His problem is not having long term security. At any point this year he goes down his chances at a decent contract is severely impacted.

It was not a "below market deal" at the time. I believe, when signed, Thomas was the highest paid Safety in the league.

They had the opportunity to do him a solid by saying hey Earl you took less for us so now we'll pay you and in return they paid Tyler Lockett.

If you were in his same spot you'd feel like I did you a solid and now you're being a bitch when it's time to return the favor.

I get that.

But he's also under contract at this point and people are acting like he's getting paid nothing.

Maybe they don't want to make a 29 year old safety the highest paid player at his position?

Something you've bitched at the CHiefs for doing with EB.

https://overthecap.com/position/safety/

Is that where Earl Thomas should be on that list?

Earl Thomas doesn't have a quarter of that injury history.

He's also 29, about to be 30/

Sounds like we'd have to pay a premium just because we aren't Dallas on top of that? Nope, I'm good.

How old is Berry? Aren't they similar in age?

I think whoever gets him is paying a premium.

Same draft class IIRC

They were drafted the same year, I so assume they're pretty close.

So the million dollar question is would the Chiefs consider trading one of their 2 second round picks from next year to have him, just for this season, knowing he would walk after the season (probably to the Cowboys) for a big FA contract?

He would get a legitimate shot at a ring. The Chiefs second level defense would be helped out significantly and theoretically, he could stabilize the position till Berry gets back and fully healthy (be that this season or next).

So, do you make the trade knowing you'll just have him for this season and it'll only cost you a second round pick??

Pay him the premium this year, offer him an incentive laden contract, win the SB this year, cut him.