Nate Taylor: Chiefs expected to franchise OBJ again [not happening]

[The Franchise]

Brown is technically the Chiefs’ top free agent, though for the second consecutive year, he might never reach the open market. Similar to last year, the Chiefs are expected to place the franchise tag on Brown, which will prevent him from becoming an unrestricted free agent. Such a move will allow both parties more time to negotiate a lucrative contract extension. If the parties cannot agree to a deal by the middle of July, Brown would once again be restricted to a one-year salary of $18.4 million, according to Over The Cap.

https://theathletic.com/4161606/2023...3&redirected=1

The Athletic's Nate Taylor writes the Chiefs are "expected" to place the franchise tag on LT Orlando Brown again.

Brown played on the tag last year, briefly threatening to not report to camp before showing up on time. Since coming over for the Ravens in a trade, Brown has been stellar if not exceptional, and would probably profile as one of the five best free agents on the market if he got there. Taylor also writes that Brown turned down a six-year, $139 million deal with a $30.25 million signing bonus last offseason.

Not really new news...but he won't be hitting the open market at least.

Originally Posted by ShowtimeSBMVP

In a surprise twist, the Chiefs will not be franchise tagging left tackle Orlando Brown, per source. He’s set to be a free agent March 13. The player has been notified.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 6, 2023

[ChiefsLV]

I'm on the trade-him bandwagon unless there's no other option. He was good in the Superbowl but I can't forget that it was his guy who fell on Mahomes' ankle in the Jags game.

[emaw1979]

I'm in the tag and trade him. He's average with a very good quality of being durable. He struggles against elite competition, especially quick guys, so he was dog crap during the hardest part of the schedule and got better when the competition got worse.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

Hooray if he's been working out and presumably the team does get a feel for it's own players.

[And the team only wanting to give a short contract wasn't exactly a rousing endorsement...]

But he has also been in a contract year the last two years.

So you don't know 100% what will happen when/if he gets a huge guaranteed contract...

Didn't Veach just offer him a 5 yr deal last season or whatever? Did I dream that?

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

There's no LT available to fit their needs?

They have the #1 overall pick. They could just draft one of those "can't miss" guys you mentioned earlier.

And get 5 years cost controlled with that pick.

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by O.city

Of course it is. It's why they're gonna sign OBJ and people will be pissed.

If they sign him long term then I will support it. At this point Veach has earned the benefit of the doubt based on how he has performed since becoming our GM.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by tredadda

If they sign him long term then I will support it. At this point Veach has earned the benefit of the doubt based on how he has performed since becoming our GM.

Yep.

[Oxford]

Tackle Matthew Bergeron Syracuse, 2nd rd early 6.5 33.5" arms
Tackle Cody Mauch North Dakota State, 2nd rd late 6.5 32" arms

Draft scouts say they are better pass blockers than run, mobile on zone blocking scheme

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Oxford

Tackle Matthew Bergeron Syracuse, 2nd rd early 6.5 33.5" arms
Tackle Cody Mauch North Dakota State, 2nd rd late 6.5 32" arms

Draft scouts say they are better pass blockers than run, mobile on zone blocking scheme

We aren't drafting baby-armed LTs; CP has been pretty clear about their bias against T-Rex type players in general. The only baby-arms CP wants to see are in a player's shorts.

[Oxford]

Now the "who gets paid game??". It comes down to replace ability.

Would it be better to pay OBjr or CJ? I would say you would be better off paying CJ (through an extension) than a long-term contract for OBjr. This of course makes the assumption that we are not in dire need of cap space. Thus I would tag and continue to talk about contract with OBjr. Knowing full well he wont be seen until training camp and he'll be under performing for the first part of next season.

[kccrow]

Madden trade 101:

Chiefs trade OT Orlando Brown, LB Willie Gay 2023 1st #31, 2023 2nd #63, 2023 3rd #95, and 2024 1st to Chicago for 2023 1st #1

Chiefs trade Colts 2023 1st #1 for 2023 1st #4, 2023 2nd #35, 2023 4th #105, 2024 1st

Chiefs draft OT Paris Johnson at #4

Profit.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by ChiefsLV

I'm on the trade-him bandwagon unless there's no other option. He was good in the Superbowl but I can't forget that it was his guy who fell on Mahomes' ankle in the Jags game.

This

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Oxford

Now the "who gets paid game??". It comes down to replace ability.

Would it be better to pay OBjr or CJ? I would say you would be better off paying CJ (through an extension) than a long-term contract for OBjr. This of course makes the assumption that we are not in dire need of cap space. Thus I would tag and continue to talk about contract with OBjr. Knowing full well he wont be seen until training camp and he'll be under performing for the first part of next season.

Not arguing the logic.

Just saying that somehow Veach thought he could both sign OBJ and keep CJ.

[Oxford]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

We aren't drafting baby-armed LTs; CP has been pretty clear about their bias against T-Rex type players in general. The only baby-arms CP wants to see are in a player's shorts.

Veach is drafting, and since Wylie is likely gone, you need a OT developmental prospect. Andy like OT's with good feet and they seem to fit his qualifications. Great length and arms hasn't helped OBjr. Frankly I think the whole day 1 is set up for a tradeback into another 2nd and an extra 3rd. You know Veach gets into "Monty Hall" mode on draft day

[New World Order]

Chiefs trade Patrick Mahomes for Charles Leno jr

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by New World Order

Chiefs trade Patrick Mahomes for Charles Leno jr

Washington would say no, you ignorant buffoon.