Laurent opts out of 2020 season

[Hammock Parties]

WTF MAN :LOL:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My decision regarding the 2020 NFL season <a href="https://t.co/jrY3nZfNWO">pic.twitter.com/jrY3nZfNWO</a></p>&mdash; Laurent D. Tardif (@LaurentDTardif) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurentDTardif/status/1286839610727976965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jewish Rabbi]

FUCK THAT FRENCH CANADIAN PIECE OF SHIT!!!

[tk13]

Not really surprising considering he's a doctor.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs’ starting RG <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurentDTardif?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaurentDTardif</a> is the first NFL player to opt out of his contract due to COVID-19. Duvernay-Tardif will not play this year and instead will continue to work as an orderly at a long-term care facility in Canada, helping fight COVID-19. <a href="https://t.co/QBpKCHaFUV">pic.twitter.com/QBpKCHaFUV</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1286839666596098049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Hammock Parties]

I continue to believe this season isn't happening based on shit like this.

[BigRedChief]

Not really surprising considering he's a doctor.
Yeah, watched a piece on him about what his day is like in the hospital. He’s actually saving lives. He got to play football at the elite level. Got a SB ring. Just go back to saving lives.

[Halfcan]

Well..... Bye!

[Chiefspants]

Yeah, he's a medical professional and seems to be doing incredible work. Can't begrudge him for following his heart and mind here.

[Three7s]

Respect to him. Saving lives is far more important than a game.

[BigRedChief]

I continue to believe this season isn't happening based on shit like this.

With fans in the stands is looking like a real long shot for sure. Watching baseball, the piped in crowd noise ain’t so bad. Thought it would sound worse.

[chefsos]

I really respect this decision. He's in a unique circumstance among NFL players.

And: Salary cap relief?

[Strongside]

He makes the most sense of any player in the league.

Saving lives is this guy’s passion. Football is just his side piece.

[tk13]

I continue to believe this season isn't happening based on shit like this.

I think there'll be a season at this point. It'll just probably be a trainwreck and you'll have guys missing time and teams playing shorthanded and all that jazz. There'll probably be weeks where it won't look pretty or teams are missing some key guys.

[O.city]

Makes sense

Also would make sense for the chiefs to kinda look to move on anyway. Never really liked the idea of doing both football and medicine

[Deberg_1990]

Is this good news or bad?

[DaFace]

With fans in the stands is looking like a real long shot for sure. Watching baseball, the piped in crowd noise ain’t so bad. Thought it would sound worse.It works as long as they keep it pretty mellow.

[DaFace]

As for LDT, it's hard to fault the guy. Still sucks that we just suddenly lost a starter for the season.

No matter how you look at it, this season is gonna be bizarre.

[loochy]

So how does that work with regard to his contract?

[BigRedChief]

It works as long as they keep it pretty mellow.
You have to have something. The Cardinals broadcast was saying without the noise, the batters can hear the catchers spikes in the dirt. It would give themselves a heads up if they are going inside or outside on the next pitch.

[RunKC]

Rankin was a quality starter in his time at G last year. We’ll be fine

[O.city]

Schefter said he gets 150k down from 2.5 he was supposed to get

Dunno if that just goes on the cap?

[Halfcan]

If he would rather empty bed pans as an orderly than win another Championship- best of luck!

[DaFace]

If he would rather empty bed pans as an orderly than win another Championship- best of luck!:spock:

[HemiEd]

Is this good news or bad?

Yes,

[BigRedChief]

If he would rather empty bed pans as an orderly than win another Championship- best of luck!
He’s a real doctor. The word “orderly” In the medical field doesn’t mean the same thing in Canada it means here.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Doubt there’s much drop off from him to the next guy based on his play last year but certainly hurts the depth.

[Chief Roundup]

Most likely the first of many players just like in MLB.

[stumppy]

Good for him. Had to be a hard decision.

[bdj23]

He got his ring, it's an easy decision.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

So Wylie starts for sure I bet. Was solid at RG 2 years ago.

[SupDock]

He’s a real doctor. The word “orderly” In the medical field doesn’t mean the same thing in Canada it means here.

Can you elaborate? I googled it and it didn't seem that different than it is in the USA

[Titty Meat]

Respect

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Cam Erving on line 1

[DaFace]

Cam Erving on line 1He's under contract with the Cowboys, so unless he gets cut, that's not an option.

[Chiefspants]

If he would rather empty bed pans as an orderly than win another Championship- best of luck!

Yeah, who would choose helping human beings over Sportsball? LDT sure has ****ed priorities amirite?

[Halfcan]

Hopefully the Chiefs can void his entire contract now. He was aweful last year.

Duvernay-Tardif started in all 14 games he appeared in last year, but received a 59.7 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. His 27 pressures and five sacks allowed were both career worsts.

Duvernay-Tardif and the Chiefs agreed to a five year, $42,363,000 contract when he was an unrestricted free agent in 2018. Before the restructuring, Duvernay-Tardif held an $8,937,500 cap hit for this season. The Canadian Doctor is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2023.

[HonestChieffan]

Good person doing awesome things, rest a year, 2020 is a shitshow and likely we see zero football.

[Cosmos]

If he would rather empty bed pans as an orderly than win another Championship- best of luck!

You’re views play much better in the DC Forum.

More important things than FB (football).

[FloridaMan88]

From a football perspective, there is a good chance LDT will not be back with the Chiefs in 2021... at the very least he will have an uphill battle to earn a roster spot if he returns.

That’s why very few players will opt-out... it’s not like most players will be able to simply take a year off and return to a guaranteed roster spot (or a starting job) in 2021.

[Titty Meat]

Makes sense

Also would make sense for the chiefs to kinda look to move on anyway. Never really liked the idea of doing both football and medicine

Are you sure it's not because the guy actually understands what's going on and not his medical background?

[Wisconsin_Chief]

I respect his decision, but man this kind of leaves us with a lot of questions in the middle of the line.

I mean Niang/Rankins/Remmers, Reiter & Wylie protecting the middle for our $500 million dollar Jordan QB?

Seems risky to me. This one hurts. Hopefully the young guys step up because if Mike Remmers is our best interior OL, we have an issue.

[notorious]

https://media.tenor.com/images/29995eecec2dd11998a98b6418d97818/tenor.gif

[ThyKingdomCome15]

He's comfortable where he is. He's getting older, he's been hurt, and he doesn't want to play anymore. He was overpaid anyway.

Does this mean we free up all his cap hit for this year? Hmm, wonder what Veach can do with that.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Does this mean we free up all his cap hit for this year? Hmm, wonder what Veach can do with that.

TO!!!!

[O.city]

Are you sure it's not because the guy actually understands what's going on and not his medical background?

Not really

Never really thought it would be possible to fully do both but he did it, props

[rydogg58]

Good for him. Went out a winner, and made a little money on the way. It's doubtful that he's going to play again after being away from the game for a year, but I'm sure he's content with that.

[DJ's left nut]

Still wish they’d have just cut the guy outright. No idea why they redid his deal instead of just moving on.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gonna miss my brother in locker room , but I love this move ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/QABgoRZWod">https://t.co/QABgoRZWod</a></p>&mdash; Ty Hill (@cheetah) <a href="https://twitter.com/cheetah/status/1286846710208245768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Hammock Parties]

From a football perspective, there is a good chance LDT will not be back with the Chiefs in 2021... at the very least he will have an uphill battle to earn a roster spot if he returns.

That’s why very few players will opt-out... it’s not like most players will be able to simply take a year off and return to a guaranteed roster spot (or a starting job) in 2021.

Yep. Chiefs will be looking elsewhere. It's just business.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

I expect Rankin and Niang to be the Guards now

[Titty Meat]

Not really

Never really thought it would be possible to fully do both but he did it, props

But hes been doing both for how many years now?

I think you're discrediting the virus. It's not Ebola but it's also not just the flu.

[Halfcan]

Yeah, who would choose helping human beings over Sportsball? LDT sure has ****ed priorities amirite?

Is that what I posted?

