Chiefs and Jones agree to new deal

[Sassy Squatch]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� �� �� <br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> and All-Pro DT Chris Jones have a blockbuster deal to keep him in KC, per his agents <a href="https://twitter.com/KatzBrosSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KatzBrosSports</a>. The top free agent is off the market and a huge move for the champs. �� <a href="https://t.co/BHmM49TCtt">pic.twitter.com/BHmM49TCtt</a></p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1766670637525844170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs and five-time Pro-Bowl DT Chris Jones reached agreement on a record 5-year deal that includes $95 million guaranteed and allows KC to keep its best defender before free agency begins, per his agents, <a href="https://twitter.com/KatzBrosSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KatzBrosSports</a>.<br><br>Deal is expected to be the highest average salary ever… <a href="https://t.co/aRidQ0309z">pic.twitter.com/aRidQ0309z</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1766670760800592356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[smithandrew051]

He’s retiring a Chief.

Let’s get some comp for Sneed and threepeat.

Let’s fucking go.

[Jamie]

Never a doubt

[MMXcalibur]

Heeeellllllll yeeeeeaaaaahhhhh!!!!

[Marco Polo]

In! Let’s see how much.

[Pablo]

Yeeeeee that’s what I like to see!!!!

[rydogg58]

Glad this didn't drag out.

[Jerm]

Glad to have been wrong….

[Titty Meat]

We're 3 praying mother fuckers!!!!!

[Bump]

Nice!

[Pablo]

5 years with 95 guaranteed.

Sheeeittt

[Gravedigger]

That’s gotta be like a $150 million dollar deal total. Let’s go to work.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Great news! Three Peat incoming...

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/StoneColdJones?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StoneColdJones</a> <a href="https://t.co/XgJVvAAKna">pic.twitter.com/XgJVvAAKna</a></p>&mdash; Katz Brothers Sports (@KatzBrosSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/KatzBrosSports/status/1766671367661817908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[TambaBerry]

Probably a 3 year deal in reality

[PHOG]

Never a doubt!

[wazu]

HOLY SHIT! I'm not sure how to process this. A 5 year deal wasn't even on my radar. So much guaranteed. Is this a good idea? Gonna choose to believe yes.

[Mecca]

That cap bump really helped.

[DaFace]

We'll see if he keeps it up to the point that he's worth it, but I love that he's gonna retire a Chief.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Just saw that. Hope it's a good idea.

[Third Eye]

Probably a 3 year deal in reality

Yes, I’m very curious to see the structure.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Fuck yes!! Thank you CJ!! You will retire a Chief and go into the HOF when it’s all said and done

[TwistedChief]

We'll see if he keeps it up to the point that he's worth it, but I love that he's gonna retire a Chief.

Fuck retire. I love that he’ll be back to go for 3. That’s the goal.

[Gravedigger]

We'll see if he keeps it up to the point that he's worth it, but I love that he's gonna retire a Chief.

Can’t argue that, doesn’t happen much in the league anymore.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs and five-time Pro-Bowl DT Chris Jones reached agreement on a record 5-year deal that includes $95 million guaranteed and allows KC to keep its best defender before free agency begins, per his agents, <a href="https://twitter.com/KatzBrosSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KatzBrosSports</a>.<br><br>Deal is expected to be the highest average salary ever… <a href="https://t.co/aRidQ0309z">pic.twitter.com/aRidQ0309z</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1766670760800592356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Jones is worth every penny we are giving him, I could care less if it’s 40 mil a year. Hes that damn good. We have zero wins without him and that’s just a fact

[smithandrew051]

Fuck retire. I love that he’ll be back to go for 3. That’s the goal.

Since it’s a 5 year deal, he should be back for the 7peat.

[DenverChief]

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[Hog's Gone Fishin]

We'll see if he keeps it up to the point that he's worth it, but I love that he's gonna retire a Chief.

That's my concern, in non contract years his performance has been a little lackluster.

[PHOG]

3peat incoming.

[FloridaMan88]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="art" dir="ltr">📝📝</p>&mdash; Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) <a href="https://twitter.com/StoneColdJones/status/1766669631098396926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[RunKC]

Wow Veach unloaded the cap for the man. He paid him what he wanted.

I fully expect a Mahomes restructure tomorrow and a Sneed trade soon. Need to crush this next draft to offset this contract.

[AussieChiefsFan]

LET'S FUCKING GO

Chris and Brett you absolute legends

[Semichief]

Love it! I know some are concerned about the cap hit and the long term viability, but Jones is a game-wrecking defensive player who was the 2nd most valuable player on 3 title teams and will undoubtedly be a key factor on more to come.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The specific details still are being finalized. But Chris Jones will sign a five-year deal in which all the money in the first three years - $95 million - is guaranteed. When the I’s are dotted and T’s crossed, Jones’ deal will include the highest-ever average annual DT salary. <a href="https://t.co/MUR4sQGcvC">https://t.co/MUR4sQGcvC</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1766673547475181820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[ForeverIowan]

That long of a deal hopefully the cap hit year one is a finger prick so we can go hard after the 3 peat.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The specific details still are being finalized. But Chris Jones will sign a five-year deal in which all the money in the first three years - $95 million - is guaranteed. When the I’s are dotted and T’s crossed, Jones’ deal will include the highest-ever average annual DT salary. <a href="https://t.co/MUR4sQGcvC">https://t.co/MUR4sQGcvC</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1766673547475181820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[KCJake]

Well ….shit. Good news I guess. He’s a great player and I’m glad he’s staying. Where’s all the salary cap experts??? Did we just F ourselves? Any money left for Sneed or a WR?

[KC_Connection]

HOLY SHIT! I'm not sure how to process this. A 5 year deal wasn't even on my radar. So much guaranteed. Is this a good idea? Gonna choose to believe yes.
As long as he keeps making his huge impact in the playoffs, I'd say so.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs and five-time Pro-Bowl DT Chris Jones reached agreement on a record 5-year deal that includes $95 million guaranteed and allows KC to keep its best defender before free agency begins, per his agents, <a href="https://twitter.com/KatzBrosSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KatzBrosSports</a>.<br><br>Deal is expected to be the highest average salary ever… <a href="https://t.co/aRidQ0309z">pic.twitter.com/aRidQ0309z</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1766670760800592356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

5-95 is probably a 4 year deal with a big 5 year payout to put him above AD in Annual Average Comp. This will work. LFG!

[louie aguiar]

Awesome- he’s the closest thing I’ve ever seen to Reggie White

[FloridaMan88]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="art" dir="ltr">😁 <a href="https://t.co/QtcBCux7vo">https://t.co/QtcBCux7vo</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes/status/1766670574108229923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Hammock Parties]

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[Basileus777]

3 years 95. So they're married for 3 years.

[mnchiefsguy]

Holy Shit!

5 years should give Veach the spread out the signing bonus....With the cap increasing 30 million a year, this could turn out to be a very reasonable deal by the end.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

WHOA!!! Five years? It's a wizard contract that nobody saw coming! VEACH STRIKES AGAIN!!!

PLUS Sneed is under contract. They literally don't have to do anything and the all-time defense is in fact with the draft coming. How we looking on the cap figures??

[Jewish Rabbi]

FUCKINH HORNY!!!

[loochy]

3 years 95. So they're married for 3 years.

