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Originally Posted by ntexascardfan
Jones is still seen around the league as an elite DT. Someone is going to pony up picks for him. Even at 30 years old, a playoff contending team would likely give up a late first or second for him.
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The whole tag and trade scenario sounds great in theory. The Chiefs have to be willing to eat over 30 million in cap space if the trade doesn't happen. Which really limits their abililty to function in free agency until it does happen. Plus, the team trading for him won't give up anything for the privilege of paying him over 30 million for one year of service, so they would need to be sure they can sign him long term if we want them to give up a pick of value. That doesn't even bring into account his age and the very real possibility that he declines in performance after he goes over 30 years old. Too many moving parts to be sure of it happening. I'd say letting him walk is the most likely scenario.