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Originally Posted by Iowanian
I'm not angry about it. I just think a rookie taking this option is a puff and it shows what they are or aren't made of....
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Two things to keep in mind regarding Niang:
1. He's coming off of a serious hip injury, so it's more likely than not that he wouldn't be ready to play Week 1 and maybe not even by Week 17.
2. His contract tolls to next year, so the Chiefs will have a little cap savings in 2020 that could be used on a veteran replacement.
3. His contract with the Chiefs will now expire the end of the 2024 season.
Personally, I see it as a Win-Win for the player and the organization. Niang will continue to rehab at home without the pressure of being forced on the field too soon, while the Chiefs will have him until the end of 2024, which wouldn't have happened had he chosen to play this Fall.