It is his choice and his life. I am sure every orderly in the world would have traded places with him. He could have donated his entire salary to Covid research to help. But if he feels forgoing a football career is the best move- great for him.

His play on the field did not match what he was being paid- so it might be a lucky break for the Chiefs if they can recoop some cap space.

[rabblerouser]

GO FUCK YOURSELF, LDT.

[RunKC]

From a football perspective, there is a good chance LDT will not be back with the Chiefs in 2021... at the very least he will have an uphill battle to earn a roster spot if he returns.

That’s why very few players will opt-out... it’s not like most players will be able to simply take a year off and return to a guaranteed roster spot (or a starting job) in 2021.

LDT is also a Dr so he has zero concern about his post NFL life.

The man amassed $22 million in the league and will now surely make about a quarter million a year as a Dr.

He good

[rabblerouser]

But hes been doing both for how many years now?

I think you're discrediting the virus. It's not Ebola but it's also not just the flu.

Right. Because the flu kills more people than covid every year.

[rabblerouser]

I really respect this decision. He's in a unique circumstance among NFL players.

And: Salary cap relief?

Fuck you, we need pass protection. Fuck the fucking salary cap.

[Titty Meat]

Right. Because the flu kills more people than covid every year.

It doesnt and the KC core 4 is discussing the possibility of some type of shutdown if the numbers continue to trend the way it has been.

I'll trust a football players decision not to play with a medical degree over any poster on this board.

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Right. Because the flu kills more people than covid every year.


I suspect since he's a medical professional AND has been working with COVID patients, he just MIGHT know a bit more about this than you do.

But, that's just an educated guess.

[Rain Man]

Saving covid lives is great and all, but the best way he can serve humanity is to protect Patrick Mahomes II from harm.

[DaFace]

Can we seriously not make this another COVID pissing match thread?

[bobhill]

I wonder if he had some more injuries

[FloridaMan88]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very busy</p>&mdash; Jeff Allen (@JeffAllen71) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffAllen71/status/1286842436602470400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[DaFace]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very busy</p>— Jeff Allen (@JeffAllen71) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffAllen71/status/1286842436602470400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>I don't think he was happy about being shown the door last season. Money talks, but I don't think he's a great option.

[thabear04]

Time for that rookie to step up and take that spot.

[KC_Connection]

Too bad, but I wouldn’t be too surprised if he never played football again after this.

[tyecopeland]

Schefter said he gets 150k down from 2.5 he was supposed to get

Dunno if that just goes on the cap?

I thought I read that players who opted out had their contracts toll to the next season but they'd get a stipend from the league.

[Halfcan]

[QUOTE=Cosmos;15083884]You’re views play much better in the DC Forum.

More important things than FB (football).


Here is Dr. LDT's favorite joke that he tells his patients-

"What does Cosmos of Chiefs Planet and a Bed Pan have in common...

They are both full of shit!"

ROFL

[DaneMcCloud]

I don't think he was happy about being shown the door last season. Money talks, but I don't think he's a great option.

In case you guys missed it, Jeff Allen addressed the situation on Twitter and he has nothing but love for the Chiefs:


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’ve been saving this for the right moment because I didn’t want to jinx anything. For the people that wondered why I hadn’t resigned with the Chiefs or any other team after being released back in October here’s why. My ultimate prediction <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CheckTheStamp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CheckTheStamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/yuUux9Sy9N">pic.twitter.com/yuUux9Sy9N</a></p>&mdash; Jeff Allen (@JeffAllen71) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffAllen71/status/1224175963271057409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[stumppy]

Que the coming "He was a shitty player, glad he's gone" idiots.

[DaneMcCloud]

It's a shame that LDT opted out, if only for the fact that it leaves the Chiefs a bit shorthanded in a weird offseason in which they haven't even gotten together on the field since February.

Rankin and Wylie will likely start the season and let's just hope that they don't have too many injuries at guard because there's not much experience beyond Rimmers (blech) on the current roster.

[O.city]

But hes been doing both for how many years now?

I think you're discrediting the virus. It's not Ebola but it's also not just the flu.

Uh, ok. Not sure how I’m doing that but carry on.

I’ve never been a big fan of doing the medical thing and the football thing because those aren’t things you can really halfway do. He did them both though so kudos

[big nasty kcnut]

Good Larry just being smart so he don't get patrick sick. He been doing a great job as a doctor.

[DaFace]

In case you guys missed it, Jeff Allen addressed the situation on Twitter and he has nothing but love for the Chiefs:





<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’ve been saving this for the right moment because I didn’t want to jinx anything. For the people that wondered why I hadn’t resigned with the Chiefs or any other team after being released back in October here’s why. My ultimate prediction <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CheckTheStamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CheckTheStamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/yuUux9Sy9N">pic.twitter.com/yuUux9Sy9N</a></p>— Jeff Allen (@JeffAllen71) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffAllen71/status/1224175963271057409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Ah, didn't recall that. Thanks. Still, sounds like he's content to be retired.

[Titty Meat]

Uh, ok. Not sure how I’m doing that but carry on.

I’ve never been a big fan of doing the medical thing and the football thing because those aren’t things you can really halfway do. He did them both though so kudos

You were implying he didnt want to do both but has been for many years now so what has changed?

[DaneMcCloud]

I thought I read that players who opted out had their contracts toll to the next season but they'd get a stipend from the league.

This is from a report today, which doesn't mention contracts tolling next season but maybe it's incomplete.

https://www.pressherald.com/2020/07/24/nfl-owners-players-near-agreement-on-opt-out-rules/

Players who decide they want to opt out have until Aug. 3 to do so, and they will receive a stipend from the owners, the people said on condition of anonymity because the offer has not been made public. The amount of the stipend will be $350,000 for medical opt outs and $150,000 for voluntary opt outs.

[rabblerouser]

It's a shame that LDT opted out, if only for the fact that it leaves the Chiefs a bit shorthanded in a weird offseason in which they haven't even gotten together on the field since February.

Rankin and Wylie will likely start the season and let's just hope that they don't have too many injuries at guard because there's not much experience beyond Rimmers (blech) on the current roster.

This. I don't want Patrick to get hurt.

[AJKCFAN]

Larry Warford made the Pro Bowl as a RG in all 3 seasons with the Saints and New Orleans just cut him in off-season (presumably only because it was a cost cutting move. He was in the middle of a 4 year $34 million deal)

Not sure what the Chiefs can really offer but would Warford be interested in coming here to chase down a ring and be an instant upgrade to the OL?

That would be a tremendous replacement for LDT...

[Wisconsin_Chief]

In case you guys missed it, Jeff Allen addressed the situation on Twitter and he has nothing but love for the Chiefs:


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’ve been saving this for the right moment because I didn’t want to jinx anything. For the people that wondered why I hadn’t resigned with the Chiefs or any other team after being released back in October here’s why. My ultimate prediction <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CheckTheStamp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CheckTheStamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/yuUux9Sy9N">pic.twitter.com/yuUux9Sy9N</a></p>&mdash; Jeff Allen (@JeffAllen71) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffAllen71/status/1224175963271057409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Love Jeff Allen. He never appeared to be a truly hard worker in the weight room or overly passionate but always seemed to do the job because he was so talented. He’s the kind of guy I bet could have been great if he really had the commitment. He could just come in after sitting at home and play damn well.

I remember a shot of him at practice after signing last year and his gut was hanging out. All he did was start that week and do a great job.

I’d actually be really happy to see him back if it happened.

[O.city]

You were implying he didnt want to do both but has been for many years now so what has changed?

I didn’t imply shit. I said the same thing I said however many years ago when he said he was gonna keep doing the medical thing too.

The amount of work that goes into both of those things is unreal and I didn’t think he could do both, he did, but he also was injured and missed a lot of time. No clue if there’s any correlation there.

He decided which was more important to him at this point which based on current events is a pretty easy decision.

