kccrow
02-19-2017, 06:49 PM
Offseason Plan
Release
Jah Reid (OL) - Release (+$1,918,750) - Reid became insurance after the Chiefs signed Mitchell Schwartz, and Reid hasn't even seen much action with all of the injuries at guard. His salary is needed elsewhere.
Allow to Walk
Eric Berry (FS) - The Chiefs couldn't get a deal done with Berry last year, and the cap restraints are tightening with other contracts to worry about. His demands are too much. Prefer tag and trade if possible.
Dontari Poe (NT) - The Chiefs nose tackle has been anything but his old self the past two seasons as back injuries seem to have taken their toll. Poe went from top-notch to very average, let him go.
Josh Mauga (ILB) - While a solid player against the run, he's nothing special. A year without him and developing youngsters makes this an easy decision.
Albert Wilson (WR) - Lackluster play and the ascention of Tyreek Hill as a rookie makes Wilson easily expendable. A RFA tender is too much to pay for his services in my opinion.
Jarvis Jenkins (DL) - Chris Jones and Rakeem Nunez-Roches are developing nicely. Dorsey will likely look to add more young depth.
Mike Person (OG) - Not a contributor.
Kenny Cook (WR) - Not a contributor.
Re-Sign
Jamaal Charles (RB) - 1-year Extension w/restructure (+$2,687,500) converting $3,000,000 roster bonus to signing bonus and splitting $3.75 m salary to $1.75 m (fully guaranteed) in 2017 and $2.00 m in 2018. Charles is getting old and those injuries are a factor. The Chiefs cannot carry his near $6.2 m cap number. A restructure/extension is necessary or he's going to have to be cut.
Terrance Mitchell (CB) - 2-year Extension (-$500,000), adding $4,500,000 w/ 1,500,000 signing bonus (see Nickell Roby-Coleman, BUF).
Daniel Sorensen (SS) - 1-year RFA original round tender of $1,671,000
Cairo Santos (K) - 1-year RFA original round tender of $1,671,000
Trey Millard (FB) - 1-year ERFA tender of $615,000
*James Winchester (LS) - Signed 5-year $4,450,000 contract with $500,000 guaranteed (-$1,125,000)
Acquisitions (incl. Free Agent/Trade/Waiver Claim)
Zach Brown (ILB, BUF) - (-$6,750,000) 4-years, $30,000,000 w/ $14,500,000 guaranteed, including $5,500,000 signing bonus (see Danny Trevathan, CHI).
Lawrence Guy (DE, BAL) - (-$1,750,000) 2-years, $4,250,000 w/ 1,000,000 signing bonus (see Jared Crick)
Projected Cap Space before Draft Class & Practice Squad (Top 53): $4.80 m
Roster Breakout Pre-Draft
QB: Alex Smith, Tyler Bray, Joel Stave
RB: Jamaal Charles, Spencer Ware, Charcandrick West, Darrin Reaves
FB: Anthony Sherman, Will Ratelle, Trey Millard
WR: Jeremy Maclin, Chris Conley, Tyreek Hill, De'Anthony Thomas, Demarcus Robinson, Seantavius Jones
TE: Travis Kelce, Demetrius Harris, James O'Shaughnessy, Ross Travis
OC: Mitch Morse
OG: Parker Ehinger, Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff, Jordan Devey, Zach Fulton, Joseph Cheek
OT: Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz, Bryan Witzmann, Isaiah Battle, Josh James
DL: Jaye Howard, Allen Bailey, Chris Jones, L. Guy, David King, T.J. Barnes, Montori Hughes, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Cory Johnson
OLB: Justin Houston, Tamba Hali, Dee Ford, Frank Zombo, Dadi Nicolas, Earl Okine, Victor Ochi
ILB: Derrick Johnson, Zach Brown, DJ Alexander, Khaseem Greene, Ramik Wilson, Terrance Smith, Justin March-Lillard
CB: Marcus Peters, Terrance Mitchell, Phillip Gaines, Steven Nelson, Kenneth Acker, D.J. White, Vernon Harris, Julian Wilson
S: Ron Parker, Daniel Sorensen, Eric Murray, Jimmy Hall
ST: Cairo Santos, Dustin Colquitt, James Winchester
Draft
I'm not a Lance Zierlein fan, but included links to his write-ups on NFL.com
1 - QB Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech (6'2" 229)
The Chiefs are poised to take a shot at a QB this year, and it doesn't really matter which of the top ones they go for. All will need seasoning behind a veteran if possible. Mahomes needs alot of work, but he has the highest ceiling. Reid's reigned in some mobile gunslingers in the past, so there's no reason to think he wouldn't do it again.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/patrick-mahomes?id=2558125
2 - FS Marcus Williams, Utah (6'0" 195)
