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**ExtremeChief** · 07-21-2001, 05:24 AM

I think Tony deserves to be the highest paid tight end in football. How far above that you go is the 20 million dolllar question. While I realize that he was 25% of the offense last year, would he have been in a Saunders offense??? Or was his percentage high because of Elvis looking for him first, and then looking for DA or Sly?? I haven't seen a play this year, but I would think that the new offense will look for the big play first, and then for a dump off to Tony or a back. While I still think his numbers will be big for TE's, I don't believe we'll see numbers similar to the ones he posted last year.

So... would it behoove the Chiefs to wait until the end of the year to negotiate a contract with Tony. The risk of him becoming a free agent grows with each day. While I realize they could use the franchise tag on him, would it be better for them to spend the cash now, or try to negotiate at the end of the year, thinking that they could save some money due to the decrease in production. ( If there actually is a decrease )

Hopefully the Chiefs will step up to the plate and make him a good offer. While I don't know if it has to be "WR money", I do believe it has to be inbetween somewhere. I'd say if he was in the top 15 receivers as far as contracts go, he will stick around.

07-21-2001, 05:24 AM	#2
ExtremeChief Poser Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: BFE, MO Casino cash: $9991344	I think Tony deserves to be the highest paid tight end in football. How far above that you go is the 20 million dolllar question. While I realize that he was 25% of the offense last year, would he have been in a Saunders offense??? Or was his percentage high because of Elvis looking for him first, and then looking for DA or Sly?? I haven't seen a play this year, but I would think that the new offense will look for the big play first, and then for a dump off to Tony or a back. While I still think his numbers will be big for TE's, I don't believe we'll see numbers similar to the ones he posted last year. So... would it behoove the Chiefs to wait until the end of the year to negotiate a contract with Tony. The risk of him becoming a free agent grows with each day. While I realize they could use the franchise tag on him, would it be better for them to spend the cash now, or try to negotiate at the end of the year, thinking that they could save some money due to the decrease in production. ( If there actually is a decrease ) Hopefully the Chiefs will step up to the plate and make him a good offer. While I don't know if it has to be "WR money", I do believe it has to be inbetween somewhere. I'd say if he was in the top 15 receivers as far as contracts go, he will stick around. __________________ When you wish upon a falling star, your dreams can come true. Unless it's really a meteorite hurtling to the Earth which will destroy all life. Then you're pretty much hosed no matter what you wish for. Unless it's death by meteor.
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