Branden Albert reportedly wants 9 mil a year with 25 mil guaranteed.

[penbrook]

Per Andrew Abramson

Branden Albert is apparently looking for a deal about $9 million/year with $25 million guaranteed. Pricier than Jake Long last year.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

who?

[Hammock Parties]

well, he SUCKS

[Snapplez]

I remember all those random tweets you posted about the Chiefs taking Geno Smith too. We'll see what Albert gets whenever he signs with us or someone else.

[Lonewolf Ed]

Well, it is nice to see his sense of self-esteem is doing great. LMAO

[Simplicity]

Bro, I was elected to the Pro Bowl. /Albert

[GloryDayz]

Hmmmmmmm, seems like they need to make sure he has to produce and NOT get hurt if he wants that kind of coin.

[Deberg_1990]

Well..... bye

[Gravedigger]

Let him walk I love Branden Albert but he's just too inconsistent.

[Lex Luthor]

Actually, this is good news. It makes the decision to let him leave a very easy decision to make.

[jspchief]

Doesn't he know he lost leverage when Fisher was drafted?

[2bikemike]

Not worth it. He needed to stay healthy and play a lot better for that price.

[Fish]

Doesn't he know he lost leverage when Fisher was drafted?

Seriously. In addition to the apparent lack of interest from other teams before the season started. I don't get it. I like Albert, but his aloof greed is enough for me to not give a shit about his future here.

[penbrook]

who?

He is a sports writer for the Palm Beach Post which covers the Miami Dolphins

[RunKC]

Can we make a rule where if you post a thread with important breaking information, you have to have proof of said information (i.e. tweet or link) or you can't start threads anymore?

[AustinChief]

Former NFL agent Joel Corry, a salary cap expert for National Football Post, believes the Dolphins will try to replace McKinnie by going after Kansas City left tackle Branden Albert, 29.

"I think they'd want an upgrade," Corry said.

Miami considered trading for Albert last offseason. He is playing on the Chiefs' franchise tag and, Corry believes, could command $9 million a season with $25 million guaranteed.

Albert is graded by Pro Football Focus as the 28th-best tackle in the NFL this season out of 76. McKinnie, since joining Miami, is No. 58. Clabo is No. 52 and Martin was No. 61.

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/12/27/4571524/after-the-season-dolphins-will.html#.Ur-JwWRDtWg#storylink=cpy

Uh Oh... GoChiefs' almighty gods of football, PFF, rank him 28th...

Fact is, he's a solid 12-15 guy (above average) who is asking for ridiculous money based on what he is.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

lol. Fuck off, Albert.

[mschiefs1984]

Not going to happen so bye bye Albert

[Mr. Laz]

wait ... so does Albert want 9 mill/25 guaranteed or does Joel Corry think Albert can get 9 mill/25 guaranteed? Or both?

a rather random number for both


I'm pretty sure Albert wants big coin but this looks like some twisted rumors.

[Just Passin' By]

Sounds like the Chiefs will be in the market for a swing tackle.

[Hammock Parties]

Uh Oh... GoChiefs' almighty gods of football, PFF, rank him 28th...


He's also's in the top 5 for pass blocking efficiency.

The overall rating is deceiving because he's missed time.

http://i.imgur.com/ZyUBpkZ.jpg

[TribalElder]

Eric fisher is slated to make about ten bucks

[DaKCMan AP]

No thanks. Stephenson is more than adequate and the #1 pick isn't going to sit.

[hometeam]

As a player, I like Albert a lot. As a person, the way he interacts with fans, I love.


But after this years performance, he just isn't worth top flight LT money. The problem is, someone else will overpay for him.

[The Franchise]

As a player, I like Albert a lot. As a person, the way he interacts with fans, I love.


But after this years performance, he just isn't worth top flight LT money. The problem is, someone else will overpay for him.

This.

Later Albert.

[Rasputin]

Always start your bidding high then the Chiefs will counter with two cheese burgers and he will settle for 5 cheese burgers and some tots.