The Chiefs long-term cap situation is better without Eric Berry, unfortunately. I think KC can replace his production more easily than some, but they won't replace his leadership immediately. Williams is a playmaker and rangy safety that can man the single-high spot with ease. A prototypical cover safety in today's NFL.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/marcus-williams?id=2558068
3 - OT Adam Bisnowaty, Pittsburgh (6'6" 307) (Proj RG)
Bisnowaty could probably play right tackle, but his power and abilities best match up at guard. Bisnowaty would immediately improve a huge weakness at right guard, helping to fortify the offensive line. The bonus is that Bisnowaty could slide out to tackle if needed.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/adam-bisnowaty?id=2557834
3 - DT Jaleel Johnson, Iowa (6'3" 309) (Proj NT) Comp. S. Smith
With back problems limiting Poe's effectiveness the past two seasons and a huge pay day coming, I think KC is best off looking at the future. Get a youngster that can split some snaps with Howard this season, then let him take over in 2018. Johnson isn't a pass rushing lineman, but he's strong and he holds up against the run game. with as many 2-4 and 2-5 lineps the Chiefs use, having a nose that rushes the passer isn't of paramount importance.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/jaleel-johnson?id=2557845
4 - LB Alex Anzalone, Florida (6'3" 240) (Proj LILB)
The Chiefs obviously have to revamp the linebackers with Johnson out with another Achilles and Mauga out, a big reason I want the Chiefs to go hard after Zach Brown if he hits free agency. Anzalone is another solidly built, athletic player that can get the job done in all facets. Anzalone's injury history is going to push him down in the draft some, but if he can stay healthy on Sunday's he's going to be a steal.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/alex-anzalone?id=2558163
5 - SS Tedrick Thompson, Colorado (6'0" 211)
Thompson is another ballhawk at safety, but he lays the wood more often than Williams. I see Thompson as a long-term, developmental guy that can take over for Ron Parker.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/tedric-thompson?id=2557881
5 - WR Travin Dural, LSU (6'1" 209) Comp. C. Daniel
Dural is kind of a sleeper in that LSU doesn't have QB's to get their guys the ball very often. I like Dural's skill set, and I think if you polish this guy, he can be a very effective, Mike Wallace-type receiver.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/travin-dural?id=2558170
6 - TE Cole Hikutini, Louisville (6'5" 248) Comp. D. Stephenson
I have a feeling Hikutini will rocket up boards if he puts on a show for scouts in the underwear Olympics, but this is where his value currently lies. Hikutini's major knock is that he's not a good run blocker. While I'd like to see KC get better in that department, it doesn't seem that Reid' has emphasized it. One thing Hikutini has in spades is athleticism and the ability to separate to make plays in all areas of the field.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/cole-hikutini?id=2558179
6 - DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, Northwestern (6'3" 265) (Proj ROLB) Comp. T. Branch
The Chiefs need a guy to develope to take over for Tamba Hali, and Odenigbo looks to have a perfect pedigree. While not a super-athlete, Odenigbo has a good motor and can get to the QB with exellent burst and bull rush. I see Odenigbo as developing into the same type of player as Hali was.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/ifeadi-odenigbo?id=2558278
7 - RB Aaron Jones, UTEP (5'10" 205)
If not for an ankle injury that sidelined him for most of 2015, Jones would be in the conversation for one of the top backs in the nation. Instead, Jones is forgotten about as a runner from C-USA. Jones is an explosive one-cut runner with great vision and balance. He also may be the best receiving back in the class, including functioning as a deep threat in UTEP's offense. Definitely cut in the same mold as guys like Charlie Garner and LeSean McCoy. Jones rushed for over 1700 yards and had over 200 receiving yards with 20 total TD's in 2016.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/aaron-jones?id=2558116
*Chiefs lost original 6th round pick for tampering with J. Maclin.