[big nasty kcnut]

But the thing is we don't take a cap hit. Free up some salary room.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Contract tolls to next year. My understanding is they’ll gain cap room this year but lose the same amount next year. <a href="https://t.co/rpDFOrMETR">https://t.co/rpDFOrMETR</a></p>&mdash; Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerezPaylor/status/1286854064823603200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Titty Meat]

I didn’t imply shit. I said the same thing I said however many years ago when he said he was gonna keep doing the medical thing too.

The amount of work that goes into both of those things is unreal and I didn’t think he could do both, he did, but he also was injured and missed a lot of time. No clue if there’s any correlation there.

He decided which was more important to him at this point which based on current events is a pretty easy decision.

I like this fired up O City.

As acknowledged hes done this for many years the difference is this year theres a global pandemic and you dont think that had anything to do with his decision? We both know that's a stretch.

[O.city]

I like this fired up O City.

As acknowledged hes done this for many years the difference is this year theres a global pandemic and you dont think that had anything to do with his decision? We both know that's a stretch.

I don’t think he’s been the best football player he could be or the beat physician he could be had he devoted his full output to either.

Again, where did I say the pandemic had nothing to do with his decision?

[RunKC]

It's a shame that LDT opted out, if only for the fact that it leaves the Chiefs a bit shorthanded in a weird offseason in which they haven't even gotten together on the field since February.

Rankin and Wylie will likely start the season and let's just hope that they don't have too many injuries at guard because there's not much experience beyond Rimmers (blech) on the current roster.

Bet Veach will be looking to trade for an OL soon like he did for Rankin last year. There’s always a shitty team that gives up on a top 100 pick.

[ForeverIowan]

So this will free up $5.5 million in cap space? Will be interesting to see what Veach does with the room. Time for Niang to step right in get cheaper and more productive at the position.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

So this will free up $5.5 million in cap space? Will be interesting to see what Veach does with the room. Time for Niang to step right in get cheaper and more productive at the position.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LDT&#39;s base salary for 2020 was $2.75 million, per OTC. <a href="https://twitter.com/AP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AP</a> is reporting players who opt out will receive a $150K stipend in lieu of contracted salary, so he&#39;s giving up up at least $2.6 million. <a href="https://t.co/4V8j91yBid">https://t.co/4V8j91yBid</a></p>&mdash; Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/todpalmer/status/1286850670419574785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Pitt Gorilla]

GO **** YOURSELF, LDT.Some Chiefs Fans are real POS.

[ForeverIowan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LDT&#39;s base salary for 2020 was $2.75 million, per OTC. <a href="https://twitter.com/AP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AP</a> is reporting players who opt out will receive a $150K stipend in lieu of contracted salary, so he&#39;s giving up up at least $2.6 million. <a href="https://t.co/4V8j91yBid">https://t.co/4V8j91yBid</a></p>&mdash; Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/todpalmer/status/1286850670419574785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That is pure salary. Pretty sure his cap hit is $5.5 million.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/laurent-duvernay-tardif-14611/

Logan Ryan and Clowney are still out there. Not sure if Veach could clear another 5-6 and try to make a run at one of them on a one year deal on a bit of a discount.

[Rain Man]

2040 Final Trivia Question on Jeopardy: Hall of Famer Lucas Niang's career started when this doctor chose not to play during the Pandemic of 2020.

[stevieray]

I continue to believe this season isn't happening based on shit like this.

Pretty confident there won't be a NFL season.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Larry Warford made the Pro Bowl as a RG in all 3 seasons with the Saints and New Orleans just cut him in off-season (presumably only because it was a cost cutting move. He was in the middle of a 4 year $34 million deal)

Not sure what the Chiefs can really offer but would Warford be interested in coming here to chase down a ring and be an instant upgrade to the OL?

That would be a tremendous replacement for LDT...

Umm yeah, get him signed.

[Megatron96]

And Cam Erving returns to the line up in 3, 2, 1 . . .

[MMXcalibur]

Hate to see him go, but some things are more important than football.

Its a brave decision and well-worth a metric-ton of praise. Best of luck to the Canadian Doc.

[Halfcan]

And Cam Erving returns to the line up in 3, 2, 1 . . .

Why, so that worthless fuck can injure Mahomes again? :doh!: LDT had his worst year of his career last year- but Cam about cost us the season.

[FloridaMan88]

And Cam Erving returns to the line up in 3, 2, 1 . . .

Dallas may have an issue with that (his current employer).

[Megatron96]

Why, so that worthless **** can injure Mahomes again? :doh!: LDT had his worst year of his career last year- but Cam about cost us the season.

Not saying I want that to happen, in fact I'd really rather not. But it wouldn't surprise me at this point.

[Megatron96]

Dallas may have an issue with that (his current employer).

You think Veach can't talk Jerruh out of a back-up guard?

[Titty Meat]

I don’t think he’s been the best football player he could be or the beat physician he could be had he devoted his full output to either.

Again, where did I say the pandemic had nothing to do with his decision?

Originally Posted by Titty Meat View Post
Are you sure it's not because the guy actually understands what's going on and not his medical background?


You- Not really



O city.....

[Halfcan]

Not saying I want that to happen, in fact I'd really rather not. But it wouldn't surprise me at this point.

:thumb:

I am expecting Veech to pull another rabbit out of his hat. We need a huge upgrade over what LDT gave us last year.

[DaneMcCloud]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Honorable man right here. �� <a href="https://t.co/LGtQLEZEo9">https://t.co/LGtQLEZEo9</a></p>&mdash; Tanoh Kpassagnon (@Passinyo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Passinyo/status/1286852512092499968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[tyecopeland]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Contract tolls to next year. My understanding is they’ll gain cap room this year but lose the same amount next year. <a href="https://t.co/rpDFOrMETR">https://t.co/rpDFOrMETR</a></p>&mdash; Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerezPaylor/status/1286854064823603200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LDT&#39;s base salary for 2020 was $2.75 million, per OTC. <a href="https://twitter.com/AP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AP</a> is reporting players who opt out will receive a $150K stipend in lieu of contracted salary, so he&#39;s giving up up at least $2.6 million. <a href="https://t.co/4V8j91yBid">https://t.co/4V8j91yBid</a></p>&mdash; Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/todpalmer/status/1286850670419574785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Two useful relevant to thread topic embedded tweets from you. Maybe you are figuring it out. Thanks for the info.

[Direckshun]

Guards worth mentioning:

Wylie
Remmers
Rankin
Niang
Allegretti
Durant
Darryl Williams

We have options.

[Redbled]

Hero

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Guards worth mentioning:

Wylie
Remmers
Rankin
Niang
Allegretti
Durant
Darryl Williams

We have options.

Rankin was really good before his injury. Niang is want be he probably will strictly just be a tackle

[suzzer99]

Cam Erving on line 1

Time to round up Jeff Allen from wherever he's gone off to.

https://media.tenor.com/images/3c5e5a2dadaf4e6b5fbdef12492eae07/tenor.gif

[suzzer99]

Why, so that worthless **** can injure Mahomes again? :doh!: LDT had his worst year of his career last year- but Cam about cost us the season.

He was ok at guard. Just never let him play tackle again.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

I wonder if he had some more injuries

He broke his leg one year and missed majority of the season.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Larry Warford made the Pro Bowl as a RG in all 3 seasons with the Saints and New Orleans just cut him in off-season (presumably only because it was a cost cutting move. He was in the middle of a 4 year $34 million deal)

Not sure what the Chiefs can really offer but would Warford be interested in coming here to chase down a ring and be an instant upgrade to the OL?

That would be a tremendous replacement for LDT...

YES!!!

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

YES!!!

Nah. Save the money. Roll it over to next year. Extend Kelce and Ward

[RealSNR]

Welp

[Pitt Gorilla]

Durant is 6'7" 330 and was a standout guard at JUCO prior to arriving at Mizzou. Dude can play.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Nah. Save the money. Roll it over to next year. Extend Kelce and Ward

It would be a one year rental. With LDT gone, we could nearly pay the 7 million he's asking just off that. This is assuming LDT cap savings will be 5.5 million. And with the way LDT was playing, Larry would be an upgrade.

