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Originally Posted by Wilson8
I agree that it would be nice to have an upgrade over Kendrick Lewis.
Part of the problem is managing the cap and how much money KC invests in the safety position.
Eric Berry has two more years on his contract with a cap number of $11,619,700 for 2104 and $8,357,700.00 for 2015.
Jairus Byrd would be good, but what would be the cap dollar cost?
Strong Safety Nate Allen would have the Philadelphia/Andy Reid connection, but again not sure what he will command in a contract? Also can Nate shift to Free Safety? T.J. Ward is a very good free agent safety but he too is a strong safety and will get a pretty good contract. Interesting side note, Byrd, Allen and Ward were all 2nd round draft picks. We’ve already traded that pick away, so we don’t have that option.
KC will probably look at cheaper alternatives.
Allow Kendrick Lewis to leave through free agency since his contract is up
Re-sign Quintin Demps to a longer term contract. I like him for special teams and in Sutton’s defense, he plays a lot.
Maybe Sanders Commings can be developed into a good safety for Kansas City. 6’0”, 223 lbs, 4.4 40 yard dash, and CB skills, makes him an attractive possibility.
I think we also use a 3rd or 4th round pick to try and improve at that position.
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agreed, Demps has value at Special Teams and also could develop into a servicable player with more coaching and playing time.
Him and Berry are the only Safties I keep from this year.
Bowe and Hemingway are the only WRs I keep, but that's a different thread.