QB: A. Smith, P. Mahomes, T. Bray
RB: S. Ware, J. Charles, A. Jones, C. West
FB: A. Sherman
WR: J. Maclin, C. Conley, T. Hill, D. Robinson, T. Dural
TE: T. Kelce, D. Harris, C. Hikutini
OL: E. Fisher, M. Schwartz, B. Witzmann
OG: P. Ehinger, A. Bisnowaty, L. Duvernay-Tardiff
OC: M. Morse, Z. Fulton
DE: C. Jones, A. Bailey, L. Guy, R. Nunez-Roches
NT: J. Howard, J. Johnson
OLB: J. Houston, D. Ford, T. Hali, F. Zombo, I. Odenigbo, D. Nicholas*, Victor Ochi
ILB: Z. Brown, R. Wilson, A. Anzalone, D. Alexander, T. Smith, D. Johnson*
CB: M. Peters, T. Mitchell, P. Gaines, S. Nelson, D. White
FS: M. Williams, E. Murray
SS: R. Parker, D. Sorensen, T. Thompson
ST: C. Santos, D. Colquitt, J. Winchester
* Likely to start season on PUP
Release
Jah Reid (OL) - Release (+$1,918,750) - Reid became insurance after the Chiefs signed Mitchell Schwartz, and Reid hasn't even seen much action with all of the injuries at guard. His salary is needed elsewhere.
Allow to Walk
Eric Berry (FS) - The Chiefs couldn't get a deal done with Berry last year, and the cap restraints are tightening with other contracts to worry about. His demands are too much. Prefer tag and trade if possible.
Dontari Poe (NT) - The Chiefs nose tackle has been anything but his old self the past two seasons as back injuries seem to have taken their toll. Poe went from top-notch to very average, let him go.
Josh Mauga (ILB) - While a solid player against the run, he's nothing special. A year without him and developing youngsters makes this an easy decision.
Albert Wilson (WR) - Lackluster play and the ascention of Tyreek Hill as a rookie makes Wilson easily expendable. A RFA tender is too much to pay for his services in my opinion.
Jarvis Jenkins (DL) - Chris Jones and Rakeem Nunez-Roches are developing nicely. Dorsey will likely look to add more young depth.
Mike Person (OG) - Not a contributor.
Kenny Cook (WR) - Not a contributor.
Re-Sign
Jamaal Charles (RB) - 1-year Extension w/restructure (+$2,687,500) converting $3,000,000 roster bonus to signing bonus and splitting $3.75 m salary to $1.75 m (fully guaranteed) in 2017 and $2.00 m in 2018. Charles is getting old and those injuries are a factor. The Chiefs cannot carry his near $6.2 m cap number. A restructure/extension is necessary or he's going to have to be cut.
Terrance Mitchell (CB) - 2-year Extension (-$500,000), adding $4,500,000 w/ 1,500,000 signing bonus (see Nickell Roby-Coleman, BUF).