[DaKCMan AP]

No thanks. Stephenson is more than adequate and the #1 pick isn't going to sit.

Plus the 3rd round comp pick we'll get for him in 2015.

[RippedmyFlesh]

I don't get ranking LT's with RT's. To me it is 2 different positions.

[007]

He can walk then.

[Brianfo]

well, he SUCKS

Geno Smiff. Eat a dick.

[Fritz88]

Some here won't mind paying him that much.
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[CoMoChief]

He's good for missing at least 2 games a season.

He's good. But we drafted Fisher at #1 for a reason, and it's not for him to play RT.

He will be much better at LT, it's what he's used to.

Stephenson can play RT...if anything we desperately need to upgrade interior Oline, WR, FS, and CB.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

He'll end up resigning here. For less. I'm almost sure of it.

[BigMeatballDave]

Yeah, not happening.

[hometeam]

He'll end up resigning here. For less. I'm almost sure of it.

This is what I would like to see.

For those of you who want to stick fisher at LT and go with it, don't you remember him getting fucking spanked all season? If Albert is gone, Stephenson is our guy at LT.

[GloryDayz]

Is he trying to pay for a new suite he commited to at Arrowhead?

[Easy 6]

Jimmy crack corn and i don't care...

Its been fun, Branden.

[BigMeatballDave]

This is what I would like to see.

For those of you who want to stick fisher at LT and go with it, don't you remember him getting fucking spanked all season? If Albert is gone, Stephenson is our guy at LT.

I recall seeing a ton of improvement from Fisher as the season went on.

Albert is gone, and Fisher is the LT.

I'd be shocked, otherwise.

[BigMeatballDave]

Why even commit half of that kind of money?

[Great Expectations]

Fisher has improved, but I don't feel comfortable with him at LT.

[BigMeatballDave]

Fisher has improved, but I don't feel comfortable with him at LT.

Eh, he'll be fine. It's his natural position.

[Easy 6]

He knows we're not paying that, its an easy way to say I WANT OUT.

[penbrook]

Fisher has improved, but I don't feel comfortable with him at LT.

That's why Stephenson will be the LT. Fisher will stay at RT.

[BigMeatballDave]

That's why Stephenson will be the LT. Fisher will stay at RT.

Nope.

Fisher is a 1st round pick. Reid will plug him in at LT.

Hey, if it doesn't work, he can always go back.

[penbrook]

Nope.

Fisher is a 1st round pick. Reid will plug him in at LT.

Hey, if it doesn't work, he can always go back.

Reid said he Values LT and RT the same.

At this moment who is the better LT. The answer is Stephenson. He should be the LT until Fisher can beat him out.

[BigMeatballDave]

Reid said he Values LT and RT the same.

At this moment who is the better LT. The answer is Stephenson. He should be the LT until Fisher can beat him out.

Stephenson has more time at RT.

LT is Fisher's natural position.

Fisher wasn't drafted to play RT.

[penbrook]

Stephenson has more time at RT.

LT is Fisher's natural position.

Fisher wasn't drafted to play RT.

Doesn't matter. Stephenson gives us the best chance to win at LT. All people care about is wins regardless of position.

[aturnis]

Somebody please tell me what Stephenson did to earn all this clout. When he subbed for Fisher early in the season, he.was.shit. He came in at LT against Denver, NEVER ONCE WENT UP AGAINST VON MILLER(Fisher handled him every snap), played well against the DREADFUL Redskins, then pretty well looked like shit again last week.

He might be one of our best linemen, but he's not one of our best tackles

[Mr. Laz]

This is what I would like to see.

For those of you who want to stick fisher at LT and go with it, don't you remember him getting ****ing spanked all season? If Albert is gone, Stephenson is our guy at LT.
Fisher didn't get spanked all year.

He played pretty good for a rookie.

[splatbass]

Can we make a rule where if you post a thread with important breaking information, you have to have proof of said information (i.e. tweet or link) or you can't start threads anymore?

Why another rule when all you have to do is ignore the thread?