I'm willing to say it wouldn't even take 7 million to get Larry here. Any player considering KC would be silly to not factor in Playoff bonuses.

[suzzer99]

If there's one position you can usually find decent players on the scrap heap - it's guard.

[kccrow]

Respect the Doc's decision.

Josh Kline would be a nice pickup to replace him IMO. Better mover than Warford is to fit what Reid likes to do.

[Pitt Gorilla]

The truth is the Chiefs need to upgrade the interior OL and will be able to do so on the cheap. Durant and Williams may not start immediately, but they're likely the future in the middle.

I think Veach nailed these pickups.

[KChiefs1]

Bye Larry!

I think the Chiefs were moving on from you anyway.

[KChiefs1]

And Cam Erving returns to the line up in 3, 2, 1 . . .


FUCK NO!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hammock Parties]

oof

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He will not be alone. There will be others. <a href="https://t.co/ufMpzc5iSS">https://t.co/ufMpzc5iSS</a></p>&mdash; Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/1286887418260586498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[St. Patty's Fire]

Some of the people in this thread...good lord. Truly warped.

Much respect to the man. I can imagine this was a difficult choice for him.

[BWillie]

Yeah all good. Hes a doctor wanting to help. Hopefully its where his heart is and not a publicity stunt.

[ChiTown]

No way I’m in a position to judge this decision. You do you, Larry.

[Danguardace]

I honestly thought he might retire after the Superbowl win, that's without looking at his contract situation.

[tk13]

oof

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He will not be alone. There will be others. <a href="https://t.co/ufMpzc5iSS">https://t.co/ufMpzc5iSS</a></p>&mdash; Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/1286887418260586498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yeah I don't get why anyone would criticize LDT... he can actually use his medical skills to help and do something better with his life. There's an extremely important reason for him to sit out.

There are going to be guys who just flat don't play because they don't want to. I'd be shocked if there wasn't.

[rabblerouser]

But the thing is we don't take a cap hit. Free up some salary room.

Great. We don't need pass protectors...we gain cap room. Yay...

[Sorry]

Right. Because the flu kills more people than covid every year.

Holy fuck you really are dumb enough to post this in the middle of of a pandemic that has put our world on pause. But yeah, the flu is just as bad lmao

[Simply Red]

we'll be fine.

[JakeF]

Why NFL teams tend to avoid smart guys with other career options pending. Those guys will often suddenly just quit. Alternatives influence dedication.

Chiefs need to starting looking for a permanet replacement for LDT.

We keep dicking around with the guard position. :bang:

[TwistedChief]

It's a shame because we lose some continuity on the OL, but it's not like he was playing at some level that's irreplaceable. Veach was able to find the Pennels and Wisnewskis sitting on their couches, so I have faith that he'll be able to rummage through the scrap heap and do likewise this season.

As for his decision, good for him. Sports is a luxury, and no one should be more aware of that than someone who moonlights as a physician during a pandemic.

There will indeed be a lot of others across the league who similarly opt out.

[rabblerouser]

It's a shame because we lose some continuity on the OL, but it's not like he was playing at some level that's irreplaceable. Veach was able to find the Pennels and Wisnewskis sitting on their couches, so I have faith that he'll be able to rummage through the scrap heap and do likewise this season.

As for his decision, good for him. Sports is a luxury, and no one should be more aware of that than someone who moonlights as a physician during a pandemic.

There will indeed be a lot of others across the league who similarly opt out.

I think Rankin will actually be an improvement, but if last year taught us anything, is how important depth on the line really is...

[jallmon]

Good for LDT. Tough decision, I'm sure.

[penchief]

And Cam Erving returns to the line up in 3, 2, 1 . . .

Nothing against Cam, he seems like a good dude. But I’d rather not have to watch this bench player always finding a way to be front and center during every celebration of significance. For a role player that guy was a camera hog.

[redfan]

In life, there's a lot of things that are much more important than football or money.
Vaya con dios to LDT, the Canadian M.D.

[wazu]

I respect his decision. I'm also glad we'll almost certainly be better at RG this year.

[TRR]

Always seemed as though LDT wasn’t long for the NFL be it because of injuries, CTE, or now COVID. Good for him fighting the fight.

While Warford would be a fantastic pickup, I assume KC will roll with Wylie, Remmers, and Rankin. Wylie at LG and Remmers at RG seems likely to start the season with Rankin’s recovery ongoing. I really like Allegretti coming out, but it’s hard to envision any young players getting serious consideration for starting roles early in the season without mini camp, preseason games, etc.

[Monticore]

He still has his residency (2-5 years) to do so he can’t really practice as a Dr so he’s just helping and I assume at a very small salary , not sure covid played a part here as he is at a much higher risk of getting it at a LTC facility then playing football , it sucks we lose a player in a year where depth will be very important.

[stevieray]

Good for him.

[otherstar]

Just go back to saving lives.

This statement is why I can't understand the level of butt-hurt some fans have over his decision. He's got a chance to really help other people and he's thinking about them and not about himself.

[Easy 6]

I have no problem with this, a guys gotta follow his heart

We’ll be fine

[FloridaMan88]

oof

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He will not be alone. There will be others. <a href="https://t.co/ufMpzc5iSS">https://t.co/ufMpzc5iSS</a></p>&mdash; Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/1286887418260586498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wrong.

Not many NFL players are going to accept a reduced salary and no future guarantees of a roster spot (or a starting job if they are currently a starter) when they return next season.

LDT is a unique situation.

[PHOG]

Kudo's LDT, do what you think is best. :thumb:

[mkp785]

I respect his decision. I'm also glad we'll almost certainly be better at RG this year.

Larry Wofford would be a great pick-up. I'm surprised he hasn't been taken by a more oline needy team like Houston or the Jets. He's younger then LDT is, so we'd actually gain there. His run blocking is much better then LDT as well. I'd hope he'd take a pay since he's still unemployed and gets a great chance at a ring.

[gblowfish]

I'm OK with this. It hurts our depth a little, but the kid they drafted from TCU will most likely start in that spot. Larry is a doctor, and he is needed during a worldwide pandemic to help others. Maybe a year off will help his body heal up too, he's been hurt a lot during his career. Life is more important that football. You go Larry...do your thing.

[kysirsoze]

Wrong.

Not many NFL players are going to accept a reduced salary and no future guarantees of a roster spot (or a starting job if they are currently a starter) when they return next season.

LDT is a unique situation.

I think veteran guys who have already made their money might be considering it.

[notorious]

**** you Retardif!


(Just kidding, good luck)

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I'm OK with this. It hurts our depth a little, but the kid they drafted from TCU will most likely start in that spot. Larry is a doctor, and he is needed during a worldwide pandemic to help others. Maybe a year off will help his body heal up too, he's been hurt a lot during his career. Life is more important that football. You go Larry...do your thing.

If Andy really is to go with the “best 5 guys”, I don’t know how Niang isn’t in there. Talent wise, he was top 5 before LDT bounced.

Need to get him coached up and hopefully ready to start by week 4 or so, if not sooner.

Unless they just really want to see him develop as a tackle, in which case we probably see Remmers focus on guard work. But unless Rankin’s recovery isn’t going that well, would think he and Wylie start week 1.

[smithandrew051]

If Andy really is to go with the “best 5 guys”, I don’t know how Niang isn’t in there. Talent wise, he was top 5 before LDT bounced.

Need to get him coached up and hopefully ready to start by week 4 or so, if not sooner.

Unless they just really want to see him develop as a tackle, in which case we probably see Remmers focus on guard work. But unless Rankin’s recovery isn’t going that well, would think he and Wylie start week 1.

I wanna see Niang and Rankin at guards with Reiter at center. I think that group has the most promise.

Rankin was really good before the injury. I think Niang can be either a great guard or quality tackle. I want him to get on the field ASAP.

[Coach]

Always seemed as though LDT wasn’t long for the NFL be it because of injuries, CTE, or now COVID. Good for him fighting the fight.

