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Originally Posted by MVChiefFan
I was always under the impression that if someone tried to sign a practice squad player, the original team could just sign them to the 53 and that’s that. Apparently, the player gets to choose which team he wants to sign with. That, I didn’t know. When the Chiefs swooped in, the Jets offered him a spot on their 53, and he said “no”.  |
If that’s true, and the OP article is legit, you have to like what it says about the player. He had a shot to sign with the Jets and play out the string on a contract. With the Chiefs, he’s only guaranteed playing time until Butker returns. The decision was a gamble and this means he’s betting on himself. He’s also looking at KC’s track record of specialist development. Right now, the three best punters and best kicker have played for or are playing with the Chiefs. Hes gambling that he’ll develop and showcase his skills with the champs and that will land him an opportunity far greater than the Jets were offering.