Justin Houston’s last year in KC?

[kcbubb]

I’m not an expert on these contracts, but could it be Houston’s last year here? His production has been awful and with two games this year with big leads and lots of down the field pass attempts by opposing QBs, Houston has no sacks. I think he has less sacks in the last 50 or so games than he did in the year before his contract, the big year with 22 sacks. His cap hit will decline dramatically next year. He might be gone. As a general rule, I think the chiefs should limit these large 2nd contracts. The motivation just isn’t there. The raiders were right to trade Khalil Mack. Here’s the info on Houston’s contract. Let’s hope Houston turns it around. We need him for a playoff run but if he doesn’t increase production, I think he’s gone.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-c...-houston-7789/

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I took heat for saying the same thing about Hill. I’m not sure I want to be at the top of the market for anyone except Mahomes (provided he deserves it). There just isn’t the return.

It is and always has been a function of productivity (in this case plays that win games) per unit salary. There just aren’t enough plays available at any position to afford to go out and be at the top of the market except QB.

I think in practice it would never work - you probably can’t be cheap everywhere. And I’m totally not against Free Agents. Just not ones at the top of the market.

Before I get put on blast again, I am open to being wrong about Hill. But if he wants OBJ money we are probably better off letting him get it elsewhere.



That’s a really good comparison.

Depends on how well Hill does this year...he looks to still be getting better and with Mahomes arm, it might be worth tying him up for the better part of his career. He's a one of a kind player...you cant just go draft his replacement. When you have a player that is so much better than than everyone on the field...you pay them. He's what you hope and pray a draft pick becomes.

When Hill ages..he's still going to be faster than 80% of the WRs. If he keeps working his craft...he could have a S.Smith type of extended career.

[Molitoth]

Originally Posted by BlackOp

What do you think he would get paid if he hit the open market? It certainly wouldn't be $20+ million a year.

I think it depends on what other DC's see in Houston and think of the way Sutton uses him.

If a team thinks Suttons scheme is reeruned, they are going to pay money for a proven pass rusher.