5

[T-post Tom]

OK CJ, time to get that DPOY that you promised! Let’s go!

[TwistedChief]

Well ….shit. Good news I guess. He’s a great player and I’m glad he’s staying. Where’s all the salary cap experts??? Did we just F ourselves? Any money left for Sneed or a WR?

Did you really think we would keep Jones and Sneed? Santa isn’t real fwiw.

[Imon Yourside]

Awesome! welcome back CJ! :)

[Jewish Rabbi]

Did you really think we would keep Jones and Sneed? Santa isn’t real fwiw.

Spoiler tags please

[FloridaMan88]

Now trade Sneed, rebuild the WR group, full steam ahead towards Operation Threepeat.

[cabletech94]

Hey! Where are those naysayers that were posting earlier!?

Crickets abound!! This is a great day!! KC is keeping one of their own!! Love it!!

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

3 years 95. So they're married for 3 years.

It's probably something like 4 for 29.5m with a 5th year @ 45 mil. with 95 Guaranteed, or spread out amongst the 4 with increasing amounts and a big upfront. It will be interesting to see the details.

[Chieftain]

I guess it had to be done. You can't replace his production.
Veach better hit on the draft. And bring some cheap vets who want that ring.

[Pablo]

Spoiler tags please

Yeah some people still believe Santa is real and the earth is 95 years old

All I belief in is threepeats

[PHOG]

That damn Clark Hunt, cheapskate. (sarcasm)

[BryanBusby]

Whew thank god. Being wrong here is cool and good.

[comochiefsfan]

Happy for Chris and glad he’s staying a Chief. Hope this doesn’t hamstring us too much though.

Will we be able to go get help at WR now?

How will this impact McDuffie, Bolton, Creed etc. in the next couple years?

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

3 years 95. So they're married for 3 years.

Probably 4 with a 5th throw away year.

[cabletech94]

BuT wE dOnT hAvE aNy MoNeY!!!

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Time to get our WR in the draft. Jones was priority number 1 and I’m glad this got done. Jones was a man of his word when he said he’d never play for another franchise

[Dunerdr]

Clark Hunt is cheap.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Letssss gooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!</p>&mdash; Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) <a href="https://twitter.com/StoneColdJones/status/1766675526519865780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Iconic]

At times he has single handedly ensured Mahomes got the ball back to win us 3 rings.

His impact is beyond priceless. I am game.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">KC….5 more years of greatness! 3x <a href="https://t.co/gds8ecwCmJ">pic.twitter.com/gds8ecwCmJ</a></p>&mdash; Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) <a href="https://twitter.com/StoneColdJones/status/1766675894049943870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[TwistedChief]

Now trade Sneed, rebuild the WR group, full steam ahead towards Operation Threepeat.

I imagine they probably have a Sneed deal they like. Next 48hrs we hear there’s a deal for a 2-ish equivalent. Then onward and upward.

My take: it’s a lot, lot easier to envision this team without Sneed than Jones. Our defense will suffer some but the secondary has talent and some potential depth. We really needed him on the DL.

[KC Hawks]

Fuck!!! No money for a new locker room now!!!

[KCJake]

Did you really think we would keep Jones and Sneed? Santa isn’t real fwiw.

How about a WR? Santa have any of those ?

[Chieftain]

The thing about Jones is that he never gets injured. Dude is always healthy so surely that played a factor in getting him extended.

[Jewish Rabbi]

Yeah some people still believe Santa is real and the earth is 95 years old

All I belief in is threepeats

Ya gotta belief!!!

[Imon Yourside]

Did you really think we would keep Jones and Sneed? Santa isn’t real fwiw.

I would be extremely happy with a 1st round pick for Sneed.

[tyecopeland]

The chances for him living up to the 4th and 5th year cost of this contract has got to be really low. But he's probably worth it for the next two. And hopefully not fallen off terribly in the 3rd year.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

He has single handedly ensured Mahomes got the ball back to win us 3 rings.

His impact is beyond priceless. I am game.

Exactly! Can make a argument that we don’t win a ring in the Mahomes era without him

[Okchief80]

Well ….shit. Good news I guess. He’s a great player and I’m glad he’s staying. Where’s all the salary cap experts??? Did we just F ourselves? Any money left for Sneed or a WR?

We need to draft well.

[DJay23]

Been checking my phone all day out and about running errands. Don't care how late it came through, just glad it didn't drag out past Sunday.

Execute the plan now Vlartch, set us up.

[Hammock Parties]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The man said it <a href="https://t.co/3fBxhI6VIg">pic.twitter.com/3fBxhI6VIg</a></p>&mdash; ��️ Red Tribe Cinema (@ClayWendler) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClayWendler/status/1766676551800680821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[jerryaldini]

CJ was the first one to start the dynasty talk after the first SB. He backed it up. So glad he can see the rest of it through!

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Happy for Chris and glad he’s staying a Chief. Hope this doesn’t hamstring us too much though.

Will we be able to go get help at WR now?

How will this impact McDuffie, Bolton, Creed etc. in the next couple years?

We are in pretty good shape. This may be a better deal than we think for the Chiefs. with 95 Guaranteed over 5 years. Allows Chris to stay and say he is the highest paid DT of all time with a big 5th year, and allows the Katz brothers to look good. It will be fun to see the details. Either way, I trust Veach.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Jones’ 5-year deal should make him the NFL’s highest-paid DT at around $32M per year. The first $95M or so are essentially guaranteed, and the final numbers are still being worked out. But a mammoth deal for a mammoth defender as a result of good-faith negotiations. <a href="https://t.co/w2Xub4OpR0">https://t.co/w2Xub4OpR0</a></p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1766675910277673416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[teedubya]

Mister Jones, my man! *high five

[Straight, No Chaser]

Glad to see it happen tonight. Ppl here getting hallucinations

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

The chances for him living up to the 4th and 5th year cost of this contract has got to be really low. But he's probably worth it for the next two. And hopefully not fallen off terribly in the 3rd year.
with only $95 Guaranteed he only needs 3 really good years.

[In58men]

#95 gets 95 million guaranteed, that’s not a coincidence lol.

[Shaid]

I love Chris Jones but 5 years is a long time for someone his age. Hoping that 5th year is truly a throwaway so we have flexibility if we need it. Glad the guaranteed money is in the first 3 years. This may be more of a 4 year 130 million deal.

[DRM08]

I’m shocked it happened. And now we cross our fingers. Hope like hell that he can stay healthy and perform at a strong level.

[Dante84]

Now let’s package Sneed for a trade up to get 5 years of a cost-controlled rookie LT.

[Titty Meat]

I love Chris Jones but 5 years is a long time for someone his age. Hoping that 5th year is truly a throwaway so we have flexibility if we need it. Glad the guaranteed money is in the first 3 years. This may be more of a 4 year 130 million deal.

The price of making history

[comochiefsfan]

There’s also something to be said for rewarding a player who has come up through your organization and been a good soldier and teammate every step of the way.

Shows players the Chiefs will take care of you if you do your part for them.

Chris definitely earned this and I’m happy for him.

[Chris Meck]

How about a WR? Santa have any of those ?

You'll get a Mooney and a top 64 pick and you'll like it!

No, you will. seriously.

[RunKC]

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[ForeverIowan]

Karlaftis only 22 years old on the cusp of becoming a superstar in his own right. FAU ita time to roll brother! This defensive line gonna be damn good for years to come!