Daniel Sorensen (SS) - 1-year RFA original round tender of $1,671,000
Cairo Santos (K) - 1-year RFA original round tender of $1,671,000
Trey Millard (FB) - 1-year ERFA tender of $615,000
*James Winchester (LS) - Signed 5-year $4,450,000 contract with $500,000 guaranteed (-$1,125,000)
Acquisitions (incl. Free Agent/Trade/Waiver Claim)
Zach Brown (ILB, BUF) - (-$6,750,000) 4-years, $30,000,000 w/ $14,500,000 guaranteed, including $5,500,000 signing bonus (see Danny Trevathan, CHI).
Lawrence Guy (DE, BAL) - (-$1,750,000) 2-years, $4,250,000 w/ 1,000,000 signing bonus (see Jared Crick)
Projected Cap Space before Draft Class & Practice Squad (Top 53): $4.80 m
Roster Breakout Pre-Draft
QB: Alex Smith, Tyler Bray, Joel Stave
RB: Jamaal Charles, Spencer Ware, Charcandrick West, Darrin Reaves
FB: Anthony Sherman, Will Ratelle, Trey Millard
WR: Jeremy Maclin, Chris Conley, Tyreek Hill, De'Anthony Thomas, Demarcus Robinson, Seantavius Jones
TE: Travis Kelce, Demetrius Harris, James O'Shaughnessy, Ross Travis
OC: Mitch Morse
OG: Parker Ehinger, Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff, Jordan Devey, Zach Fulton, Joseph Cheek
OT: Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz, Bryan Witzmann, Isaiah Battle, Josh James
DL: Jaye Howard, Allen Bailey, Chris Jones, L. Guy, David King, T.J. Barnes, Montori Hughes, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Cory Johnson
OLB: Justin Houston, Tamba Hali, Dee Ford, Frank Zombo, Dadi Nicolas, Earl Okine, Victor Ochi
ILB: Derrick Johnson, Zach Brown, DJ Alexander, Khaseem Greene, Ramik Wilson, Terrance Smith, Justin March-Lillard
CB: Marcus Peters, Terrance Mitchell, Phillip Gaines, Steven Nelson, Kenneth Acker, D.J. White, Vernon Harris, Julian Wilson
S: Ron Parker, Daniel Sorensen, Eric Murray, Jimmy Hall
ST: Cairo Santos, Dustin Colquitt, James Winchester
Draft
I'm not a Lance Zierlein fan, but included links to his write-ups on NFL.com
1 - QB Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech (6'2" 229)
The Chiefs are poised to take a shot at a QB this year, and it doesn't really matter which of the top ones they go for. All will need seasoning behind a veteran if possible. Mahomes needs alot of work, but he has the highest ceiling. Reid's reigned in some mobile gunslingers in the past, so there's no reason to think he wouldn't do it again.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/patrick-mahomes?id=2558125
2 - FS Marcus Williams, Utah (6'0" 195)
The Chiefs long-term cap situation is better without Eric Berry, unfortunately. I think KC can replace his production more easily than some, but they won't replace his leadership immediately. Williams is a playmaker and rangy safety that can man the single-high spot with ease. A prototypical cover safety in today's NFL.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/marcus-williams?id=2558068
3 - OT Adam Bisnowaty, Pittsburgh (6'6" 307) (Proj RG)
Bisnowaty could probably play right tackle, but his power and abilities best match up at guard. Bisnowaty would immediately improve a huge weakness at right guard, helping to fortify the offensive line. The bonus is that Bisnowaty could slide out to tackle if needed.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/adam-bisnowaty?id=2557834
3 - DT Jaleel Johnson, Iowa (6'3" 309) (Proj NT) Comp. S. Smith
With back problems limiting Poe's effectiveness the past two seasons and a huge pay day coming, I think KC is best off looking at the future. Get a youngster that can split some snaps with Howard this season, then let him take over in 2018. Johnson isn't a pass rushing lineman, but he's strong and he holds up against the run game. with as many 2-4 and 2-5 lineps the Chiefs use, having a nose that rushes the passer isn't of paramount importance.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/jaleel-johnson?id=2557845
