Chiefs Who are your top FA choices, and why? - Page 7

Nightfyre · 01-20-2014, 04:06 PM

You define your own parameters, choose the player, and indicate why they are your top choice.

1) Jairus Byrd. Safety play hindered this team in a terrible way last year. Even the lay-fan could see it and it was even worse than that with additional, more in-depth review. Additionally, this draft class is super weak at safety. Ergo, Mr. Byrd.

2) Lamarr Houston. Moar Interior Passrush. Make it happen. Actually, this is also a great class in the draft, so not only would this signing increase the interior pass rush of the first string unit, but also would allow us to use our draft picks in the pursuit of additional depth on the defensive line.

3) Emmanuel Sanders. This is the deep threat we need opposite of Bowe. Not only that, he runs great underneath routes and has excellent hands. A perfect fit for the Andy Reid offense. The wide receiver class is pretty good this year in the draft as well, so we could be looking at using that third round pick to bolster our WR corps.

4) Jermichael Finley. This guy can't seem to stay healthy - which works to the advantage of the Chiefs as they can sign him to an affordable contract and provide Alex Smith with the premium talent at tight-end he covets. This is a great pick-up if Finley can stay healthy.

5) Jake Locker. Locker will be cut by the Titans, who don't want to pay his option. The dude is a legit option to blossom into a franchise QB if he can stay healthy. He will be a strong backup to Alex Smith and enable us to trade Chase Daniel in a Kevin Kolb/Matt Flynn like-deal.

mcaj22 · 03-06-2014, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Anyong Bluth

No shocking revelation, but seriously what else would or could make as Big an impact as having Byrd to shore up the final piece of the 2ndary?
Nothing. He improves all phases of our D, and provides All Pro help over the top. Our CBs would be able to truly press and it would give a boost to our pass rush as well as the ability to show more exotic looks and blitz packages. Assuming our D. coordinator isn't a one trick pony and has already played his Ace card.

The special teams is outstanding, and if he is able to get our D truly playing like it was the 1st 8 weeks of last season, then I think the offense and defense are worthy of truly being a Super Bowl contender.

I said the Byrd... the Byrd
The Byrd is the word!

Sign him yesterday.

he's going to be close to the highest paid safety in the league, anywhere from 7-9 million, Eric Berry/Eric Weddle level of salary

there's not way it makes sense to pay Berry 10 million and Byrd 7-10 million. 20 million into two safeties is crazy

Gino-Bartali · 03-06-2014, 03:33 AM

Brandon Spikes. Best run-stopper LB in the league and can take blocks for DJ. He would be a nice fit even being a two-down LB. Lamarr Houston like Nightfyre proposed would be great, i think he is criminally underrated. With Spikes and Houston (Lamarr) we would have the best Front seven in the league.

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-06-2014, 07:22 AM

Cap update: Chiefs have $9 million to spend

With the NFL's salary cap set at $133 million, the Kansas City Chiefs as of Monday have about $9.6 million of room before they reach the limit.

The Chiefs have $122,249,251 in salary-cap commitments for their 51 highest paid players. Only the top 51 salaries count against the cap. The Chiefs have 68 players under contract.

Combined with their salary-cap credit of $2,381,518, the Chiefs have $9,626,444 to spend. Twenty-four of the NFL's other 31 teams have more salary-cap room than the Chiefs. The Oakland Raiders lead the NFL with more than $66 million of cap room.

htismaqe · 03-06-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

But, but, but the chiefs fan base on Facebook says we should pay whatever we can to bring Jared Allen back. Would be so neato!

The one thing Chiefs fans are better at than any other fan base - living in the past.

Mr_Tomahawk · 03-06-2014, 07:56 AM

Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheet·6 mins
Raji hoped for a long-term deal, and he may get one elsewhere. There’s plenty of interest around the league for 1-year deals. He’ll survey

Jimmya · 03-06-2014, 08:13 AM

We have to live in the past..... I just wish kc would learn from the past.

Eleazar · 03-06-2014, 08:25 AM

Have you heard?

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-06-2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Have you heard?

Byrd's the word?

TEX · 03-06-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Cap update: Chiefs have $9 million to spend

With the NFL's salary cap set at $133 million, the Kansas City Chiefs as of Monday have about $9.6 million of room before they reach the limit.

The Chiefs have $122,249,251 in salary-cap commitments for their 51 highest paid players. Only the top 51 salaries count against the cap. The Chiefs have 68 players under contract.

Combined with their salary-cap credit of $2,381,518, the Chiefs have $9,626,444 to spend. Twenty-four of the NFL's other 31 teams have more salary-cap room than the Chiefs. The Oakland Raiders lead the NFL with more than $66 million of cap room.

It doesn't appear that this math is correct, or I'm not understanding the situation correctly... I thought the $2.3 MIL credit gets added to the $9.64 MIL they have to spend? Also, this figure is without them making any cap-saving moves or restructures, correct? If so, it's not all "that" bad.