[comochiefsfan]

Karlaftis only 22 years old on the cusp of becoming a superstar in his own right. FAU ita time to roll brother! This defensive line gonna be damn good for years to come!Being able to play next to Chris will only help their development too.

You have to think about this as an investment not only in Chris himself, but in his ability to be a force multiplier to many pieces around him.

[cabletech94]

Welp, guess I gotta go buy my 95 jersey now……

[bdj23]

So that wasn't just the booze talking? :)

[ChiliConCarnage]

Surprised at the years. Guess we'll see the details. Late Saturday night announcement is a but odd. Glad its done

[FloridaMan88]

Good point…

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remember kids.. a shut down corner eliminates one WR… an elite pass rusher eliminates ALL of them. The <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> paid the right guy <a href="https://t.co/VPAlyXnVCf">https://t.co/VPAlyXnVCf</a></p>&mdash; trey wingo (@wingoz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wingoz/status/1766673040354771352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[tyecopeland]

with only $95 Guaranteed he only needs 3 really good years.

That's still over 31.5 per year at 95/3. So it's a big chunk of money. The structure of year 4/5 are what's important to determine if this is a good deal or not. We don't have info on the total $ yet. I'd feel pretty confident that there's no guaranteed money after year 3 so it's about how much dead cap do you have to eat after year 3 if he's declined.

And also, is there more non guaranteed money in the first 3 years? Because if so, those first 3 go from 31.5 per to ??.

[tyecopeland]

There’s also something to be said for rewarding a player who has come up through your organization and been a good soldier and teammate every step of the way.

Shows players the Chiefs will take care of you if you do your part for them.

Chris definitely earned this and I’m happy for him.

Yeah... or they tag and trade you like Sneed...

And did week one of this season not count for every step of the way?

[Stryker]

FUCK YESSSSSSS! I do not care about the $$$$ I care about the player! He is now here through his career! CHIEF for life as he always wanted! :thumb:

[ForeverIowan]

Good point…

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remember kids.. a shut down corner eliminates one WR… an elite pass rusher eliminates ALL of them. The <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> paid the right guy <a href="https://t.co/VPAlyXnVCf">https://t.co/VPAlyXnVCf</a></p>&mdash; trey wingo (@wingoz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wingoz/status/1766673040354771352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Loved Sneed but Chris is a unicorn. Glad LJ is about to make generational wealth dude deserves it. Need Veach to hit in this draft i.e. McDuffie and Karlaftis.

[BryanBusby]

brb time to let my dick hang out at the cheesecake factory

[Hammock Parties]

Welp, guess I gotta go buy my 95 jersey now……

buy this

https://scheels.scene7.com/is/image/Scheels/19688811680?wid=1000&hei=1000

[Chiefs4TheWin]

I reallllllllly didn't want to lose Chris Jones. Glad this is finally done.

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Probably a 3 year deal in reality

Yeah. $95M guaranteed is a bit misleading when it's over 5 years. I think this contract is fair, and Chris is just an absolutely game wrecker.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

I love Chris Jones but 5 years is a long time for someone his age. Hoping that 5th year is truly a throwaway so we have flexibility if we need it. Glad the guaranteed money is in the first 3 years. This may be more of a 4 year 130 million deal.

This is a highly flexible deal. The Chiefs will be able to move money around as needed. It will be heavily front loaded however. With the cap exploding the Chiefs were able to make this happen.

[Easy 6]

It needed to happen, he keeps the D stable... he's the FOUNDATION

[Chiefnj2]

It’s only about 19 mil against the cap per year. Lots of time and opportunity to move money around.

[jerryaldini]

buy this

https://scheels.scene7.com/is/image/Scheels/19688811680?wid=1000&hei=1000

Best bundle in the league baby!

Seriously, how awesome is it to have the best players in the league at QB, DT and TE?

[UChieffyBugger]

So is it basically a three year deal? If so then that lines up with how long George, Trent and Taylor have left on their contracts. Also there's a chance Travis is retired by then too so things could look different by then tbh.

[cabletech94]

buy this

https://scheels.scene7.com/is/image/Scheels/19688811680?wid=1000&hei=1000

Ohhhhhhh. Yes I will!

[tyecopeland]

Ok so reading some follow up tweets.

It's 95/3. All money in the first 3 years is guaranteed. That suggests nothing in years 4 and 5 is guaranteed. There is no extra money in years 1-3. 95/3 bests ADs AAV. And Jones' total AAV isn't expected to be higher than bosa's. Which means years 4 and 5 should be right about the same 32 mil mark.

I feel better with all that info.

[SD15]

Congrats to Chris & The Chiefs. Our defense will be great again!! :)

[ThyKingdomCome15]

It’s only about 19 mil against the cap per year. Lots of time and opportunity to move money around.

But highly front loaded in the first couple years. He'll make more than Aaron Donald this year.

[DRM08]

So is it basically a three year deal? If so then that lines up with how long George, Trent and Taylor have left on their contracts. Also there's a chance Travis is retired by then too so things could look different by then tbh.

Very expensive 3 year deal at nearly $32M per year. Hopefully it doesn’t backfire on KC.

[Chiefnj2]

Ok so reading some follow up tweets.

It's 95/3. All money in the first 3 years is guaranteed. That suggests nothing in years 4 and 5 is guaranteed. There is no extra money in years 1-3. 95/3 bests ADs AAV. And Jones' total AAV isn't expected to be higher than bosa's. Which means years 4 and 5 should be right about the same 32 mil mark.

I feel better with all that info.

Signing bonus will be spread over the 5 years. There will certainly be a cap hit in years 4 and 5.

[Hammock Parties]

LMAO

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brooooo can’t believe after this weekend <a href="https://twitter.com/StoneColdJones?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StoneColdJones</a> will be an <a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Raiders</a> LFG <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiderNation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiderNation</a> 🏴*☠️🏴*☠️🏴*☠️ <a href="https://t.co/SyTybpIKLs">pic.twitter.com/SyTybpIKLs</a></p>&mdash; Master Marco Polo 🇲🇽“El Buki Raider” (@srchilaquilles) <a href="https://twitter.com/srchilaquilles/status/1766163415796691234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s going to happen <a href="https://t.co/qKhgvfDCIr">https://t.co/qKhgvfDCIr</a> <a href="https://t.co/qKEdUc2fNZ">pic.twitter.com/qKEdUc2fNZ</a></p>&mdash; Bengals Graphics (@BengalsGraphic5) <a href="https://twitter.com/BengalsGraphic5/status/1759440471565242755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[ForeverIowan]

Really hope we can grab a veteran corner on a damn cheap deal looking to grab a ring. Stephon Gilmore, Tre White, Xavian Howard

[Urc Burry]

50% - ecstatic

50% - would have rather signed Wilkins/Reader for much less.

Well played by him though. I did not think we would go a dollar over 28

[RINGLEADER]

I love Chris Jones but 5 years is a long time for someone his age. Hoping that 5th year is truly a throwaway so we have flexibility if we need it. Glad the guaranteed money is in the first 3 years. This may be more of a 4 year 130 million deal.

I’m sure it’s closer to a 3 year $95M deal with some funny money attached to voidable years.