[KCFaninSEA]

I think BA will resign, and I would be OK with if the price is right. 9 per is too much. To many other areas of need that will require some of what he makes this year.

[BigMeatballDave]

Doesn't matter. Stephenson gives us the best chance to win at LT. All people care about is wins regardless of position.

Fisher has a much higher ceiling at LT.

[Chiefaholic]

If he's asking anywhere near that number, letting him walk and taking a 2015 pick at the bottom of the third round seems like the thing to do. I'd rather address the O-line needs in the draft, and use the cap space Albert wants to address FS, and WR this offseason

[okcchief]

Buh bye

[Just Passin' By]

That's why Stephenson will be the LT. Fisher will stay at RT.

Are you as confident about this as you were about the Chiefs taking Geno Smith?

[Strongside]

I also would like 9 mil a year with 25 guaranteed. Just tossing my hat into the ring here. I can play any position on the line (or team) for that money. I may not be any good...but I will play.

[RealSNR]

And I'll bet Andrew Abramson is a totally reliable source who actually asked Albert and/or his agent about their plans for a new contract, and they were 100% truthful, honest, and up front about it.

Not buying any of this garbage whatsoever at this point. I don't care who reports these figures. It's all fucking bullshit 3 months before the start of free agency.

[Mav]

And I'll bet Andrew Abramson is a totally reliable source who actually asked Albert and/or his agent about their plans for a new contract, and they were 100% truthful, honest, and up front about it.

Not buying any of this garbage whatsoever at this point. I don't care who reports these figures. It's all ****ing bullshit 3 months before the start of free agency.

and a single day after the Pro Bowl teams were announced.

[ChiefsCountry]

Fisher has a much higher ceiling at LT.

No he doesn't. Stephenson has just has a high ceiling or higher than Fisher. Stephenson came out as a junior, Lane Johnson slid over to his spot and was drafted 4th overall.

[Psyko Tek]

franchise his ass and get trade offers or let him try to gert that on the frre market
who elses contract is due this year?

[RunKC]

No he doesn't. Stephenson has just has a high ceiling or higher than Fisher. Stephenson came out as a junior, Lane Johnson slid over to his spot and was drafted 4th overall.

LMAO

[kcxiv]

Doesn't he know he lost leverage when Fisher was drafted?

He didnt lose any leverage, he's gonna get that 9 million, wont be with the Chiefs, but if you were him, who gives a shit. So he gets to get off a team, that hasnt won a superbowl in 40 years? I dont see how he loses anything.

[penbrook]

franchise his ass and get trade offers or let him try to gert that on the frre market
who elses contract is due this year?

Jon Asamoah, Kendrick Lewis, Geoff Schwartz, Dexter Mccluster, Quinten Demps are the top free agents besides Albert on our team

[patteeu]

He's also's in the top 5 for pass blocking efficiency.

The overall rating is deceiving because he's missed time.

http://i.imgur.com/ZyUBpkZ.jpg

It's not that deceiving though. His overall rating is based on 800 snaps. The 10 LTs ahead of him on the list who have played in all 15 games this season have averaged 895.6 snaps. Albert's overall rating of 10.0 is 0.0125/snap. At that rate, Albert would have had a rating of 11.2 on the average number of snaps which would move him up one spot past Anthony Costonzo to 27th.

And I know you know this, but for others, that ranking of 28th includes both LTs and RTs. If you limit it to LTs, he's the 18th highest rated LT (and would move up to the 17th spot if we extrapolated his rating to the 15 game average number of snaps.

He's highly ranked for pass blocking as you point out, but the PFF rating for his run blocking is pretty bad (-2.4). And out of 76 OTs, he's one of only 3 with a negative rating for penalties.

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

He's not worth that much. Sucks.

[TribalElder]

Jon Asamoah, Kendrick Lewis, Geoff Schwartz, Dexter Mccluster, Quinten Demps are the top free agents besides Albert on our team

LMAO:LOL:LMAO:LOL:

[bevischief]

As a player, I like Albert a lot. As a person, the way he interacts with fans, I love.