While Warford would be a fantastic pickup, I assume KC will roll with Wylie, Remmers, and Rankin. Wylie at LG and Remmers at RG seems likely to start the season with Rankin’s recovery ongoing. I really like Allegretti coming out, but it’s hard to envision any young players getting serious consideration for starting roles early in the season without mini camp, preseason games, etc.

The problem is that Wylie isn't that good. The line was noticeably better when Wylie was out and Wisniewski was in his spot, in my opinion, particularly in the playoffs.

[carcosa]

LDT is a real sweetie for this one

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NFL Network reported players who opt out will have their contracts toll, which means Duvernay-Tardif would essentially have his contract pause and his salary for 2020 would move to 2021. It&#39;s unclear to me if that also means prorated bonuses would toll to 2021 as well. <a href="https://t.co/v9dyQVKrNF">https://t.co/v9dyQVKrNF</a></p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1286853823588438019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Iowanian]

I've never been a big fan of his as a football player but I'm a fan of his as a human.

This seems like a win-win to me.

I hope he enjoys his money and his career.

[Titty Meat]

It's a shame because we lose some continuity on the OL, but it's not like he was playing at some level that's irreplaceable. Veach was able to find the Pennels and Wisnewskis sitting on their couches, so I have faith that he'll be able to rummage through the scrap heap and do likewise this season.

As for his decision, good for him. Sports is a luxury, and no one should be more aware of that than someone who moonlights as a physician during a pandemic.

There will indeed be a lot of others across the league who similarly opt out.

He was gonna get his annual injury anyway. I dont think hes ever played a full season

[Valiant]

Good for him. He knows what actually matters first.
Nothing but respect.

[KChiefs1]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NFL Network reported players who opt out will have their contracts toll, which means Duvernay-Tardif would essentially have his contract pause and his salary for 2020 would move to 2021. It&#39;s unclear to me if that also means prorated bonuses would toll to 2021 as well. <a href="https://t.co/v9dyQVKrNF">https://t.co/v9dyQVKrNF</a></p>— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1286853823588438019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


He should just retire.

[Buehler445]

Yeah all good. Hes a doctor wanting to help. Hopefully its where his heart is and not a publicity stunt.

Publicity stunt? I’m pretty sure no one outside Chiefs fandom knows who this guy is.

[BWillie]

Publicity stunt? I’m pretty sure no one outside Chiefs fandom knows who this guy is.

Right. But they will now.

I have no problem with this, for the record. But rarely are peoples motives altruistic. His may be.

[DaneMcCloud]

Right. But they will now.

I have no problem with this, for the record. But rarely are peoples motives altruistic. His may be.

:facepalm:

[Wilson8]

Duvernay-Tardif will forgo his $2.75 million salary for 2020, tolling his contract and receiving a stipend of $150,000, which will be recovered by the Chiefs in his 2021 salary.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/25/andy-reid-players-and-coaches-support-laurent-duvernay-tardifs-decision/

[ThyKingdomCome15]

I don't believe we'll see him in a Chief uniform again.

[Chiefshrink]

Rankin was a quality starter in his time at G last year. We’ll be fine

Yep and just imagine any other top guards in the league looking for a better change of scenery this year or next year with a chance to win multiple SBs. This is a positive whether you realize it or not in getting our interior line stronger. LDT was overrated and definitely overpaid. He made his millions earlier and being Canadian doesn't have as deep of love for American football as he does his medicinal practice. Hoping he doesn't let the door hit him in the ass on the way out.:thumb:

[Hayneplane]

Not going to offer a comment on how big or not an onfield blow this is to KC but as someone who works in healthcare myself I want to say huge respect to LDT for this decision.

[Chiefshrink]

Not going to offer a comment on how big or not an onfield blow this is to KC but as someone who works in healthcare myself I want to say huge respect to LDT for this decision.

He was soft as a player(injury riddled) overrated player that made his millions already, saw his out as a doctor(good excuse and will be respected for it by most) and he took it. Interior line in the long run will be better for it IMHO.

[Chiefshrink]

I don't believe we'll see him in a Chief uniform again.

or any NFL uniform for that matter. He wanted out IMHO. Softie!!

[DaFace]

Sometimes it saddens me to realize how dumb many Chiefs fans are.

[Chiefshrink]

Sometimes it saddens me to realize how dumb many Chiefs fans are.

It surprises me how many Chief fans don't have good "football eyes". Nothing personal Daface.;)

[FloridaMan88]

Right. But they will now.

I have no problem with this, for the record. But rarely are peoples motives altruistic. His may be.

JFC, he’s going to be an orderly doing non-glamorous work.. it’s not as if he’ll be going on TV as a celebrity doctor every three seconds, posing on magazine covers and throwing out ceremonial first pitches at baseball games like Fraud Fauci.

[Rain Man]

I was just pondering something. Offensive linemen and doctors both have strong protective instincts. LDT was working in an area where he certainly has the highest covid exposure of anyone on the team. So maybe stepping away from the team was the ultimate protection of Patrick Mahomes II. It's what a great and selfless offensive lineman would do.

[Chiefshrink]

I was just pondering something. Offensive linemen and doctors both have strong protective instincts. LDT was working in an area where he certainly has the highest covid exposure of anyone on the team. So maybe stepping away from the team was the ultimate protection of Patrick Mahomes II. It's what a great and selfless offensive lineman would do.

OHHHHHH that's a good one RM !! Gotta give you props for that one !!:thumb:

[St. Patty's Fire]

or any NFL uniform for that matter. He wanted out IMHO. Softie!!

What a poisonous mindset to have. Even if it were true, criticizing an offensive lineman for wanting to retire with his health is genuinely inhumane behavior. You are literally placing football above this man’s preference to live his life comfortably. Who are you to judge his decision behind your keyboard? When you’ve never even been in this man’s position?

[SuperBowl4]

I was just pondering something. Offensive linemen and doctors both have strong protective instincts. LDT was working in an area where he certainly has the highest covid exposure of anyone on the team. So maybe stepping away from the team was the ultimate protection of Patrick Mahomes II. It's what a great and selfless offensive lineman would do.Or maybe he's just really pissed off at how much money 15 got and is opting out because he thinks it's absurd. :hmmm:

[MahiMike]

Sacre Bleu!

[wazu]

I was just pondering something. Offensive linemen and doctors both have strong protective instincts. LDT was working in an area where he certainly has the highest covid exposure of anyone on the team. So maybe stepping away from the team was the ultimate protection of Patrick Mahomes II. It's what a great and selfless offensive lineman would do.

Him no longer blocking for Mahomes is also selfless and great. Such a team guy. I love it!

[Wilson8]

Current Chiefs OL for 2020

G Nick Allegretti, 6-4, 320
T Jackson Barton, 6-7, 302
T Yasir Durant, 6-6, 331
G Jovahn Fair, 6-2, 315
LT Eric Fisher, 6-7, 315
G Ryan Hunter, 6-3, 316
T Lucas Niang, 6-6, 315
T Martinas Rankin, 6-5, 311
C Austin Reiter, 6-3, 300
OL Mike Remmers, 6-5, 308
RT Mitchell Schwartz. 6-5, 320
OL Greg Senat, 6-6, 305
C Darryl Williams, 6-2, 304
G Andrew Wylie, 6-6, 309

Probably Lucas Niang, Martinas Rankin, Mike Remmers, Andrew Wylie, and Nick Allegretti will compete for the LG and RG positions.

[Wilson8]

According to Spotrac.com LDT opting out will cost the Chiefs $2,150,000 of cap space and dead money.

LDT had a $2,000,000 signing bonus plus the $150,000 of his opting out base salary.

Spotrac.com says KC has $4,176,468 of cap space currently.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/cap/

[Chiefshrink]

What a poisonous mindset to have. Even if it were true, criticizing an offensive lineman for wanting to retire with his health is genuinely inhumane behavior. You are literally placing football above this man’s preference to live his life comfortably. Who are you to judge his decision behind your keyboard? When you’ve never even been in this man’s position?