I could see a $50M signing bonus spread across those 5 seasons and then salaries of $10M, $15M, and $20M for cap hits of:

Y1: $20M
Y2: $25M
Y3: $30M

We’d eat $12M in 27 and $12M in 28 cap space if we don’t pay him crazy money then (which we won’t). Seems like a good deal all the way around.

[Stryker]

The MINISTER of DEFENSE returns! God, I am so very happy right now! Hell yes! :thumb: 3 peat coming! :thumb:

Now focus on the offense in the free agency and draft! Brian Thomas or Xavier Worthy come on down!

[ntexascardfan]

So, if it's 5 years with 95 guaranteed and an AAV of 32 mil...you could have something that looks like this.


Year 1: 19 million signing + 8 salary
Year 2: 19 million signing + 9 salary
Year 3: 19 million signing + 10 salary
Year 4: 19 million signing + 16 salary
Year 5: 19 million signing +22 salary

Depending on how the cap increases and the market moves for DT, he could still be worth it in year four, but you never realize the last year of the deal.

[tyecopeland]

Signing bonus will be spread over the 5 years. There will certainly be a cap hit in years 4 and 5.

Which is why I said nothing about cap hits.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

The fifth year to me is going to be a mechanism just to keep the cap hit this year low so they can add whatever they want to go for the three-peat. (Based on Sweeney’s post that he has heard that’s their plan)

[saphojunkie]

There’s also something to be said for rewarding a player who has come up through your organization and been a good soldier and teammate every step of the way.

Shows players the Chiefs will take care of you if you do your part for them.

Chris definitely earned this and I’m happy for him.

might have missed a step or two last summer

[tyecopeland]

So, if it's 5 years with 95 guaranteed and an AAV of 32 mil...you could have something that looks like this.


Year 1: 19 million signing + 8 salary
Year 2: 19 million signing + 9 salary
Year 3: 19 million signing + 10 salary
Year 4: 19 million signing + 16 salary
Year 5: 19 million signing +22 salary

Depending on how the cap increases and the market moves for DT, he could still be worth it in year four, but you never realize the last year of the deal.

The signing bonus isn't going to equal 95. The signing bonus plus years 1-3 is going to equal 95.

[suzzer99]

There’s also something to be said for rewarding a player who has come up through your organization and been a good soldier and teammate every step of the way.

Shows players the Chiefs will take care of you if you do your part for them.

You mean like Sneed?

Maybe we can still keep him. Do it Vorch!

[scho63]

Does anyone think now that Jones signed Sneed may want to stay one more year?

Probably not but ya never know.

[saphojunkie]

The signing bonus isn't going to equal 95. The signing bonus plus years 1-3 is going to equal 95.

For those playing at home, that would look more like this:

year 1: 12M SB - 11M sal - 23M cap hit
year 2: 12M SB - 12M sal - 24M cap hit
year 3: 12M SB - 12M sal - 24M cap hit
year 4: 12M SB - one billion dollars (void) - 24M dead
year 5: 12M SB - taylor swift (void) - 12M dead

That's $60M signing bonus with $35M in guaranteed salary over the first 3 years, or 95M total paid with no cap hit over $24M in any year...

[ntexascardfan]

The signing bonus isn't going to equal 95. The signing bonus plus years 1-3 is going to equal 95.


So, it's even more team friendly than my scenario.

[suzzer99]

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Duncan Idaho the KCSN guys talked about your comment. Either that or you have an imposter in the KCSN discord.

[gordonelloyd]

Glad just got done right away instead of dragging out like last year. If it’s a choice between Jones and Sneed, I agree with most here that Jones is the answer. But it would be so great if we could still keep Sneed. If not, let’s hope we get good draft compensation And a free agent corner who comes cheap to earn a ring.

Now let’s see in free agency and the draft what we can do to add a third credible receiver.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Watch us sign Sneed long term now 🤣

[big nasty kcnut]

The ambassador of sack nation is back baby! I'm so aroused. If we get worthy or sennott or Beebe I'll be so fucking happy!

[Tribal Warfare]

The signing bonus isn't going to equal 95. The signing bonus plus years 1-3 is going to equal 95.

At least it gets 9-5 playing in a Chiefs jersey

[staylor26]

I'm good with it as long as they still draft a 3T this year.

The DT class is loaded with those types, and it would be nice to preserve him a bit for the postseason.

[thabear04]

LFG!!!

[suzzer99]

If we get two typical CJ years and maybe a decline in the 3rd year, I'll be happy.

[RunKC]

I'm good with it as long as they still draft a 3T this year.

The DT class is loaded with those types, and it would be nice to preserve him a bit for the postseason.

Veach drafts Ruke Orhorhoro in rd 2 and place him next to Chris and we cum in unison

[digger]

in... Print them, three peat is back on the menu boys...

[alanm]

****!!! No money for a new locker room now!!!F-- ROFL

[TEX]

Does anyone think now that Jones signed Sneed may want to stay one more year?

Probably not but ya never know.
Hope so, but I doubt it cuz he's been pretty vocal about getting PAID. But you're right in that you never know.

[Hammock Parties]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From what I’ve gathered, I think this is the first sign of more to come: the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> will make moves to do what no team has ever done, which is win three Super Bowl titles in a row. <a href="https://t.co/aaqcW4zQaW">https://t.co/aaqcW4zQaW</a></p>&mdash; Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href="https://twitter.com/pgsween/status/1766682361549258836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From what I’ve gathered, I think this is the first sign of more to come: the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> will make moves to do what no team has ever done, which is win three Super Bowl titles in a row. <a href="https://t.co/aaqcW4zQaW">https://t.co/aaqcW4zQaW</a></p>&mdash; Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href="https://twitter.com/pgsween/status/1766682361549258836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

If we somehow extend sneed Billy needs to blow Veach immediately

[Titty Meat]

If we somehow extend sneed Billy needs to blow Veach immediately

I'll do whatever it takes to make history

[Fishels]

Well I was half wrong about Chris jones. I was right that he’d expect a lot of money, but I was dead wrong veach would give it to him! Wow.

Kinda mixed feelings. Absolutely love Jones but I’m still wanting to see offensive moves and hanging on to older players always makes me nervous. He is pretty much the face of the D line tho

Hoping he continues to be the amazing player he is

[PAChiefsGuy]

Glad he is back dude is a beast and a leader on the team

[Hoover]

What does it do to his bonus money he was owed? Does that get built in or added to the new deal?

[duncan_idaho]

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Duncan Idaho the KCSN guys talked about your comment. Either that or you have an imposter in the KCSN discord.


Which comment?


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[Hammock Parties]

Kinda mixed feelings. Absolutely love Jones but I’m still wanting to see offensive moves and hanging on to older players always makes me nervous. He is pretty much the face of the D line tho


After Reggie White left Philly he appeared in 14 playoff games and had 70+ sacks.

I got a feeling Jones is going to age even better. He's more athletic than White and in better shape.

[Rain Man]

Stay aboard the ship, everyone!

[poolboy]

thanks to The Clarks

[big nasty kcnut]

Thank you Bork laser!