But after this years performance, he just isn't worth top flight LT money. The problem is, someone else will overpay for him.

This.

[griZZly64]

I love how these reporters tweet out a year old story and act like they just broke some insane news. Same amount he was asking for in the offseason. HUGE SURPRISE THERE!

[AussieChiefsFan]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y188/stickjock/CurlyBillWellBye_zpsaa543fcc.jpg

[BlackHelicopters]

Someone will give him what he seeks. It won't be the Chiefs.

[bevischief]

By.................................................

[notorious]

LMAO:LOL:LMAO:LOL:

This.

[SAUTO]

No he doesn't. Stephenson has just has a high ceiling or higher than Fisher. Stephenson came out as a junior, Lane Johnson slid over to his spot and was drafted 4th overall.

I don't know about a higher ceiling but its telling where each have lined up while albert has been out

[BlackHelicopters]

I want hookers. And blow.

[SAUTO]

I want hookers. And blow.

that's easy. ill get you that if you will get me 9 mil per 25 guaranteed.

[Eleazar]

28th best tackle eh?

[FringeNC]

Why would we sign Albert? Not sure how it could be considered the best use of cap.

[Ragged Robin]

Dorsey will let him walk and Fisher will move to the left side in the offseason.

[Rausch]

Why would we sign Albert? Not sure how it could be considered the best use of cap.

I'd still put him as a top 10 guy.

That said we have holes at FS, WR, two starters on the line with contracts up and a huge need in locking up Houston...

[Rausch]

Dorsey will let him walk and Fisher will move to the left side in the offseason.

Fisher won't move anywhere...

[penbrook]

Fisher won't move anywhere...

:thumb:

[Wilson8]

The NFL salary cap for 2014 is going to play a big role in what KC is able to do in the off-season.

We are close to $121MM now and the cap is not projected to be that much higher for this next year. Also have to have money to sign draft picks.

We can save some money by releasing Dunta Robinson - $5,300,000 cap figure which would save us $3,300,000 with $2,000,000 of dead money.

We could also get some cap relieve if Dwayne Bowe (12MM), Tamba Hali (11.619MM), Brandon Flowers (10.5MM), or Eric Berry (11.619MM) would be willing to change their contracts.

KC's free agents such as Branden Albert, Tyson Jackson, and Dexter McCluster are probably gone because they can sign for more money elsewhere.

Kansas City will have to use their 6 draft picks wisely and hunt for bargains like they did last year with Geoff Schwartz and Quintin Demps.

There are some good free agent Offensive Tackles, Safeties, and ILBs that could help the Chiefs, but we are going to have to find bargains and draft well in trying to improve the team.

[MahiMike]

Per Andrew Abramson

Branden Albert is apparently looking for a deal about $9 million/year with $25 million guaranteed. Pricier than Jake Long last year.

How much is left in the SOC kitty?

[ThaVirus]

The NFL salary cap for 2014 is going to play a big role in what KC is able to do in the off-season.

We are close to $121MM now and the cap is not projected to be that much higher for this next year. Also have to have money to sign draft picks.

We can save some money by releasing Dunta Robinson - $5,300,000 cap figure which would save us $3,300,000 with $2,000,000 of dead money.

We could also get some cap relieve if Dwayne Bowe (12MM), Tamba Hali (11.619MM), Brandon Flowers (10.5MM), or Eric Berry (11.619MM) would be willing to change their contracts.

KC's free agents such as Branden Albert, Tyson Jackson, and Dexter McCluster are probably gone because they can sign for more money elsewhere.

Kansas City will have to use their 6 draft picks wisely and hunt for bargains like they did last year with Geoff Schwartz and Quintin Demps.

There are some good free agent Offensive Tackles, Safeties, and ILBs that could help the Chiefs, but we are going to have to find bargains and draft well in trying to improve the team.

Flowers restructured last season right?

What are the chances he gets cut this offseason?

