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Originally Posted by 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.
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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.