[KC_Connection]

How important is it for the Chiefs to keep Chris Jones? Last season, they allowed 4.3 yards per play when he was on the field (would rank first in the NFL), but that increased to 5.5 yards per play when he was off it (23rd)

ON FIELD OFF FIELD
Defensive plays 704 341
Yds per play 4.3* 5.5
Pressure pct 37%* 31%
Sack pct 11%* 4%


https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39697463/chiefs-dt-chris-jones-agree-massive-five-year-deal

[Hammock Parties]

LMAO chiefs twitter is so stupidly amazing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I knew veach wouldn’t let me down he cooks again <a href="https://t.co/oI7fa8zrQc">pic.twitter.com/oI7fa8zrQc</a></p>&mdash; ❤️*�� (@OVOTopShotta) <a href="https://twitter.com/OVOTopShotta/status/1766671598075916545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[comochiefsfan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From what I’ve gathered, I think this is the first sign of more to come: the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> will make moves to do what no team has ever done, which is win three Super Bowl titles in a row. <a href="https://t.co/aaqcW4zQaW">https://t.co/aaqcW4zQaW</a></p>&mdash; Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href="https://twitter.com/pgsween/status/1766682361549258836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Dont mortgage the chance to get 6 or 7 total by going all in for the three peat.

Veach has played this so smartly the last few years. Don't get shortsighted now.

[BossChief]

Dont mortgage the chance to get 6 or 7 total by going all in for the three peat.

Veach has played this so smartly the last few years. Don't get shortsighted now.

Zip it and buckle up!

[JPH83]

Man that is...a lot of money. I mean to be expected but makes you wonder what he would've got on the open market.

[DRM08]

Dont mortgage the chance to get 6 or 7 total by going all in for the three peat.

Veach has played this so smartly the last few years. Don't get shortsighted now.

It’s not a 1 year thing. Go all in for the next 4 years. That is probably the end of the road for Kelce and Coach Reid (and Jones). If you could win 2 more rings in the next 4 years, that would be awesome…especially in the context that you already have 3 rings in the last 5 years.

[ntexascardfan]

So, if he takes a signing bonus of $25 million, similar to Aaron Donald...then his cap hit for the next 3 seasons would be roughly 28.5 million per year with a 10 million deadcap hit to cut him before year 4.

The higher his signing bonus, the lower his cap hit the next three seasons, but the more dead money we take on to cut him before the end of the deal.

It'll be interesting to see the balance they strike.

[comochiefsfan]

It’s not a 1 year thing. Go all in for the next 4 years. That is probably the end of the road for Kelce and Coach Reid (and Jones). If you could win 2 more rings in the next 4 years, that would be awesome…especially in the context that you already have 3 rings in the last 5 years.I was speaking more to the idea of signing Sneed.

I love Sneed. Wish he could stay. Signing him too would be crippling.

He needs to be traded. It’s a complete no brainer.

I’m glad we got something done with CJ as opposed to letting him walk for nothing.

[smithandrew051]

I was speaking more to the idea of signing Sneed.

I love Sneed. Wish he could stay. Signing him too would be crippling.

He needs to be traded. It’s a complete no brainer.

I’m glad we got something done with CJ as opposed to letting him walk for nothing.

Veach and Spags are just so damn good at finding and developing DBs.

Having an elite DB that we can trade for picks is the right move . What’s left of the secondary is already really good before making any additional moves.

We drafted defense really well, but DL is the group I’d say I feel the least comfortable with replacing stars. Jones was important to keep.

[BossChief]

Beautiful!

I’m excited to see the structure behind this one.

Don’t forget, Aaron Donald’s deal was signed when the salary cap was only 208m. Now it’s 255m.

Relative to the cap, “beating Aaron Donald’s deal” would be a deal averaging almost 39m aav.

Getting Jones at the AD deal in current day is fair…probably a bargain.

[smithandrew051]

Beautiful!

I’m excited to see the structure behind this one.

Don’t forget, Aaron Donald’s deal was signed when the salary cap was only 208m. Now it’s 255m.

Relative to the cap, “beating Aaron Donald’s deal” would be a deal averaging almost 39m aav.

I was just thinking about this.

When we compare contracts with the past, it really should be looked at like a percentage of the cap.

[BossChief]

I bet we get juicy leaks in the next 48 hours of how Houston was ready to give him 35m and he decided to stay in KC to finish what they started.

5 in a row!

[ThyKingdomCome15]

I'm good with it as long as they still draft a 3T this year.

The DT class is loaded with those types, and it would be nice to preserve him a bit for the postseason.

You don't have to worry about that. The offense is going to be putting up more points next year. The will be many opportunities to rest Kelce and Jones.

[carcosa]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� �� �� <br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> and All-Pro DT Chris Jones have a blockbuster deal to keep him in KC, per his agents <a href="https://twitter.com/KatzBrosSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KatzBrosSports</a>. The top free agent is off the market and a huge move for the champs. �� <a href="https://t.co/BHmM49TCtt">pic.twitter.com/BHmM49TCtt</a></p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1766670637525844170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs and five-time Pro-Bowl DT Chris Jones reached agreement on a record 5-year deal that includes $95 million guaranteed and allows KC to keep its best defender before free agency begins, per his agents, <a href="https://twitter.com/KatzBrosSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KatzBrosSports</a>.<br><br>Deal is expected to be the highest average salary ever… <a href="https://t.co/aRidQ0309z">pic.twitter.com/aRidQ0309z</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1766670760800592356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Oh HELL yeah

[Straight, No Chaser]

Well I was half wrong about Chris jones. I was right that he’d expect a lot of money, but I was dead wrong veach would give it to him! Wow.

Kinda mixed feelings. Absolutely love Jones but I’m still wanting to see offensive moves and hanging on to older players always makes me nervous. He is pretty much the face of the D line tho

Hoping he continues to be the amazing player he is

Wake up & Live Bro, Brah, Bruh. Get used to it.

[BigChiefTN]

Jones is worth every penny we are giving him, I could care less if it’s 40 mil a year. Hes that damn good. We have zero wins without him and that’s just a fact

I'm glad we re-signed him, but you may want to check our record when we have played without him , the team held their own ...

[BossChief]

Defenders inked for at least the next 2-3 seasons:

Tranquill
Jones
Karlaftis
McDuffie
Williams
Watson
Chenal
Cook
Conner
FAU

You can probably add Bolton to that list, as they would surely franchise him after this upcoming season if they haven’t extended him yet.

This draft could be ALL skill position offensive players and I’d be happy if all we came out with is a stud receiver and a good LT on rookie deals.

[Chief Pagan]

Hey! Where are those naysayers that were posting earlier!?

Crickets abound!! This is a great day!! KC is keeping one of their own!! Love it!!

I was in the camp that thought it more likely than not that he was gone.

But I never thought that was a foregone conclusion.

So I'm mildly surprised but not shocked to see the mega third deal contract.

Anything that gets done as far as contracts and FA and drafts is all calculated gambles.

Jones has absolutely wrecked shit and won games, especially in the post season when it matters.

If he is at least good during the regular season and makes an impact in the post season... That can absolutely be worth the 30/year cap hit or whatever.

If for whatever reason he ends up less than that...*

But I'm fine winning in the post season with Mahomes being the leading rusher and the D pitching a shutouts in the fourth quarter.

So LFG.



*Glad I don't have BV's job.

[Dante84]

Yep. Heavy, heavy offense draft coming.

[el borracho]

Ok, but for that kind of money I want to see him cry at 3 more Super Bowls, minimum.

[smithandrew051]

Yep. Heavy, heavy offense draft coming.

If we end up with 8 picks after trading Sneed, I’d like to see something like:

-2 DL
-1 DB (another Veach late round find)
-2 WR
-1 or 2 OL
-1 RB
-Maybe 1 TE

Something like 5 offense, 3 defense sounds about right.