[spanky 52]

Flowers restructured last season right?

What are the chances he gets cut this offseason?

I'm not advocating anyone gets cut but Bowe and Berry are safe. Are Hali and Flowers?

[penbrook]

Flowers restructured last season right?

What are the chances he gets cut this offseason?

Cutting a pro Bowler and a solid starting CB. I don't think so

[Bwana]

The NFL salary cap for 2014 is going to play a big role in what KC is able to do in the off-season.

We are close to $121MM now and the cap is not projected to be that much higher for this next year. Also have to have money to sign draft picks.

We can save some money by releasing Dunta Robinson - $5,300,000 cap figure which would save us $3,300,000 with $2,000,000 of dead money.

We could also get some cap relieve if Dwayne Bowe (12MM), Tamba Hali (11.619MM), Brandon Flowers (10.5MM), or Eric Berry (11.619MM) would be willing to change their contracts.

KC's free agents such as Branden Albert, Tyson Jackson, and Dexter McCluster are probably gone because they can sign for more money elsewhere.

Kansas City will have to use their 6 draft picks wisely and hunt for bargains like they did last year with Geoff Schwartz and Quintin Demps.

There are some good free agent Offensive Tackles, Safeties, and ILBs that could help the Chiefs, but we are going to have to find bargains and draft well in trying to improve the team.

Flowers and stone hands should help out the team with a refund check.

[Saul Good]

Hali
Bowe
Flowers

At least one is gone next year...maybe more.

[Mr. Laz]

Hali
Bowe
Flowers

At least one is gone next year...maybe more.
Flowers just restructured so that would probably make him difficult to trade/cut.

Bowe just signed a huge contract with guaranteed money so he is almost impossible to trade/cut

Hali is our best pass rusher unless you move Houston to RDE


so which one is gone?

[MotherfuckerJones]

Extend Berry, restructure Hali and Bowe. Extend Houston. Cut Dunta. Jamaal's gona need an extension too.

[Mr. Laz]

Extend Berry, restructure Hali and Bowe. Extend Houston. Cut Dunta. Jamaal's gona need an extension too.unless Jamaal holds out he isn't getting shit

Bowe just got a new contract

[Saul Good]

Flowers just restructured so that would probably make him difficult to trade/cut.

Bowe just signed a huge contract with guaranteed money so he is almost impossible to trade/cut

Hali is our best pass rusher unless you move Houston to RDE


so which one is gone?

I'd try to cut Flowers unless his cap hit is prohibitive.

[Wilson8]

Flowers restructured last season right?

What are the chances he gets cut this offseason?

Maybe…

Contract numbers according to - http://overthecap.com/cap.php?Name=Brandon Flowers&Position=CB&Team=Chiefs

2011 – $3MM
2012 - $8 MM
2013 – $6.6MM
2014 – $10.5MM
2015 – $11.5 MM
2016 – $9.75MM

If KC cuts Flowers in this next year, they have $7MM in dead money and only save $3.5MM.

[penbrook]

What's it gonna cost to extend Charles

[Mr. Laz]

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font-family: arial; padding: 2px 5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; width: 790.7999877929688px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">Brandon Flowers (http://overthecap.com/cap.php?Name=Brandon%20Flowers&Position=CB&Team=Chiefs)</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$5,250,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$3,000,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$2,000,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$250,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$10,500,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$7,000,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$3,500,000</td></tr><tr class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial; padding: 2px 5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; width: 790.7999877929688px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">Alex Smith (http://overthecap.com/cap.php?Name=Alex%20Smith&Position=QB&Team=Chiefs)</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$7,500,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$0</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$0</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$0</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$7,500,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$0</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$7,500,000</td></tr><tr class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial; padding: 2px 5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; width: 790.7999877929688px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">Sean Smith (http://overthecap.com/cap.php?Name=Sean%20Smith&Position=CB&Team=Chiefs)</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$3,450,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$2,250,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$0</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$50,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$5,750,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$4,500,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$1,250,000</td></tr><tr class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial; padding: 2px 5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; width: 790.7999877929688px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">Dunta Robinson (http://overthecap.com/cap.php?Name=Dunta%20Robinson&Position=CB&Team=Chiefs)</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$3,200,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$1,000,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$1,000,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$100,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$5,300,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$2,000,000</td><td class="sortable" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; padding: 0.5em 0em;">$3,300,000</td></tr></tbody></table>