Call it like I see it.;) Sorry you are offended:shrug:

[FloridaMan88]

I was just pondering something. Offensive linemen and doctors both have strong protective instincts. LDT was working in an area where he certainly has the highest covid exposure of anyone on the team. So maybe stepping away from the team was the ultimate protection of Patrick Mahomes II. It's what a great and selfless offensive lineman would do.

Someone actually asked Andy Reid about this during his press conference today... if it was the natural “ethos” of an offensive lineman to serve/protect and Andy said affirmative.

[St. Patty's Fire]

Call it like I see it.;) Sorry you are offended:shrug:

I’m not offended, I pity you and your mindset. I hope you can learn to better respect your fellow man one day.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

2020 NFL Man of the Year LD Tardif

[Chiefaholic]

The last good / great guards we had was when we had both Shields and waters on the line at the same time. Damn we were spoiled with INCREDIBLE line play at that time.

As far as LTD is concerned, I'm proud that he selflessly took far less money to work ridiculous hours for far less money to help his fellow man. But, hopefully we can get his replacement in here ASAP to gell with our current starters. Right now, we're paper thin outside the tackle spot, and the starters aren't that good to begin with. We have a half BILLION dollar investment to take care of. Without Mahomes, our playoff hopes are demoralized.

[Warpaint69]

The last good / great guards we had was when we had both Shields and waters on the line at the same time. Damn we were spoiled with INCREDIBLE line play at that time.

As far as LTD is concerned, I'm proud that he selflessly took far less money to work ridiculous hours for far less money to help his fellow man. But, hopefully we can get his replacement in here ASAP to gell with our current starters. Right now, we're paper thin outside the tackle spot, and the starters aren't that good to begin with. We have a half BILLION dollar investment to take care of. Without Mahomes, our playoff hopes are demoralized.

If Rankins is healthy he can play LT and Remmers has played tackle. Got 2 young guys in Niang and Durant who could potentially play tackle.

[DaneMcCloud]

If Rankins is healthy he can play LT and Remmers has played tackle. Got 2 young guys in Niang and Durant who could potentially play tackle.

Rankins was awful at tackle, which is why the Texans traded him one year after drafting him in the 3rd round. The Chiefs saw him as a guard, where he performed much better than any of the other guards last season, including Wisnewski, but he's coming off of a serious injury, especially for a lineman.

Niang's never played an NFL snap and hasn't had the benefit of a normal NFL offseason.

Expecting an undrafted free agent to step in at tackle who again, has zero NFL snaps and no offseason, to make the 55 this year (let alone, contribute as a starter), is a ridiculous assumption or expectation.

Rimmers is straight garbage at this point in his career.

[TRR]

The problem is that Wylie isn't that good. The line was noticeably better when Wylie was out and Wisniewski was in his spot, in my opinion, particularly in the playoffs.

Can’t disagree with you there. The hope is that Wylie gets better with more experience. That, or Rankin gets healthy.

[TwistedChief]

He was soft as a player(injury riddled) overrated player that made his millions already, saw his out as a doctor(good excuse and will be respected for it by most) and he took it. Interior line in the long run will be better for it IMHO.

Two thoughts:
1/ I'm just so impressed LDT had the foresight to go through the gauntlet that it takes to become a doctor so that he could also play in the NFL but have an easy excuse to leave once a global pandemic hit because we was soft. He's Mensa smart and just doesn't belong in the league.
2/ You're a fucking moron.

[Chief Roundup]

I hope this doesn't work out like Fisher being injured last year.
I remember how everyone bagged on him, wanted him replaced or moved to LG, etc. Then we got to see what the OL looked like without him.
LDT might not be the greatest but some of you all are over reacting to how bad he was as fans commonly do when a player is not in the top level at their position.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

I hope this doesn't work out like Fisher being injured last year.
I remember how everyone bagged on him, wanted him replaced or moved to LG, etc. Then we got to see what the OL looked like without him.
LDT might not be the greatest but some of you all are over reacting to how bad he was as fans commonly do when a player is not in the top level at their position.

Yep.

[FloridaMan88]

I hope this doesn't work out like Fisher being injured last year.
I remember how everyone bagged on him, wanted him replaced or moved to LG, etc. Then we got to see what the OL looked like without him.
LDT might not be the greatest but some of you all are over reacting to how bad he was as fans commonly do when a player is not in the top level at their position.

More difficult to replace a left tackle, especially during the season as was the case with Fisher last year.

The Chiefs have the entirety of training camp to figure out a replacement for LDT.

[staylor26]

Who wanted Fisher moved to LG last year? Who didn’t think Fisher to Erving was a significant downgrade?

I think you’re trying to create a narrative that’s not really there. Everybody knew Fisher was a big loss.

[Imon Yourside]

Yawn next....

[oldman]

What are the contract implications? Since he chose to sit out this year, surely we can't be held accountable for his money towards the cap. It's kind of unclear what his future is, too. Is he retiring or do we have to carry the dead money since he may come back next year?

[DaFace]

What are the contract implications? Since he chose to sit out this year, surely we can't be held accountable for his money towards the cap. It's kind of unclear what his future is, too. Is he retiring or do we have to carry the dead money since he may come back next year?His contract basically just gets pushed back a year. We'll save a couple million on the cap this year, but it'll come back the year after.

[RunKC]

LDT was really good for a few years but last year he struggled while recovering from his broken leg.

I’d say he was pretty close to Wylie’s level in 2019.

[RealSNR]

He was soft as a player(injury riddled) overrated player that made his millions already, saw his out as a doctor(good excuse and will be respected for it by most) and he took it. Interior line in the long run will be better for it IMHO.
"Saw his out"

He had an out this entire fucking time. It's called retirement.

Fuckface moron.

[notorious]

Who wanted Fisher moved to LG last year? Who didn’t think Fisher to Erving was a significant downgrade?

I think you’re trying to create a narrative that’s not really there. Everybody knew Fisher was a big loss.

Yeah. I don’t remember a single post about people wanting to move Fisher to guard last year.

[Coach]

If Rankins is healthy he can play LT and Remmers has played tackle. Got 2 young guys in Niang and Durant who could potentially play tackle.

Rankin won't be a LT. He's best suited interior.

Niang however has the length and skill set to play LT, but at this point, he will likely start off in the interior as well.

I can see Niang being the LT or RT of the future at some point. I could possibly see him getting some reps in either of those positions, along with the interior.

[Coach]

I hope this doesn't work out like Fisher being injured last year.
I remember how everyone bagged on him, wanted him replaced or moved to LG, etc. Then we got to see what the OL looked like without him.
LDT might not be the greatest but some of you all are over reacting to how bad he was as fans commonly do when a player is not in the top level at their position.

I do not recall seeing any post from last year that he should be moved to LG. If it was Cam Erving, I can see that, but Fisher? No.

Early in his NFL career, yeah, I'm sure there were probably some posts during that time frame. But last year? No.

[scho63]

Wonder if it has anything to do with all the glory holes Canada is promoting during COVID? :hmmm:

[Otter]

Not the move I would have made but best of luck.

[Chief Roundup]

Who wanted Fisher moved to LG last year? Who didn’t think Fisher to Erving was a significant downgrade?

I think you’re trying to create a narrative that’s not really there. Everybody knew Fisher was a big loss.

Yeah. I don’t remember a single post about people wanting to move Fisher to guard last year.

I do not recall seeing any post from last year that he should be moved to LG. If it was Cam Erving, I can see that, but Fisher? No.

Early in his NFL career, yeah, I'm sure there were probably some posts during that time frame. But last year? No.

Wow really guys come on now. He got injured in weeks 2 and then missed the next 8 or 9 games. It would have been hard to have many calls for him to be moved or replaced in that short amount of time. But due to his injury and time off it led to people realizing he was better than they realized.
I am not going to go back and look but there was probably a couple of posters wanting that stuff done in the preseason. We all damn sure know there was the season prior.

[RunKC]

Wrong.

Not many NFL players are going to accept a reduced salary and no future guarantees of a roster spot (or a starting job if they are currently a starter) when they return next season.

LDT is a unique situation.