[T-post Tom]

News coming out of Bridgeport, West Virginia:

Mike Florio found naked and in fetal position at local Dollar General store. He is currently under observation and on suicide watch at a mental health facility.

[-King-]

Boom!!

[ThyKingdomCome15]

I'll definitely say this. I feel like Veach went out of his way to sign Chris Jones and Jones/Katz went out of their way to get a deal done.

This is not how negotiations with Tyreek went down. Tyreek's agents were aggressive in finding a trade partner and Veach obliged.

The "good-faith negotiations" aspect of this deal cannot be understated.

Jones is a true Chief, an all-time great. When he retires he'll get every perk, cherry, and even a statue.

[nychief]

Spend Clark’s money. Good all around.

[BWillie]

There’s also something to be said for rewarding a player who has come up through your organization and been a good soldier and teammate every step of the way.

Shows players the Chiefs will take care of you if you do your part for them.

Chris definitely earned this and I’m happy for him.

The guy literally sat out all of training camp and the first game... in which we lost. He absolutely was not a good soldier.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Chiefs also believed he would get more in the initial three years if he free agency hit Monday. <a href="https://t.co/jSGJ3NpQCR">https://t.co/jSGJ3NpQCR</a></p>&mdash; Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/1766676206886228041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Red Dawg]

OMG is that real? 95 mil all guranteed? Veach caved? I am in shock.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Man, it's just so good to see this get done. I don't know or care about the cap shit, they know what they're doing. It's just nice to see a guy we drafted who is an absolute stud stay with us till the end of his career.

Let's GO!!

[Red Dawg]

Holy shit.

[Red Dawg]

Didn't think it would happen. Good for us at least in 24. 3 peat just got closer.

[VAChief]

Beautiful!

I’m excited to see the structure behind this one.

Don’t forget, Aaron Donald’s deal was signed when the salary cap was only 208m. Now it’s 255m.

Relative to the cap, “beating Aaron Donald’s deal” would be a deal averaging almost 39m aav.

Getting Jones at the AD deal in current day is fair…probably a bargain.

Good point

[MIAdragon]

Ehhh

[AussieChiefsFan]

It’s not a 1 year thing. Go all in for the next 4 years. That is probably the end of the road for Kelce and Coach Reid (and Jones). If you could win 2 more rings in the next 4 years, that would be awesome…especially in the context that you already have 3 rings in the last 5 years.I definitely think Andy outlasts Travis, maybe even Chris too.

[FlaChief58]

Great news! The threepeat is a mere formality now

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[Rasputin]

Chris Jones is going for the 7 peat

[tmax63]

Has anyone had to go to the ER because of an erection lasting more than 4 hours? It's been close to 12 hours since the news broke and I want to make sure everyone is ok.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

All the risks we talked about for weeks still exist, if the body breaks down we will look back and hate this deal

But I do think this makes more sense than letting him go now that they’ve made it a “5-year” deal where the cap hits can be lower for the first three years that he’s actually guaranteed to be here.

Replacing Chris was always going to be the hardest task yet compared to other players like Tyreek, Tyrann, etc.

Giving Wilkins $25m AAV over Chris at $32m might have worked out, but that was too risky in the sense that it could totally ruin your defensive chemistry and how those guys view management if they see us send Chris AND Sneed away.

This deal is about 2024-2026 and we are objectively better with a healthy Chris Jones as our defensive leader still.

[redfan]

Super glad they got CJ95's deal done. Keep that train a-rollin', Bart Vartch!!

[Red Dawg]

Just hope that we can keep other good players we drafted next year.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Holy shit! What a nice treat this morning. We have 0 titles without the man. It's a completely different defense when he's on the field and he's come up huge in key moments time and time again. Well deserved contract.

[duncan_idaho]

There is no one up for free agency after this year that is more important to success or more valuable than Jones.

Nick Bolton is a MLb with coverage limitations (not a Fred Warner/Roquon Smith). Trey Smith is a RG. Creed Humphrey is a C.

It would be risky to sacrifice your defensive unicorn/straw that stirs the drink to focus on keeping all 3 of those guys.

I won’t be shocked if they only sign 1 long-term…

And re: Jones deal, let’s not overlook the idea of future restructures. If they’re right against the cap next year or the year after, they could swipe the card again (restructure bonus) and push money into 26,27,28 and even into 29 and 30 on void years or added years.

[Archie Bunker]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The top free agent on <a href="https://t.co/iLSuC0HswN">https://t.co/iLSuC0HswN</a> is off the board: Our story on Chris Jones’ mega deal with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a>, as the All-Pro stays on a 5-year contract worth almost $160M with $95M in practical guarantees <a href="https://t.co/npeS59XdhE">https://t.co/npeS59XdhE</a></p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1766789091662647547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Red Dawg]

If we get another ring with Jones it's worth it. If not and good players are let go then it wasn't.

[RunKC]

If we get another ring with Jones it's worth it. If not and good players are let go then it wasn't.

It’s a 3 year deal. Not gonna keep us from locking up Bolton or Creed

[Delano]

If we get another ring with Jones it's worth it. If not and good players are let go then it wasn't.

This isn’t exactly what I’d call eating crow, but I’ll take it. You couldn’t have been more wrong on Jones last year, and like a true idiot, you doubled down this year.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

If we get another ring with Jones it's worth it. If not and good players are let go then it wasn't.

It's a good move regardless. It increases the odds of being the first to 3 peat and rewards him for his contributions in the 3 championships

[ForeverIowan]

Chris is a 1st team All-Pro

He has never sustained a serious injury his entire career

He is the driving force behind a defensive unit that have won 3 Super Bowls.

He will likely go down as the best and most accomplished Chiefs defensive player ever.

This was the right move and should be celebrated. Excited to see Veach go to work now to fill out the roster.

[duncan_idaho]

It’s a 3 year deal. Not gonna keep us from locking up Bolton or Creed


And honestly, we shouldn’t care.

Jones is a game-wrecking pass rusher who lifts the tide of the entire defensive line.

Even keeping the best C and MLb in the game is less important than that.

If this deal is 5/160 on paper (what it’s sounding like) the Chiefs have threaded the needle on keeping their star defender on board without doing something astronomical on his salary.

Yes, $95M guaranteed is a huge number, but how much of that is signing bonus and how much hits years 4 and 5 and is not real? I think most would sign up for having Jones over the next 3 years for an average cap hit of $28.3M dollars, which is what the deal is if it’s a $25M signing bonus with $95M guaranteed years 1-3.

The penalty is some dead cap in years 4 and 5. And maybe more down the road if they bonus out money for cap space in 25 or 26.

I mean, if the cap just jumps over the next 2 years what it has has jumped this year, by the time you’d potentially be looking at a $5M dead cap charge in 27, you’re talking about dead cap space of like 1.6 percent of the cap. Negligible.

[tyecopeland]

What does it do to his bonus money he was owed? Does that get built in or added to the new deal?

That became dead money as soon as we picked up the option after the super bowl. It's there in addition to anything on the first year of this deal.

[Rainbarrel]

I didn't receive an amber alert for this! 31 other fan bases have had their Lombardi baby stolen!

[Buehler445]

I wouldn't have done it solely because his age, but his impact on the game is undeniable.