[Sandy Vagina]

Maybe…

Contract numbers according to - http://overthecap.com/cap.php?Name=Brandon Flowers&Position=CB&Team=Chiefs

2011 – $3MM
2012 - $8 MM
2013 – $6.6MM
2014 – $10.5MM
2015 – $11.5 MM
2016 – $9.75MM

If KC cuts Flowers in this next year, they have $7MM in dead money and only save $3.5MM.

They will have to look elsewhere to open up cap room... at least for another season. :huh:

[Mr. Laz]

cutting Flowers would create 7 million in dead cap money by that website

[PunkinDrublic]

His negotiation tactics consist of rolling around on the ground for 10 minutes and punching the turf.

[rocks]

See ya!

[Wilson8]

Kansas City Chiefs 2014

QB – Alex Smith - $7,500,000, Chase Daniel - $3,400,000, Tyler Bray - $498,333

RB/FB – Jamaal Charles - $4,833,333, Knile Davis - $646,504, Anthony Sherman - $645,000, Cyrus Gray - $605,418

WR – Dwayne Bowe - $12,000,000, Donnie Avery - $2,850,000, A.J. Jenkins - $1,021,594, Junior Hemingway - $495,000
KC free agent(s) - Dexter McCluster
NFL free agent(s) – Eric Decker, Jeremy Macklin, Hakeem Nicks, Riley Cooper
KC Possible Signing – Riley Cooper - good football player with damaged public relations. Also has Andy Reid connection. Would love to have Decker but that is just dreaming.

TE – Anthony Fasano - $4,375,000, Travis Kelce - $711,826, Sean McGrath - $495,000
NFL free agent(s) – Jermichael Finley, Dustin Keller, Dennis Pitta, Clay Harbor
KC Possible Signing – Clay Harbor (inexpensive backup that played in Andy Reid offense)

C – Rodney Hudson - $1,115,577, Eric Kush - $534,279
NFL free agent(s) – Alex Mack

G – Jeff Allen - $1,266,497, Rishaw Johnson - $570,000, Rokevious Watkins - $545,000
KC free agent(s) – Geoff Schwartz, Jon Asamoah
NFL free agent(s) – Zane Beadles, Matt Slauson
KC Possible Signing – Geoff Schwartz – can play guard or backup at right tackle.

T – Eric Fisher - $5,043,295, Donald Stephenson - $754,375
KC free agent(s) - Branden Albert
NFL free agent(s) – Jordan Gross, Eugene Monroe, Mchael Oher, Roger Saffold

DT – Dontari Poe - $3,087,274, Jaye Howard - $570,000
KC free agent(s) – Jerrell Powe
KC Possible Signing – Jerrell Powe

DE – Mike DeVito - $4,900,000, Allen Bailey - $808,986, Mike Catapano - $520,281
Free agent – Tyson Jackson
NFL free agents(s) – Ziggy Hood, Paul Soliai (DT)

OLB – Tamba Hali - $11,619,700, Justin Houston - $837,812, Josh Martin - $495,000, Dezmon Moses - $570,000
KC free agent(s) - Frank Zombo
KC Possible Signing – Frank Zombo

ILB – Derrick Johnson - $4,250,000, Nico Johnson $624,500, James Michael Johnson - $570,000
KC free agent(s) - Akeem Jordon
NFL free agent(s) – Karlos Dansby, Daryl Smith, D.J. Williams, Jon Beason
KC Possible Signing – Maybe one of the above comes at a reduced rate because of age. Any of them would be an improvement to Jordan.

