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Originally Posted by Kellerfox
The below is based on my understanding of his contract, which very well could be wrong.
His base salary and bonus are guaranteed this year regardless, so the issue is over next years prorated bonus in what is effectively a void year. The options are simple:
Keep LDT for the 2021 season (would be his last year here unless extended) and his cap hit is $4,750,000 this year and $2,000,000 next year when he’s off the roster
OR
Cut LDT and pay all $6,750,000 in 2021 and have more cap space in 2022
I’m not advocating for either approach. Assuming he regains his prior form, he is competing for a starting position and we aren’t cutting a starter. But, if he isn’t the same player he was due to increased age and time off, there is rational logic that may make him an appealing cut. We currently have available cap space in 2021 with very few holes to fill. 2022 may be tight given how few players we have under contract. After Training Camp, if it’s determined that LDT isn’t one of our top 9-10, Veach may prefer to bite the bullet this year to have more flexibility next year.
Again, I think he’s safe and I think he contributes, but I also think there are scenarios where he could be cut.
Edit: Yes, also agree with you that I don’t think Allegretti would make it to the Practice Squad. He would get snatched up. I like him as swing depth... but we’ve also got a lot of depth now and only so many roster spots.
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You must be new here, so, first thing first:
Welcome aboard. Second thing,
Good post, I like it. I can see that it can go both ways. I think the bigger culprits of likely getting cut first before LDT would be Rankin and Wylie. Wylie was bad, and never really impressed me that much. So I see those two guys getting kicked to the curb first before messing with LDT.
Of course, like you said, if LDT skills has declined because of the opt-out year, I can see that scenario happening as well. But the risk the Chiefs run is that if they lose LDT and keep Wylie, and Long gets injured again.... yeah.
I just feel like Wylie is the worst option to keep on the roster, one way or another.