It's inked. Let's roll.

I hope Sneed gets all the money.

[ForeverIowan]

Late in the year when Andy Reid started to refer to Sneed as the best corner in the game I was a bit taken back considering he was a free agent. I think this was the plan all along. Sneed had a career year just in time to raise his trade value immensely and I think Reid/Veach were trying to highlight the fact.

[dirk digler]

It’s a 3 year deal. Not gonna keep us from locking up Bolton or Creed

Especially with the salary cap going up $30 million + every year.

[nychief]

I don't think we had a choice. He's healthy, productive, a good citizen, beloved teammate... you had to pay him.

Good for him. Good for us. The DL is rowdy with he, Furious George and, hopefully, FAU.

[wazu]

Processing this deal the morning after. This turning out to be a 5-year deal smells like some brilliant capology by Veach that nobody anticipated. More years brings more flexibility, and against an ever increasing cap. It also feels better knowing if we don't get full value on this deal, we are at least paying a guy who was pivotal to winning all three of our championships, and ensuring he retires a Chief.

[Red Dawg]

This isn’t exactly what I’d call eating crow, but I’ll take it. You couldn’t have been more wrong on Jones last year, and like a true idiot, you doubled down this year.

Wrong. I said last summer this wasn't getting done and it didn't. I also said he wouldn't get better and he didn't stat wise. I eat crow this time. They caved and I didn't think they would.

[Sofa King]

Red Dawg has been the biggest bitch all off season about Jones.

[Pablo]

Red Dawg has been the biggest bitch all off season about Jones.

There's just something about the guy he doesn't like. Can't put my finger on it...

Hrmmmm

[jjchieffan]

Especially with the salary cap going up $30 million + every year.

I wouldn't anticipate cap jumps as big as this year every year. The reason for the huge increase this year is because the last 2 years had been reduced to pay back for keeping the cap level after the 2020 season. This was the first year since then that the full cap amount was available, hence the larger than normal jump.

[smithandrew051]

There's just something about the guy he doesn't like. Can't put my finger on it...

Hrmmmm

Penis envy

[Red Dawg]

Red Dawg has been the biggest bitch all off season about Jones.

Why am I always called out. There are many on here that said hebwajted too much and he did want too much and we wouldn't pay it. Fuck off with this attack.

[mr. tegu]

If you include this past season you can really view this as 4 years guaranteed at about $115 million.

I don’t think they would have gone this high last season but after getting him relatively cheap on the tag I think that made these numbers easier.

[Sassy Squatch]

Red Dawg puts the cereal in after the milk has already been poured. Truly abhorrent behavior.

[JPH83]

Why am I always called out. There are many on here that said hebwajted too much and he did want too much and we wouldn't pay it. **** off with this attack.

Yeah, a lot of people were pissed at the holdout and plenty of people thought he could pack his bags if he wanted $30m a year. I didn't say it but I was closer to that position. But the 3-peat is pretty tantalising and it is hard to see us doing it without one of Jones or Sneed staying for big money. I think they probably made the right call picking Jones. Hopefully in the next 3 years they will keep layering talent along the DL through the draft so when he does go it's a smaller drop-off.

[DJ's left nut]

That's...a lot.

And the risk is massive but there's risk with someone coming in on a 2nd deal as well (scheme fit, motivation, character/culture, etc...) so it just is what it is.

Hope it works out. I wouldn't have offered that deal but in the end they know more than I do so I guess I'll defer to the teams judgment. It's hard not to given recent results.

[ThaVirus]

I wouldn't have done it solely because his age, but his impact on the game is undeniable.

It's inked. Let's roll.

This is how I feel. There’s almost zero chance he outperforms this contract but I’ll remain cautiously optimistic until further notice.

[smithandrew051]

What would it take for you guys to call this deal a success after it’s all said and done?

I’m thinking 2 more great years from Jones with a couple years of decline and 1 more Super Bowl during his deal.

[Bowser]

Did not expect that kind of money to be thrown out. But, now that it's over, I'm glad he's here for the duration of his productive years of his pro life. That threepeat looks a little more attainable now.

Also, perhaps this gives the Chiefs a little pull with future free agents and draft picks that the team will take care of them if they come in and play lights out. Let's do this shit.

[Bowser]

What would it take for you guys to call this deal a success after it’s all said and done?

I’m thinking 2 more great years from Jones with a couple years of decline and 1 more Super Bowl during his deal.

Sounds fair. Another 12-15+ sack season would be the frosting.

I'm looking forward to what FAU's year is going to look like. Jones and Karlaftis are known quantities that are going to draw the double teams giving the local kid his opportunities, especially early in the season.

[mr. tegu]

We have 0 titles without the man.

I didn’t know Bills fans would happy about this deal. They just love pretending Mahomes can’t win even one without Jones or Kelce.

[Bowser]

I didn’t know Bills fans would happy about this deal. They just love pretending Mahomes can’t win even one without Jones or Kelce.

They can cope however they feel they need to. Fact remains that their superstar QB can't beat our superstar QB in the playoffs, a QB they allowed us to nab by trading with us.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

What would it take for you guys to call this deal a success after it’s all said and done?

I’m thinking 2 more great years from Jones with a couple years of decline and 1 more Super Bowl during his deal.

It’s all about the winning for me. Idc if Chris ever has another 15 sack season. Does he continue to show up and win games in the playoffs, big regular season matchups for seeding/division, etc.?

Cause now that Veach is already having to do things like trade Sneed to offset a monster contract like this, so much of the pressure is shifted to the front office to make the right player acquisitions around Chris, Patrick, Kelce.

Those guys are the pillars you don’t win it all without, but they can’t win it on their own.

As long as we keep building a beast and win a championship in the next three years, hopefully multiple, it’ll be a success for sure.

And that’s the thing about the alternate reality of losing Chris this year — we just have no idea how long it would have taken to overcome it. It very well may have sank our chances in 2024 specifically because with Omenihu’s injury, it was gonna be damn hard to add the necessary pass rushers to compete at the highest level in 2024.

[BWillie]

There is no one up for free agency after this year that is more important to success or more valuable than Jones.

Nick Bolton is a MLb with coverage limitations (not a Fred Warner/Roquon Smith). Trey Smith is a RG. Creed Humphrey is a C.

It would be risky to sacrifice your defensive unicorn/straw that stirs the drink to focus on keeping all 3 of those guys.

I won’t be shocked if they only sign 1 long-term…

And re: Jones deal, let’s not overlook the idea of future restructures. If they’re right against the cap next year or the year after, they could swipe the card again (restructure bonus) and push money into 26,27,28 and even into 29 and 30 on void years or added years.

History has shown us they don't really value signing centers to elite money. The Chiefs like to draft good centers, then let them walk. They've done it two times before this and there is absolutely no indication they plan to pay Creed.

Drafted Hudson in the 2nd round in 2011. Let him walk.
Drafted Morse in the 2nd round in 2015. Let him walk.
Drafted Humphrey in the 2nd round in 2021.

They aren't stupid. And I see a trend.

[LoneWolf]

History has shown us they don't really value signing centers to elite money. The Chiefs like to draft good centers, then let them walk. They've done it two times before this and there is absolutely no indication they plan to pay Creed.

Drafted Hudson in the 2nd round in 2011. Let him walk.
Drafted Morse in the 2nd round in 2015. Let him walk.
Drafted Humphrey in the 2nd round in 2021.

