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If he'd take Melvin Ingram's deal with a 10% kicker, I'd do it in a heartbeat. I don't think this is a contract year special because I've heard the guy speak enough that I think he's genuine. I think he's simply a guy who's finally healthy and who's learned a TON in his time here. The nice thing about Ingram's deal is that the Chargers can escape after year 2 or 3 relatively easily or even let all 4 years play out and be fine. If that's the structure of Ford's deal it would protect the Chiefs in the event of a back injury. And with a $10 million signing bonus as well as a tick over $12 million in year one base/roster bonuses, he got paid $21 million in actual cash when he signed that deal - that's a hell of a boost over the $16 million or so he'd get under the tag. He'd also get $34 million in the first 2 years which is a little under what he'd make if he played under the tag twice, but would be fully guaranteed which is a fair tradeoff (give a little back to have it guaranteed vs. trying to earn a tag the 2nd year). And if it doesn't work out you can bail after 2020 and free up the money you'll need to get Mahomes extension worked out. If he HAS played to his contract then you at least have a trade asset if needed. Ingrams deal would be a perfect template, IMO. Provided he decides he'd take it rather than go into the market looking for a Houston or Von Miller contract that I wouldn't be willing to give him.
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01-15-2019, 11:30 AM | #17 |
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Just putting this together in 30 seconds.....but something like this:
Re-sign Ford, Hill and Jones. Cut Sorenson Draft 1. Jerry Tillery, DE, Notre Dame 2. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson 2. Taylor Rapp, S, Washington |
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01-15-2019, 11:42 AM | #18 | |
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That would be a pretty perfect draft in terms of needs/talent.
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01-15-2019, 12:03 PM | #19 |
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We may not have the cap to do this, but is it possible we do something crazy like sign Earl Thomas or trade for Patrick Peterson?
I know we have a lot of people to pay and the draft is a much cheaper, easier option. But I hope we bring in some proven players too. A lot of vets are on the market that shouldn't cost as much. |
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01-15-2019, 12:17 PM | #20 |
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Theres just so much damn money out there in free agency, it's tough to get guys on decent deals anymore.
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01-15-2019, 01:02 PM | #21 | |
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I think trading for Peterson could have happened, and of course Earl Thomas would love to play with Berry. A safety tandem of Thomas and (a healthy) Berry would negate the need for elite corners for a season or two. |
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I really think Speaks will be a nice rusher next season.
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I would even be fine with drafting straight BPA and patching any left over holes with FA's and trades. But obviously we should focus on defense. |
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01-15-2019, 02:02 PM | #24 |
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I wouldn't go in the draft looking for a certain position. Just set your board and see what happens.
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01-15-2019, 02:14 PM | #25 |
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The Chiefs need draft 2 DBs, S or CB in their first 3 picks this year and 2 of 3 on defense next year as well. If they get too many good DBs they can always trade later but until then you work on the defensive talent. Free agency will take care of itself. KC is entering the same area Denver did when they got Manning. Receivers will line up to come and play with PMII and other FAs will want to be a part of the team with a chance. And they won't have to overpay to get them, just reasonable/fair deals and the potential to win a ring.
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And sure, it's possible that coming here on a 1-year, make good offer can help get a WR paid, but then you end up with roster churn at a position that is extremely difficult to pick up in this offense. I just don't think it's a good idea washing through wideouts and I think a team with this QB should start treating developmental WRs a little bit like most teams treat developmental QBs and CBs - you could justify drafting one in the later rounds pretty much ever single draft. A 3rd-5th going after a WR with measurables and tools from a run heavy college offense could be brought in seemingly every season and after a year of coaching in this system, you see what you've got. I get the desire to throw resources at the defense and I certainly can't argue with a tilt in that direction, but I don't think you can just start earmarking 60% of your draft capital towards DBs over the coming years. You just don't know how the board will come together and whether or not that's a good decision. One thing I loved about Dorsey was his focus on measurables and long windows when it came to DBs. Go get the guy who's measurables compare favorably to this year's 1st day pick but who slipped because he's raw or came out of a small school or left a year early (DAMN YOU FULTON!!!! -- Man that dude was in my wheelhouse before he went back to LSU). Get him in here and give him a year of seasoning to see if you have a guy who's tools can play at this level but with a hell of a lot less organizational capital plowed into him.
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Maybe I'm insane but I feel like Ford takes a non ridiculous contract.
The dream is Berry takes a restructure and Houston takes an AVV lowering extension which opens up enough cap to open up the FA market a bit more after the Hill and Jones extensions. Last edited by Chargem; 01-15-2019 at 03:33 PM.. |
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I just don't thin Bailey is worth anywhere near the money. I like that he gets pressure occasionally and he's had some big plays this year but I don't think its repeatable, skilled play.
I genuinely think he's marginally above JAG and not worth the money he will get. |
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01-15-2019, 04:47 PM | #30 |
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I'd love to get a guy like Taylor Rapp at the end of the first round. I'd even trade up a bit to get him.
He's one of the better graded safeties in the country last season, initiates contact with a nasty violence and he missed like 2-3 tackles all year. |
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