Chiefs Houston question

**FRCDFED** · 03-03-2015, 09:40 AM

I know....not another thread about Houston right? However, I didn't want this to get buried in the mega-thread. Besides, there has been so much blame being tossed in the direction of the organization based on assumptions that I thought it prudent to try to spell out what we know and don't know:

At this point all we know is that:

1. The Chiefs and Houston's agent have not agreed on a deal.
2. Houston has been given the non-exclusive franchise tag allowing him to negotiate with other teams.
3. KC has the right to match any offer or receive two first round picks as compensation.
4. Houston's agent is busy running his mouth and threatening to hold out to week 10.

What we don't know:

1. How aggressive the KC front office has been trying to get a deal done.
2. What KC has offered.
3. What Houston's demands are.

Obviously, it takes two to make a deal happen. Many on here are automatically blaming the front office for failing to get a deal done with one of the most prolific defensive players KC has had since DT. Almost to a point to say pay the man whatever he wants.

I for one, do not agree with that philosophy. Those same people are the ones that thought Bowe should've been paid and are now complaining that he should take a pay cut or be released.

I think there are going to be some good indicators in the near future of just how serious the front office was negotiating with Houston and his agent.

What if Houston receives NO offers on the open market? What if no other team is willing to pay Houston the kind of coin he seeks and surrender two first round picks. This is a very plausible scenario. Then he is forced to sign his tender.

IMO if NO other team is willing to compensate Houston the way he seeks then that should be a tell-tale sign that his demands are too high. Tagging Houston and letting the market dictate his salary was a very smart move.

So should his home-town team AND the rest of the NFL decides he is not worth his asking price....and should Houston be forced to sign and play under his one-year tender and he holds out for 10 months.......then the writing is on the wall who is being unreasonable.

Let time sort this out...........

Why do we continue to blame the organization? Just because we haven't had playoff success in so long? Maybe this group is trying to finally get it right.....

03-03-2015, 09:40 AM	Topic Starter
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	Houston question I know....not another thread about Houston right? However, I didn't want this to get buried in the mega-thread. Besides, there has been so much blame being tossed in the direction of the organization based on assumptions that I thought it prudent to try to spell out what we know and don't know: At this point all we know is that: 1. The Chiefs and Houston's agent have not agreed on a deal. 2. Houston has been given the non-exclusive franchise tag allowing him to negotiate with other teams. 3. KC has the right to match any offer or receive two first round picks as compensation. 4. Houston's agent is busy running his mouth and threatening to hold out to week 10. What we don't know: 1. How aggressive the KC front office has been trying to get a deal done. 2. What KC has offered. 3. What Houston's demands are. Obviously, it takes two to make a deal happen. Many on here are automatically blaming the front office for failing to get a deal done with one of the most prolific defensive players KC has had since DT. Almost to a point to say pay the man whatever he wants. I for one, do not agree with that philosophy. Those same people are the ones that thought Bowe should've been paid and are now complaining that he should take a pay cut or be released. I think there are going to be some good indicators in the near future of just how serious the front office was negotiating with Houston and his agent. What if Houston receives NO offers on the open market? What if no other team is willing to pay Houston the kind of coin he seeks and surrender two first round picks. This is a very plausible scenario. Then he is forced to sign his tender. IMO if NO other team is willing to compensate Houston the way he seeks then that should be a tell-tale sign that his demands are too high. Tagging Houston and letting the market dictate his salary was a very smart move. So should his home-town team AND the rest of the NFL decides he is not worth his asking price....and should Houston be forced to sign and play under his one-year tender and he holds out for 10 months.......then the writing is on the wall who is being unreasonable. Let time sort this out........... Why do we continue to blame the organization? Just because we haven't had playoff success in so long? Maybe this group is trying to finally get it right.....
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