PFT: Chiefs, Houston to try again this week

[Dante84]

Chiefs, Houston to try again this week
Posted by Mike Florio on February 15, 2015, 10:44 AM EST

In the past, the Chiefs and linebacker Justin Houston have tried, without success, to work out a new contract. In the near future, they’ll try again.

Per a league source, the Chiefs and Houston’s agent, Joel Segal, will make another attempt early in the week at making progress on a long-term deal. The Chiefs are expected to apply the franchise tag to Houston, who racked up 22 sacks in 2014, absent an agreement.

Houston had been expected to sign the franchise tender immediately. It’s possible that a new strategy will emerge if the coming talks fail to result in Houston receiving the kind of contract he believes he deserves.

Let's hope they can get this thing buttoned up.


UPDATE:

Chiefs, Houston to talk Tuesday

As expected, the Chiefs and linebacker Justin Houston will make one last effort to work out a long-term deal, before Kansas City applies the franchise tag.

Per a league source, Chiefs G.M. John Dorsey and Houston’s agent, Joel Segal, are scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Indianapolis to discuss a long-term deal for the man who racked up 22.0 sacks in 2014.

Previously, Houston’s plan was to immediately sign the franchise tender if/when the Chiefs apply it. Now, Houston may have a different plan in mind, if a long-term deal isn’t worked out.

The Chiefs cleared some cap space on Tuesday by dumping receiver Donnie Avery and receiver A.J. Jenkins. That could be used to pay Houston on a long-term deal, or it could be used to fund his one-year franchise tag.

I'm assuming this means next Tuesday, Feb. 24th.

[ILChief]

If they could get this done, I would franchise Rodney Hudson

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by ILChief

If they could get this done, I would franchise Rodney Hudson

For 10 mil yea right

[milkman]

Originally Posted by penbrook

For 10 mil yea right

The top 5 salaries for centers average 10 mil?

[penbrook]

Originally Posted by milkman

The top 5 salaries for centers average 10 mil?

My bad Alex Woods contract pays him 10 mil a year but the top 5 centers Hudson would be looking at around 7.5 mil

[ChiliConCarnage]

I'm not hopeful. Houstons coming off what'll likely be the best season of his career. That's a tough time to negotiate for the club

[notorious]

Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage

I'm not hopeful. Houstons coming off what'll likely be the best season of his career. That's a tough time to negotiate for the club

True, but a guy that can rush the QB like him are nearly impossible to find.



Think about this: He had 2 1/2 times the total sacks our entire team had in 2008.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Trade him! /dumbass fans

[Reaper16]

At this point they may have to go in vitro.

[Willie Lanier]

Thanks for posting I appreciate actual football content

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by notorious

True, but a guy that can rush the QB like him are nearly impossible to find.



Think about this: He had 2 1/2 times the total sacks our entire team had in 2008.

It's not just about him getting after the QB. He's the most complete 3/4 OLB in the game. Exceptional in coverage and stopping the run. Only bafoon franchises let players like Houston go. I'm not saying we will let him go, I'm confident a deal will get worked out. Dorsey/Reid know how special he is.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

It's not just about him getting after the QB. He's the most complete 3/4 OLB in the game. Exceptional in coverage and stopping the run. Only bafoon franchises let players like Houston go. I'm not saying we will let him go, I'm confident a deal will get worked out. Dorsey/Reid know how special he is.

Absolutely.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage

I'm not hopeful. Houstons coming off what'll likely be the best season of his career. That's a tough time to negotiate for the club

Which is exactly why a deal will not be reached nor will have ever been the organizations intentions all along..with good reason.
They are going to leak and insinuate that they are going to offer him the moon, drag out the process until it's too late and then promise him that if he plays on the FT he will be handsomely rewarded....and he will, but not what he can get right now.
Dorsey's MO thus far.

[Willie Lanier]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

It's not just about him getting after the QB. He's the most complete 3/4 OLB in the game. Exceptional in coverage and stopping the run. Only bafoon franchises let players like Houston go. I'm not saying we will let him go, I'm confident a deal will get worked out. Dorsey/Reid know how special he is.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by milkman

The top 5 salaries for centers average 10 mil?

overthecap sez $9.8m to franchise a center.