4 - LB Alex Anzalone, Florida (6'3" 240) (Proj LILB)
The Chiefs obviously have to revamp the linebackers with Johnson out with another Achilles and Mauga out, a big reason I want the Chiefs to go hard after Zach Brown if he hits free agency. Anzalone is another solidly built, athletic player that can get the job done in all facets. Anzalone's injury history is going to push him down in the draft some, but if he can stay healthy on Sunday's he's going to be a steal.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/alex-anzalone?id=2558163
5 - SS Tedrick Thompson, Colorado (6'0" 211)
Thompson is another ballhawk at safety, but he lays the wood more often than Williams. I see Thompson as a long-term, developmental guy that can take over for Ron Parker.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/tedric-thompson?id=2557881
5 - WR Travin Dural, LSU (6'1" 209) Comp. C. Daniel
Dural is kind of a sleeper in that LSU doesn't have QB's to get their guys the ball very often. I like Dural's skill set, and I think if you polish this guy, he can be a very effective, Mike Wallace-type receiver.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/travin-dural?id=2558170
6 - TE Cole Hikutini, Louisville (6'5" 248) Comp. D. Stephenson
I have a feeling Hikutini will rocket up boards if he puts on a show for scouts in the underwear Olympics, but this is where his value currently lies. Hikutini's major knock is that he's not a good run blocker. While I'd like to see KC get better in that department, it doesn't seem that Reid' has emphasized it. One thing Hikutini has in spades is athleticism and the ability to separate to make plays in all areas of the field.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/cole-hikutini?id=2558179
6 - DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, Northwestern (6'3" 265) (Proj ROLB) Comp. T. Branch
The Chiefs need a guy to develope to take over for Tamba Hali, and Odenigbo looks to have a perfect pedigree. While not a super-athlete, Odenigbo has a good motor and can get to the QB with exellent burst and bull rush. I see Odenigbo as developing into the same type of player as Hali was.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/ifeadi-odenigbo?id=2558278
7 - RB Aaron Jones, UTEP (5'10" 205)
If not for an ankle injury that sidelined him for most of 2015, Jones would be in the conversation for one of the top backs in the nation. Instead, Jones is forgotten about as a runner from C-USA. Jones is an explosive one-cut runner with great vision and balance. He also may be the best receiving back in the class, including functioning as a deep threat in UTEP's offense. Definitely cut in the same mold as guys like Charlie Garner and LeSean McCoy. Jones rushed for over 1700 yards and had over 200 receiving yards with 20 total TD's in 2016.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/aaron-jones?id=2558116
*Chiefs lost original 6th round pick for tampering with J. Maclin.
QB: A. Smith, P. Mahomes, T. Bray
RB: S. Ware, J. Charles, A. Jones, C. West
FB: A. Sherman
WR: J. Maclin, C. Conley, T. Hill, D. Robinson, T. Dural
TE: T. Kelce, D. Harris, C. Hikutini
OL: E. Fisher, M. Schwartz, B. Witzmann
OG: P. Ehinger, A. Bisnowaty, L. Duvernay-Tardiff
OC: M. Morse, Z. Fulton
DE: C. Jones, A. Bailey, L. Guy, R. Nunez-Roches
NT: J. Howard, J. Johnson
OLB: J. Houston, D. Ford, T. Hali, F. Zombo, I. Odenigbo, D. Nicholas*, Victor Ochi
ILB: Z. Brown, R. Wilson, A. Anzalone, D. Alexander, T. Smith, D. Johnson*
CB: M. Peters, T. Mitchell, P. Gaines, S. Nelson, D. White
FS: M. Williams, E. Murray
SS: R. Parker, D. Sorensen, T. Thompson
ST: C. Santos, D. Colquitt, J. Winchester
* Likely to start season on PUP