% or the salary cap that's just not realistic. One of them is probably going to leave.

You also have to keep in mind Nick Bolton will need to be resigned after next season.

Agreed. I doubt Jones stays. Sneed is younger and hasn't had an pay day.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Do the math. Tag Sneed. Both play this year. 1 more year you can tag Sneed. That’s 2025. McDuffie has one year left.

You are paying at least 4 years of the contract. You can’t pay both. One must walk or be traded.

Why in the world would you do that? No.

Say you give Sneed a 3 year deal. Whatever money, that's not the point here.

At the time his deal is up, he'll be 30-time to let corners walk or at least not do big money deals.

Mcduffie will just be coming up for his second contract with the 5th year option.

This is not a problem.

Now paying Jones AND Sneed, that might be a problem.