Eleazar · 03-06-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Byrd's the word?

Yes, I was under the impression that everyone had heard.

Mr_Tomahawk · 03-06-2014, 09:11 AM

ProFootballTalk‏@ProFootballTalk·2 mins
Report: Packers offer to Raji was for $4 million for one year http://wp.me/p14QSB-9qve

htismaqe · 03-06-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Douchebag

ProFootballTalk‏@ProFootballTalk·2 mins
Report: Packers offer to Raji was for $4 million for one year http://wp.me/p14QSB-9qve

Welcome to Kansas City. We'll pay him more than that.

OldSchool · 03-06-2014, 09:31 AM

Would you think of bringing in Bailey on a 1 year vet deal to see if he could compete for the FS position? He still has his instincts and tackling ability, just not the speed to hang 1 on 1 with #1 WRs in the league anymore.

booger · 03-06-2014, 09:33 AM

Raji or Red Bryant next to Poe and we could run the moose ass defense

OldSchool · 03-06-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by booger

Raji or Red Bryant next to Poe and we could run the moose ass defense

Biggest DL in the NFL by far:

Poe - Raji - Bryant

01-20-2014, 04:06 PM
Nightfyre MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Helena, MT Casino cash: $1348849	Who are your top FA choices, and why? You define your own parameters, choose the player, and indicate why they are your top choice. 1) Jairus Byrd. Safety play hindered this team in a terrible way last year. Even the lay-fan could see it and it was even worse than that with additional, more in-depth review. Additionally, this draft class is super weak at safety. Ergo, Mr. Byrd. 2) Lamarr Houston. Moar Interior Passrush. Make it happen. Actually, this is also a great class in the draft, so not only would this signing increase the interior pass rush of the first string unit, but also would allow us to use our draft picks in the pursuit of additional depth on the defensive line. 3) Emmanuel Sanders. This is the deep threat we need opposite of Bowe. Not only that, he runs great underneath routes and has excellent hands. A perfect fit for the Andy Reid offense. The wide receiver class is pretty good this year in the draft as well, so we could be looking at using that third round pick to bolster our WR corps. 4) Jermichael Finley. This guy can't seem to stay healthy - which works to the advantage of the Chiefs as they can sign him to an affordable contract and provide Alex Smith with the premium talent at tight-end he covets. This is a great pick-up if Finley can stay healthy. 5) Jake Locker. Locker will be cut by the Titans, who don't want to pay his option. The dude is a legit option to blossom into a franchise QB if he can stay healthy. He will be a strong backup to Alex Smith and enable us to trade Chase Daniel in a Kevin Kolb/Matt Flynn like-deal.
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03-06-2014, 03:33 AM	#92
Gino-Bartali Rookie Join Date: Feb 2014 Casino cash: $10005970	Brandon Spikes. Best run-stopper LB in the league and can take blocks for DJ. He would be a nice fit even being a two-down LB. Lamarr Houston like Nightfyre proposed would be great, i think he is criminally underrated. With Spikes and Houston (Lamarr) we would have the best Front seven in the league.
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03-06-2014, 07:22 AM	#93
ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $815326	Cap update: Chiefs have $9 million to spend With the NFL's salary cap set at $133 million, the Kansas City Chiefs as of Monday have about $9.6 million of room before they reach the limit. The Chiefs have $122,249,251 in salary-cap commitments for their 51 highest paid players. Only the top 51 salaries count against the cap. The Chiefs have 68 players under contract. Combined with their salary-cap credit of $2,381,518, the Chiefs have $9,626,444 to spend. Twenty-four of the NFL's other 31 teams have more salary-cap room than the Chiefs. The Oakland Raiders lead the NFL with more than $66 million of cap room.
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Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $-19474	Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheet·6 mins Raji hoped for a long-term deal, and he may get one elsewhere. There’s plenty of interest around the league for 1-year deals. He’ll survey __________________ Adopt-A-Chief: John Dorsey
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Jimmya Veteran Join Date: Dec 2012 Casino cash: $10014530	We have to live in the past..... I just wish kc would learn from the past.
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Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $-19474	ProFootballTalk‏@ProFootballTalk·2 mins Report: Packers offer to Raji was for $4 million for one year http://wp.me/p14QSB-9qve __________________ Adopt-A-Chief: John Dorsey
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03-06-2014, 09:31 AM	#103
OldSchool MVP Join Date: Sep 2013 Casino cash: $10035212	Would you think of bringing in Bailey on a 1 year vet deal to see if he could compete for the FS position? He still has his instincts and tackling ability, just not the speed to hang 1 on 1 with #1 WRs in the league anymore.
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03-06-2014, 09:33 AM	#104
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2211450	Raji or Red Bryant next to Poe and we could run the moose ass defense __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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