CB – Brandon Flowers – $10,500,000, Sean Smith - $5,850,000, Dunta Robinson – $5,300,000, Ron Parker - $645,000, Marcus Cooper - $495,000
Dunta Robinson would have $2,000,000 dead money if released.

S – Eric Berry - $11,619,700, Sanders Commings - $556,878
KC free agent(s) – Quintin Demps, Kendrick Lewis, Husain Abdullah
NFL free agent(s) – Nate Allen, T.J. Ward, Jairus Byrd, Antoine Bethea, Chris Clemons, Michael Huff, Charles Woodson, Taylor Mayes Yeremiah Bell, Mike Adams
KC Possible Signing – Quintin Demps, Michael Huff’s value has dropped with his failures in Baltimore and Denver but might still work well in KC on a 1 year contract.

ST – Dustin Colquitt - $3,800,000, Ryan Succop - $2,708,750
KC free agent(s) - Thomas Gafford
KC Possible Signing – Thomas Gaffford

Top 51 salary total - $120,970,251.

[ThaVirus]

I love Bowe but, with our current cap situation, that contract feels like it will hamper us in the future.

We badly need a pass rusher but that contract Hali's sporting is going to require a look. Maybe we could explore some trade options..

[BossChief]

The writing is on the wall.

[BossChief]

We have under 121 on the books and the limit will probably be up to around 126 if it goes up by a similar amount as it did this year.

We have just about 3 million to roll over from this year
Cutting Robinson saves us 3.5
Cutting Daniels saves another 2.5

Extending Berrys deal should save us at least 3-4 million, as his cap hit is 11 and top safeties get around 7.

Restructuring Hali's deal would be wise. A "you're gonna retire a Chief" contract with big roster bonuses each year and converting some of is pay to a bonus.

If we squeeze the cap in the right places, we should be able to get plenty of wiggle room.

[Wilson8]

Trading Dwayne Bowe would be ideal but where would you find a trade partner for that contract and the value that the team would get?

Cutting him would result in $16MM of dead money and –$4MM in cap savings.

[BossChief]

Nobody is trading for Bowe.

[Wilson8]

Cutting Daniel saves 1.4MM. Maybe we will find out today how he looks as a backup.

[Easy 6]

We're gonna need Bowe next year, he may not be a world beater but he will be a dandy #2.

With what we have, a free agent and a drafted player, that corp will look a LOT better.

[BossChief]

Cutting Daniel saves 1.4MM. Maybe we will find out today how he looks as a backup.

Haha

Maybe he has a big day and Andy can trade him for a pick.

[Wilson8]

We currently have these draft picks to work with -

KC’s Draft Picks for 2014
1 –
2 – Traded for Alex Smith
3 –
4 –
5 –
6 –
6 (Received from Dallas Cowboys for Edgar Jones) –
7 – Traded to Dallas in Edgar Jones trade

[Wilson8]

With the 2014 roster, as it is right now, we need a #1 WR, FS, G, T, DE, and ILB. You can rank them according to need but we will have to use some free agents along with the draft to take care of the roster.

[Mr. Laz]

With the 2014 roster, as it is right now, we need a #1 WR, FS, G, T, DE, and ILB. You can rank them according to need but we will have to use some free agents along with the draft to take care of the roster.
guard - Schwartz
tackles - stephenson and fisher
Tjax at DE
ILB - Nico Johnson

we need a #1 WR and #1 FS and #1 TE

depth all over

[Ragged Robin]

Cutting Daniel saves 1.4MM. Maybe we will find out today how he looks as a backup.

Even if Daniel performs well today (unlikely), they should cut him either way. They can bring another young-ish veteran for cheaper (Tolzien? He also played behind Alex in SF) and have him compete with Bray.

[Gravedigger]

With the 2014 roster, as it is right now, we need a #1 WR, FS, G, T, DE, and ILB. You can rank them according to need but we will have to use some free agents along with the draft to take care of the roster.

Don't really need an ILB, our LBs are the best part of our D. I'd rather them focus on improving the secondary further.