Chiefs Justin Houston to file grievance against Chiefs and tag?

Mr. Laz · 10:29 AM

according to DP show

no link

Justin Houston situation is about to get very interesting

Posted by Mike Florio on March 2, 2015, 11:24 AM EST

The Chiefs finally did what has been expected for months — they’ve applied the franchise tag to linebacker Justin Houston. And as explained over the weekend (when most of you weren’t devoting non-work time to non-work reading of the Internet), it’s much closer to the start of the process than the end of it.

The Chiefs opted for the non-exclusive version of the tag. On one hand, it’s cheaper than the exclusive level of the tag. On the other hand, it allows another team to sign Houston to an offer sheet that, if not matched by the Chiefs, would result in Houston changing hands for a pair of first-round picks.

Per a league source, Houston intends to aggressively pursue an offer sheet from another team, targeting teams that would be giving up a low first-round pick in 2015 and, most likely, a low first-round pick in 2016. Houston also intends to continue to pursue an offer sheet after the draft, when the compensation necessarily will become a first-round pick in 2016 and 2017.

Houston, we’re told, is seriously considering staying away from the Chiefs until the Week 10 deadline for signing the franchise tender. If nothing materializes by then, Houston would sign the tender, finish the season, and hit the market in 2016 — unless the Chiefs plan to tender him again, at a 20-percent raise over the 2015 franchise tender.

That’s a stark change from Houston’s in-season plan to sign the tender right away, gladly accepting the life-transforming $13 million or so for one year of play. That 22-sack season may have been a factor in Houston’s change of plans.

Finally, Houston will consult with the NFLPA to explore the possibility of filing a grievance seeking the defensive end franchise tender, which will be higher than the linebacker tender. Seven years ago, Ravens and Terrell Suggs engaged in a similar fight, with the two sides agreeing to essentially split the difference. For Houston, it could be a bit more challenging because he actually does play a considerable amount of linebacker, dropping into coverage in some passing situations.

Which makes him more versatile, makes his 22 sacks more impressive, and potentially makes him a lot more attractive to a team with a desperate coach and/or G.M. who may not be around to use the future draft picks that would be sacrificed to get Houston now.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...y-interesting/

Dante84 · 03-02-2015, 10:19 AM

In the Houston thread

**Rausch** · 03-02-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Jason Cole recently reported that the Chiefs are going to get a long-term done with Houston at some point.

**notorious** · 03-02-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

No shit.

Mr. Laz · 03-02-2015, 10:22 AM

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In the Houston thread

yea, it's sort of a different issue though

Dante84 · 03-02-2015, 10:23 AM

True true - just saying it's in there being bitched about too

**the Talking Can** · 03-02-2015, 10:24 AM

link is from december

Mr. Laz · 03-02-2015, 10:25 AM

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True true - just saying it's in there being bitched about too

If a mod wants to squish them together, i'm fine with it

**Rausch** · 03-02-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

link is from december

Mr. Laz · 03-02-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

link is from december

i was in a hurry

I will change it to a current one

**notorious** · 03-02-2015, 10:28 AM

Yep, that just sucked the wind right out of my sail.

Chief Roundup · 03-02-2015, 10:32 AM

If Houston does this then he is just playing a BS option. He was not a DE he didn't line up at the DE position and he knows these things as does his agent. It is all just a bunch of media/player BS.
Trying to pull some BS of, I actually play a more expensive position because there is more money it for me even though I am going to be the highest paid OLB, which still puts him in the top 5 of DE in the ****ing league, will just piss off the fans at him.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-02-2015, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

If Houston does this then he is just playing a BS option. He was not a DE he didn't line up at the DE position and he knows these things as does his agent. It is all just a bunch of media/player BS.
Trying to pull some BS of, I actually play a more expensive position because there is more money it for me even though I am going to be the highest paid OLB, which still puts him in the top 5 of DE in the ****ing league, will just piss off the fans at him.

At him? I don't ****ing think so.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-02-2015, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

link is from december

No its not.

**Rausch** · 03-02-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

i was in a hurry

I will change it to a current one

There's a current link that says it's likely Houston signs long term with KC?

I doubt that...

03-02-2015, 10:15 AM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Justin Houston to file grievance against Chiefs and tag? according to DP show no link Justin Houston situation is about to get very interesting Posted by Mike Florio on March 2, 2015, 11:24 AM EST The Chiefs finally did what has been expected for months — they’ve applied the franchise tag to linebacker Justin Houston. And as explained over the weekend (when most of you weren’t devoting non-work time to non-work reading of the Internet), it’s much closer to the start of the process than the end of it. The Chiefs opted for the non-exclusive version of the tag. On one hand, it’s cheaper than the exclusive level of the tag. On the other hand, it allows another team to sign Houston to an offer sheet that, if not matched by the Chiefs, would result in Houston changing hands for a pair of first-round picks. Per a league source, Houston intends to aggressively pursue an offer sheet from another team, targeting teams that would be giving up a low first-round pick in 2015 and, most likely, a low first-round pick in 2016. Houston also intends to continue to pursue an offer sheet after the draft, when the compensation necessarily will become a first-round pick in 2016 and 2017. Houston, we’re told, is seriously considering staying away from the Chiefs until the Week 10 deadline for signing the franchise tender. If nothing materializes by then, Houston would sign the tender, finish the season, and hit the market in 2016 — unless the Chiefs plan to tender him again, at a 20-percent raise over the 2015 franchise tender. That’s a stark change from Houston’s in-season plan to sign the tender right away, gladly accepting the life-transforming $13 million or so for one year of play. That 22-sack season may have been a factor in Houston’s change of plans. Finally, Houston will consult with the NFLPA to explore the possibility of filing a grievance seeking the defensive end franchise tender, which will be higher than the linebacker tender. Seven years ago, Ravens and Terrell Suggs engaged in a similar fight, with the two sides agreeing to essentially split the difference. For Houston, it could be a bit more challenging because he actually does play a considerable amount of linebacker, dropping into coverage in some passing situations. Which makes him more versatile, makes his 22 sacks more impressive, and potentially makes him a lot more attractive to a team with a desperate coach and/or G.M. who may not be around to use the future draft picks that would be sacrificed to get Houston now. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...y-interesting/ Last edited by Mr. Laz; 03-02-2015 at 10:29 AM..
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