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Eric Berry signs franchise tender, to practice Monday





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By Kevin Patra
Around the NFL writer
Published: Aug. 28, 2016 at 03:12 p.m.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2016 at 04:31 p.m.

Eric Berry is officially back.

The Kansas City safety reported Sunday and signed his franchise tender, the team announced. Berry will practice with the Chiefs on Monday. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport first reported on Friday that Berry would return early this week.

"He's in great shape. It's great to have him here," coach Andy Reid said of Berry.

Reid added that he's leaning against playing Berry in Thursday's preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers.

The coach said last week he wasn't worried about Berry's conditioning and believed the safety would be in shape to play Week 1, despite skipping all team-run activities this summer.

Berry and the Chiefs did not agree on a long-term extension prior to the July 15 deadline, meaning he'll play 2016 on the $10.806 million tag. Until Berry signed his franchise tender on Sunday, the safety was not under contract, therefore not susceptible to being fined for skipping workouts. The sides can't negotiate a long-term deal until after the Chiefs season is over.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Gadzooks

They say the same thing about Bosa. The longer you're away from contact drills the more likely you are to get injured.

There is a big difference between a vet that's been in the league for awhile and knows what it takes to be in football shape verses a rookie who's never been in an NFL camp. Berry got himself back in shape from Chemo. I think he can handle getting/staying in shape from a holdout.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

This is pure speculation. The Chiefs or Berry have never said one thing to indicate he would not be a Chief for his entire career.

Berry has stated he wants to play here. He will most likely have another All Pro year, will be another year cancer free- and the Chiefs will take care of him.

You should listen to the interview Reid did with Colin Cowherd.

He flat out says he wants Berry to make as much as he can, but that KC can't keep paying everyone "highest position money" because it's a salary capped league.

I took that as saying they won't be giving Berry a long term contract.

Especially when guys like Matheau got over 12m per year and next year the bar will be even higher...Berry will probably get over 13m per year in FA and we will get a third round comp pick for him.

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Gadzooks

They say the same thing about Bosa. The longer you're away from contact drills the more likely you are to get injured.

I was making a poor joke about literal rust. I actually am not too worried about Berry taking a long time to make an impact.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Frosty

There is a big difference between a vet that's been in the league for awhile and knows what it takes to be in football shape verses a rookie who's never been in an NFL camp. Berry got himself back in shape from Chemo. I think he can handle getting/staying in shape from a holdout.

Reid said he's in great shape and after going through chemo I don't think anyone here would have guessed any differently.

Big issue here will be him getting in "game shape" (ready for full contact) and missing reps with the new, young guys in the secondary.

[Gadzooks]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Reid said he's in great shape and after going through chemo I don't think anyone hear would have guessed any differently.

Big issue here will be him getting in "game shape" (ready for full contact) and missing reps with the new, young guys in the secondary.

Best of luck to him. It's a great story. I hope he's in game shape by week 2.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Check out his presser on kcchiefs.com. Honestly, I've never had a problem with Berry and the presser helps solidify that for me. Yes, he held out. My guess is, like all players, he wants a long term deal for what he is worth, the Chiefs could not or would not give that to him at this time, so he trained on his own knowing he'd be back. He kept a low profile and just did his thing. To me, he seemed genuine and loves being a Chiefs and is looking forward to playing. That's all you can really want out of a guy.

I don't know how to embed from there:

http://www.chiefs.com/media-center/v...6-16264a574968

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Check out his presser on kcchiefs.com. Honestly, I've never had a problem with Berry and the presser helps solidify that for me. Yes, he held out. My guess is, like all players, he wants a long term deal for what he is worth, the Chiefs could not or would not give that to him at this time, so he trained on his own knowing he'd be back. He kept a low profile and just did his thing. To me, he seemed genuine and loves being a Chiefs and is looking forward to playing. That's all you can really want out of a guy.

I don't know how to embed from there:

http://www.chiefs.com/media-center/v...6-16264a574968

If this doesn't link me to a Twitter post about how much he loves this team then he can go straight to hell!

[R Clark]

A real feel good interview ,bottom line they can't agree on the money

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by R Clark

A real feel good interview ,bottom line they can't agree on the money

Yet.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

This is pure speculation. The Chiefs or Berry have never said one thing to indicate he would not be a Chief for his entire career.

Berry has stated he wants to play here. He will most likely have another All Pro year, will be another year cancer free- and the Chiefs will take care of him.

The Chiefs will not give Eric Berry $40 million guaranteed and $12 million per.

Not only would such a move wreck their cap, he doesn't play a premium position.

Enjoy EB's final season in KC.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Yet.

If the Chiefs and Berry couldn't agree to a long term deal in 2016, there's no chance they agree in 2017, when the contract numbers will be higher.

[Hydrae]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The Chiefs will not give Eric Berry $40 million guaranteed and $12 million per.

Not only would such a move wreck their cap, he doesn't play a premium position.

Enjoy EB's final season in KC.

He'll be in Atlanta next season is my expectation.

[saphojunkie]

If this is Berry's last season in KC, then so be it. Thanks for the great play, and good luck. Now, let's spend $12M per on a premium pass rusher to replace Ford.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If the Chiefs and Berry couldn't agree to a long term deal in 2016, there's no chance they agree in 2017, when the contract numbers will be higher.

....and when the cap will also go up. Never say never.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by -King-

Every single player understands not wanting to risk injury when looking for a second contract. Do people on this forum think players are dumb and mindless and don't understand what other players are doing? Guess what? All the other players are looking for a big second contract too and they understand an injury in the preseason can ruin all of that. You don't think they see what happened to Brandon Oliver and want to minimize the risk of that happening to them?
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You actually think avoiding training cap etc is going to reduce his risk of being injury?

Every play he avoids in preseason to avoid injury leads to increased risk of injury during the first 3/4 games of the regular season.

The tag money is guaranteed once he signs it whether he blows his knee out in a preseason game or blows it out during the regular season. Same money either way.