They aren't stupid. And I see a trend.

They didn’t have the best QB to ever wear cleats when they let Hudson and Morse go. They aren’t going to make Mahomes get used to a different set of All-Pro ass cheeks to look at. Creed will get paid and Thuney will ride off into the sunset for a cheaper guard.

[Chris Meck]

History has shown us they don't really value signing centers to elite money. The Chiefs like to draft good centers, then let them walk. They've done it two times before this and there is absolutely no indication they plan to pay Creed.

Drafted Hudson in the 2nd round in 2011. Let him walk.
Drafted Morse in the 2nd round in 2015. Let him walk.
Drafted Humphrey in the 2nd round in 2021.

They aren't stupid. And I see a trend.

Well, Hudson was drafted by a previous administration.

Morse had real concussion issues. I can't believe he's still playing.

So maybe, maybe not. Creed is the guy I'd extend, Smith walks, and Thuney you let go when it's cap friendly to do so.

[Urc Burry]

I feel like the Sneed trade has to becoming in the next 24 hours.

[DJ's left nut]

They didn’t have the best QB to ever wear cleats when they let Hudson and Morse go. They aren’t going to make Mahomes get used to a different set of All-Pro ass cheeks to look at. Creed will get paid and Thuney will ride off into the sunset for a cheaper guard.

I will warn y'all - I just got an autographed Creed jersey on Friday. Last purchase to add to the wall in the man cave was a Tyreek autograph and he was gone 3 months later...

[Delano]

They didn’t have the best QB to ever wear cleats when they let Hudson and Morse go. They aren’t going to make Mahomes get used to a different set of All-Pro ass cheeks to look at. Creed will get paid and Thuney will ride off into the sunset for a cheaper guard.

If Creed can actually efficiently snap in shotgun, maybe he’d be worth it. The extra second he gains Patrick with his elite pass blocking is offset when he snaps the ball like he’s skipping rocks.

[RunKC]

Creed and Bolton won’t be making big cap hits until likely 2026. By then Thuney will be gone, Kelce will likely be gone, Taylor could be let go if needed, Tranquill will be gone and Reid could be gone if needed.

The roster won’t be the same as it is today. Guys will go and that money will be replaced by the up and comers.

[Delano]

I feel like the Sneed trade has to becoming in the next 24 hours.

Folks dialed in with the front office predicted the Tranquil signing set off a cascade of announcements. The framework for Sneed’s trade is probably in place and they’ll announce within 2 or 3 days.

[BWillie]

If Creed can actually efficiently snap in shotgun, maybe he’d be worth it. The extra second he gains Patrick with his elite pass blocking is offset when he snaps the ball like he’s skipping rocks.

No center is worth paying elite money to when you won't even run a QB sneak and you always lead the league in pass play percentage. The Chiefs do not pay elite center money and haven't for years and rightly so.

[wazu]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs DT Chris Jones&#39; new five-year deal (which will come in around $160 million) has $95 million over its first three years. The first two years (2024-25) are fully guaranteed at signing. His 2026 money vests as guaranteed in March 2025.<br><br>Other details still being ironed out.</p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1766848477579886977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Meatloaf]

Gutsy move. I will say this, Mr BV has some big ones.

[jd1020]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs DT Chris Jones&#39; new five-year deal (which will come in around $160 million) has $95 million over its first three years. The first two years (2024-25) are fully guaranteed at signing. His 2026 money vests as guaranteed in March 2025.<br><br>Other details still being ironed out.</p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1766848477579886977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Only detail that still needs to be ironed out is how big the signing bonus is, because all $95M in guarantees is earned in the first 3 years, so how much is it going to cost to get out of it after 2026.

[wazu]

Only detail that steel needs to be ironed out is how big the signing bonus is, because all $95M in guarantees is earned in the first 3 years, so how much is it going to cost to get out of it after 2026.

I'm guessing the signing bonus is large. Using that along with the 5 year length to make this deal more manageable over the next few years and let 2027-2028 be a problem for another day.

[tx4chiefs]

Hope he doesn't lose his hunger and just give up, now that he has the big contract. Sure would be nice if he continued to play like he did when he was incentive loaded.

[Bwana]

That's a lot of scratch, keep the fire going Chris.

[penguinz]

Hope he doesn't lose his hunger and just give up, now that he has the big contract. Sure would be nice if he continued to play like he did when he was incentive loaded.

Completely not his personality to do that.

[Sofa King]

Why am I always called out. There are many on here that said hebwajted too much and he did want too much and we wouldn't pay it. Fuck off with this attack.

The thing I noticed is you posting shit like “he’s gone” over and over in threads and offering nothing to go with it. Just negative shit posting for no reason.

[Molitoth]

That's...a lot.

And the risk is massive but there's risk with someone coming in on a 2nd deal as well (scheme fit, motivation, character/culture, etc...) so it just is what it is.

Hope it works out. I wouldn't have offered that deal but in the end they know more than I do so I guess I'll defer to the teams judgment. It's hard not to given recent results.

This.

In Burt I trust.

[JPH83]

That's...a lot.

And the risk is massive but there's risk with someone coming in on a 2nd deal as well (scheme fit, motivation, character/culture, etc...) so it just is what it is.

Hope it works out. I wouldn't have offered that deal but in the end they know more than I do so I guess I'll defer to the teams judgment. It's hard not to given recent results.

Basically my take too.

[Delano]

If Cullen is around for the duration of Jones’ contract, it’s a guarantee the fire wont go out. CJ has a deep well of intrinsic motivation, but if it ever wavers, Cullen primes the pumps in a hurry.

[BigRedChief]

That's...a lot.

And the risk is massive but there's risk with someone coming in on a 2nd deal as well (scheme fit, motivation, character/culture, etc...) so it just is what it is.

Hope it works out. I wouldn't have offered that deal but in the end they know more than I do so I guess I'll defer to the teams judgment. It's hard not to given recent results.i think there was a conglemeration of factors that this made since this year. We have a legit chance at a 3peat, injuries and lack of talent on the DL. He’s like a coach out there now.

You saw the mic’s up. Players needed to be talked to about doing the right thing. Jones had them all in a circle already telling them what Spags was coming over to tell them. I got this coach and Spags turns around and leaves. That has so much value. Spags as a coach telling them something is one thing. But, Jones who they admire and respect telling them something is a whole different level.

The whole damn team ran over to him when he got the sack and the million bucks.

It’s a lot longer shot to win the 3 peat if Jones isn’t on the team. In the salary cap era, who know if it will ever be done. If we pull ia 3 pest off, it’ll out live all of us.

Hope he doesn't lose his hunger and just give up, now that he has the big contract. Sure would be nice if he continued to play like he did when he was incentive loaded.that’s the risk for sure. 30+ and getting the bag. Do they lose that upper level passion for the game?

[RunKC]

No center is worth paying elite money to when you won't even run a QB sneak and you always lead the league in pass play percentage. The Chiefs do not pay elite center money and haven't for years and rightly so.

The highest paid C in the league makes $13.5 million APY. Justin Reid is making more this year.

Cheapest position on the field outside of RB and now S. No reason to not get this done

[crispystl]

Completely not his personality to do that.

I dunno he's definitely been known to take a LOT of plays off.
Overall, I'm happy to have him back, but let's be real here.