LMAO

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source: Patriots starting tackle Marcus Cannon has decided to opt out <a href="https://t.co/yjKVPeYUWJ">https://t.co/yjKVPeYUWJ</a></p>&mdash; Karen Guregian (@kguregian) <a href="https://twitter.com/kguregian/status/1287960128197713920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Patriots’ three-time Super-Bowl champion and Pro-Bowl ILB Dont’a Hightower is opting out of the 2020 season, league sources tell ESPN.<br><br>Hightower is scheduled to make $8 million in base salary. He had a baby July 16.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1288076239127941120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mecca]

Marcus Cannon had cancer so that really is not surprising at all.

Patriots RB Brandin Bolden is also opting out.

[FloridaMan88]

LMAO

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source: Patriots starting tackle Marcus Cannon has decided to opt out <a href="https://t.co/yjKVPeYUWJ">https://t.co/yjKVPeYUWJ</a></p>&mdash; Karen Guregian (@kguregian) <a href="https://twitter.com/kguregian/status/1287960128197713920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Patriots’ three-time Super-Bowl champion and Pro-Bowl ILB Dont’a Hightower is opting out of the 2020 season, league sources tell ESPN.<br><br>Hightower is scheduled to make $8 million in base salary. He had a baby July 16.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1288076239127941120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The % of players opting out of 3,000+ players... will be less than 1%.

And the fact there are FIVE Faketriots players opting out might be more of a reflection on that franchise (and the players lack of trust with that franchise, in terms of their health, how they would be handled if they were to get the virus, etc.)

[RunKC]

Marcus Cannon had cancer so that really is not surprising at all.

Patriots RB Brandin Bolden is also opting out.

These guys are human. A lot more of them than people realize have a pre-existing condition.

Also other ones like Hightower are thinking about the possibility of being away from his newborn a lot in his first year of life as well as possibly getting his infant sick unknowingly.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m curious how many NFL players with families would enter a bubble for the season. August 1st - January 1st. Longer for playoff teams. You’re on a campus or hotel. No family. No leaving.</p>&mdash; Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) <a href="https://twitter.com/geoffschwartz/status/1287785801129099264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[The Franchise]

The Pats are tanking for Trevor.

[Mecca]

The Pats are tanking for Trevor.

They're going to have a hard time being #1 pick bad.

[DJ's left nut]

They're going to have a hard time being #1 pick bad.

Unless it becomes like that South Park episode where the baseball teams are all trying to lose and one of them simply practiced sucking and started batting themselves out.

If the Patriots actively try to lose games, they'll be better at it than the Jags simply sucking. Bill Belichick can put himself in a position to fail (and thus accomplish his ends) far better than whoever's running the Jags these days.

[DaneMcCloud]

Unless it becomes like that South Park episode where the baseball teams are all trying to lose and one of them simply practiced sucking and started batting themselves out.

If the Patriots actively try to lose games, they'll be better at it than the Jags simply sucking. Bill Belichick can put himself in a position to fail (and thus accomplish his ends) far better than whoever's running the Jags these days.

Belichick doesn’t even need to go full tank mode. If his team is in the Top 5 of the draft, he’ll just give up whatever is necessary to jump to #1 because it’s not like his teams have been built on top end offensive or defensive talent.

If he drafts Lawrence or Fields, the Pats are back on top of the AFC East for the foreseeable future.

[Sorce]

Unless it becomes like that South Park episode where the baseball teams are all trying to lose and one of them simply practiced sucking and started batting themselves out.



If the Patriots actively try to lose games, they'll be better at it than the Jags simply sucking. Bill Belichick can put himself in a position to fail (and thus accomplish his ends) far better than whoever's running the Jags these days.They did get caught filming the Bengals, maybe to emulate them?

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[Chiefspants]

Belichick doesn’t even need to go full tank mode. If his team is in the Top 5 of the draft, he’ll just give up whatever is necessary to jump to #1 because it’s not like his teams have been built on top end offensive or defensive talent.

If he drafts Lawrence or Fields, the Pats are back on top of the AFC East for the foreseeable future.

You know Bill wants to flex on Brady like that. If there's a way he can pull it off, he absolutely will.

[staylor26]

Belichick doesn’t even need to go full tank mode. If his team is in the Top 5 of the draft, he’ll just give up whatever is necessary to jump to #1 because it’s not like his teams have been built on top end offensive or defensive talent.

If he drafts Lawrence or Fields, the Pats are back on top of the AFC East for the foreseeable future.

But you’re assuming that whoever has the #1 pick would make that trade in the first place.

If it’s a team in need of a QB, they aren’t trading back. Lawrence is one of the best QB prospects ever and this isn’t going to be a normal draft.

If they want to take Fields that early, then by all means go ahead. He’s a very overrated prospect. Trey Lance is a far better prospect IMO.

[FloridaMan88]

LDT update...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fishing done right! <br>500 pound bluefin tuna caught of the coast of Québec! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fishing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fishing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tuna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tuna</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fish?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fish</a> <a href="https://t.co/24pBFKj1Fh">pic.twitter.com/24pBFKj1Fh</a></p>&mdash; Laurent D. Tardif (@LaurentDTardif) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurentDTardif/status/1303097950151770119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[R Clark]

Cut his ass

[O.city]

Is he supposed to be in the hospital 24/7??

[Hoover]

LDT update...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fishing done right! <br>500 pound bluefin tuna caught of the coast of Québec! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fishing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fishing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tuna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tuna</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fish?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fish</a> <a href="https://t.co/24pBFKj1Fh">pic.twitter.com/24pBFKj1Fh</a></p>&mdash; Laurent D. Tardif (@LaurentDTardif) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurentDTardif/status/1303097950151770119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


The optics are just bad. If you want to go deep sea fishing fine, just don't put pictures of it on social media.

[CasselGotPeedOn]

Yeah I agree with that. I couldn't care less what he's doing in his time off, but probably should've kept the pics to himself.

[DaneMcCloud]

The optics are just bad. If you want to go deep sea fishing fine, just don't put pictures of it on social media.

Yeah I agree with that. I couldn't care less what he's doing in his time off, but probably should've kept the pics to himself.

The man decided to opt-out, foregoing his $3 million dollar base salary (or whatever) to help people. Residents work crazy long hours but are also rewarded with several days off each month.

Taking a day off to go fishing is no big deal. Sharing the picture of his catch with Chiefs fan and players shouldn't be a big deal, either.

[ThaVirus]

Wait, dude's living his life and people don't like the "optics" of it?

[RunKC]

The man decided to opt-out, foregoing his $3 million dollar base salary (or whatever) to help people. Residents work crazy long hours but are also rewarded with several days off each month.

Taking a day off to go fishing is no big deal. Sharing the picture of his catch with Chiefs fan and players shouldn't be a big deal, either.

Apparently the guy has to either be working or in his house by himself at all times.

Can’t believe people are bitching about this

[Buehler445]

Yeah I agree with that. I couldn't care less what he's doing in his time off, but probably should've kept the pics to himself.

What difference would that make?

Dude opted out. Not like he’s hurting the chiefs here.

[RealSNR]

Man LDT you done fucked up! You get that shit out of here this instant.

I've dated at least TEN women hotter than that fish!

[FloridaMan88]

LDT said his reason for opting out was because he didn’t want to risk getting/spreading the virus from playing football.

Since the doctor has been busy deep sea fishing, maybe he missed this news item from today...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFL</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLPA</a> COVID-19 Monitoring Testing Results: <a href="https://t.co/C9dpqqsz1H">https://t.co/C9dpqqsz1H</a> <a href="https://t.co/YuZLKzja2G">pic.twitter.com/YuZLKzja2G</a></p>&mdash; NFL345 (@NFL345) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL345/status/1303394769952010240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[RockChalk]

Funny that some people think just because the happiness of their lives is dictated by Chiefs football, that the players feel the same way. LDT opted out, so he's not really a member of the team just like any other player who left during free agency. Why anyone cares what he does with his own time is beyond me.

[FloridaMan88]

LDT opted out, so he's not really a member of the team just like any other player who left during free agency.

Does "any other player who left during free agency" still get paid by the Chiefs, as is the case for the opt-out players?

[Zebedee DuBois]

Tuna salad sandwiches for everybody!

[BigCatDaddy]

Where's your mask, bro?

[Mecca]

The obvious butt hurt by some people is fuckin funny. Lets take a very realistic look at something, a lot of these guys who play in the NFL, care less about football than you, to them it's a job.

LDT is going to be a doctor long after he's done playing football and because he probably cares more about that than the Chiefs. That getting a few people all riled up about their rona views is hilarious.

[RunKC]

Does "any other player who left during free agency" still get paid by the Chiefs, as is the case for the opt-out players?

Isn’t LDT getting a $150k stipend for opting out? If so that’s ass wiping money considering the lowest paid player on the active roster is the rookie punter making $612k

If you’re going to be mad at paying people for not being here, take a look at our dead money paying $8 million to Eric Berry.

[Iowanian]

I'm a documented non-fan of LDT and have been from the beginning. I've never thought he was that good and have had reservations about a player with mixed responsibility that requires so much time. He just couldn't dedicate himself to football and be a doctor.

I think it's respectable that he accomplished what he did, I think he's a easily replaced player. I don't care that he went fishing and I hope the Chiefs find solid interior linemen that make it where he can continue to fish during football seasons to come.

[ThaVirus]

These are the same people who booed Andrew Luck when he retired and got pissed at Jamaal and Bowe for waiting after a game to get Peyton Manning's autograph.

Imagine being that much of a douche.

[Bill Brasky]

Does "any other player who left during free agency" still get paid by the Chiefs, as is the case for the opt-out players?

This is the wrong hill to die on. Bad look for you.

[FloridaMan88]

This is the wrong hill to die on. Bad look for you.

LDT opted out under the false premise that playing football would increase his risk of getting/transmitting the virus (that’s what he stated in his original opt-out announcement on Twitter).

The most recent testing statistics confirms that the risk of getting the virus from football activities is minimal and much lower in terms of the positive test % rate compared to the general public.

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Nice look at Larry's work in Canada

https://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-360-how-laurent-duvernay-tardif-is-stepping-up-in-a-time-of-crisis

[ThaVirus]

LDT opted out under the false premise that playing football would increase his risk of getting/transmitting the virus (that’s what he stated in his original opt-out announcement on Twitter).

The most recent testing statistics confirms that the risk of getting the virus from football activities is minimal and much lower in terms of the positive test % rate compared to the general public.

You realize he opted out before we had any concrete testing data, right?

[loochy]

LDT opted out under the false premise that playing football would increase his risk of getting/transmitting the virus (that’s what he stated in his original opt-out announcement on Twitter).

The most recent testing statistics confirms that the risk of getting the virus from football activities is minimal and much lower in terms of the positive test % rate compared to the general public.


WTF man? At the time, he thought playing would increase his risk. THE TEAM/LEAGUE GAVE HIM AN OUT. THE TEAM AND THE LEAGUE ARE OK WITH THIS. He didn't quit, he didn't throw a fit and storm out. He took one of the options that he was presented with.

[luv]

Does "any other player who left during free agency" still get paid by the Chiefs, as is the case for the opt-out players?

He still has a contract. He doesn't get paid this year. He's getting $150,000 less when he returns to his contract (iow, he's paying it back, just like everyone else who opted out this year).

[Buehler445]

LDT opted out under the false premise that playing football would increase his risk of getting/transmitting the virus (that’s what he stated in his original opt-out announcement on Twitter).

The most recent testing statistics confirms that the risk of getting the virus from football activities is minimal and much lower in terms of the positive test % rate compared to the general public.

Dawg, he's still operating under the terms of his contract. You may not agree with his decision, but it is a valid course of action he has chosen.

Ethically, he's done nothing wrong.

[Yosef_Malkovitch]

Isn’t LDT getting a $150k stipend for opting out? If so that’s ass wiping money considering the lowest paid player on the active roster is the rookie punter making $612k

If you’re going to be mad at paying people for not being here, take a look at our dead money paying $8 million to Eric Berry.

Are we STILL paying that quitter? I thought we were done after last season.

[FloridaMan88]

You realize he opted out before we had any concrete testing data, right?

Then maybe he should have waited for the concrete data before reacting to false projections?

[FloridaMan88]

Dawg, he's still operating under the terms of his contract. You may not agree with his decision, but it is a valid course of action he has chosen.

Ethically, he's done nothing wrong.

Obviously yes his decision adheres to the opt-out policy agreed to by the NFL/NFLPA.

My point is his stated reason/concern for opting out is proving to be wrong.

[BigCatDaddy]

Obviously yes his decision adheres to the opt-out policy agreed to by the NFL/NFLPA.

My point is his stated reason/concern for opting out is proving to be wrong.

He's Canadian. They are known to be weaker than circus lemonade.

[loochy]

Obviously yes his decision adheres to the opt-out policy agreed to by the NFL/NFLPA.

My point is his stated reason/concern for opting out is proving to be wrong.


The deadline did not support such a wait and see attitude.

[Sassy Squatch]

Then maybe he should have waited for the concrete data before reacting to false projections?
LMAO The opt out deadline was over a month ago, and you're caterwauling that he didn't wait until data that the NFL provided today. This is why when you run into a thread shrieking about COVID you usually just faceplant in the most spectacular way possible.

[Perineum Ripper]

The deadline did not support such a wait and see attitude.



Wait, wait, wait.



Are you telling me, that the deadline for opt out isn’t tomorrow? That people who opted out, had to make a decision over a month ago. That they had to use information available to them, at that point in time and not from the future.


https://media2.giphy.com/media/6JB4v4xPTAQFi/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952hgsslabgguisf30pqk1n6ivkim6fa1579mkejw59&rid=giphy.gif

[BWillie]

Yeah I agree with that. I couldn't care less what he's doing in his time off, but probably should've kept the pics to himself.

I hate it when everyone always crows about OPTICS. Is the guy supposed to not do anything with any free time he gets? Give me a break.

Optics are what is wrong with this country. Doing the right thing when nobody is watching, without a care in the world to optics is what we should be doing.

[FloridaMan88]

LMAO The opt out deadline was over a month ago, and you're caterwauling that he didn't wait until data that the NFL provided today. This is why when you run into a thread shrieking about COVID you usually just faceplant in the most spectacular way possible.

He literally opted out immediately after the policy was announced.

If he had waited and made his decision at the deadline he would have seen the early testing evidence which was very low even in early August.

[RockChalk]

What a weird hill to die on

[LoneWolf]

Reading through this thread made me realize I am not the biggest asshole on CP. I mean I'm still close to the top of the rankings, but I digress. 88 and Chiefshrink are taking it to a whole new level.

LDT is doing what he thinks is right. He obviously has his reasons for opting out and frankly I don't think it hurts the Chiefs that much. Who gives a shit what he does with his free time when he isn't working?

[KCUnited]

Damien Williams spotted at Best Buy.

That butthole.

[Mecca]

He literally opted out immediately after the policy was announced.

If he had waited and made his decision at the deadline he would have seen the early testing evidence which was very low even in early August.

Why do you give a shit? The NFL put something out there and he took it, that was his right to do. I'm really not sure why this is such a big deal to you.

[FloridaMan88]

Why do you give a shit? The NFL put something out there and he took it, that was his right to do. I'm really not sure why this is such a big deal to you.

Apparently LDT was buying into bullshit hysteria like this...

At this point I don't expect to see any sports this year, it sucks but it is what it is.

Great prediction, dumbshit.

ROFL

[Mecca]

Apparently LDT was buying into bullshit hysteria like this...



Great prediction, dumbshit.

ROFL

I'd quote all the stupid shit you've said but it would take me the next 5 years, you have been one of the dumbest fucks on this board for years. Continue on your way though, it's sad and funny at the same time.

[RunKC]

This moron thinks he’s smarter than guy who got his M.D.

What a spectacle to behold