Nate Taylor with a lot of middle-to-big-sized news yesterday.

[RunKC]

Not to switch from the Moore discussion, but I did hear Nate Taylor talk about the Chiefs wanting to keep Gay. Made it seem like Veach will be offering him a deal this Spring.

Any idea what that would look like?

The 10th highest paid LB is Zach Cunningham who makes $11 million avg. I wonder if that’s the starting point

[O.city]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Not to switch from the Moore discussion, but I did hear Nate Taylor talk about the Chiefs wanting to keep Gay. Made it seem like Veach will be offering him a deal this Spring.

Any idea what that would look like?

The 10th highest paid LB is Zach Cunningham who makes $11 million avg. I wonder if that’s the starting point

I'd actually prioritize Gay over Bolton if I had to choose. I love me some Bolton, but Gay has more physical ability.

My issue with Gay at this point is that they bring him off the field too much.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Originally Posted by O.city

I'd actually prioritize Gay over Bolton if I had to choose. I love me some Bolton, but Gay has more physical ability.

My issue with Gay at this point is that they bring him off the field too much.

Woof. Gotta strongly disagree with you on this one.

I think they're grooming Chenal for Willie's spot should Willie try to play hardball.

You don't get rid of guys like Bolton.

[Urc Burry]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

Woof. Gotta strongly disagree with you on this one.

I think they're grooming Chenal for Willie's spot should Willie try to play hardball.

You don't get rid of guys like Bolton.

Naw. Chenal has some straight line speed to test well in a 40. But he doesn’t have the fluidity to be a 3 down backer. He can find himself on the field more, but I think that would be as a blitzer/DE if he can develop a little there

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by O.city

I'd actually prioritize Gay over Bolton if I had to choose. I love me some Bolton, but Gay has more physical ability.

My issue with Gay at this point is that they bring him off the field too much.

I'm not sure Gay can lead that LB unit. And if you prioritize Gay over Bolton, that's what you'll be asking him to do long-term.

Bolton has the savvy and intelligence - and the cache - to be the boss of the LB corps. Gay may not be able to be that guy. Frankly I'm not convinced he'd WANT to be that guy. I think Gay, given his druthers, would like to be told where to lineup and then go play with his hair on fire.

You need a more measured and cerebral leader of that unit, especially if he's flanked by two slobbering dogs like Gay and Chenal.

Otherwise you'll end up with Quay Walker out there shoving trainers and shit. Somebody's gotta set a tone of sanity and responsibility in the linebacker group and I think that guy is Bolton.

[OKchiefs]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Not to switch from the Moore discussion, but I did hear Nate Taylor talk about the Chiefs wanting to keep Gay. Made it seem like Veach will be offering him a deal this Spring.

Any idea what that would look like?

The 10th highest paid LB is Zach Cunningham who makes $11 million avg. I wonder if that’s the starting point

Gay shows flashes and has elite potential, so why the hell are they taking him off the field at times for Darius Harris? Gay is the one linebacker on the team who has the potential to be a top 5-10 type who excels in all areas, but he hasn’t quite fully put it all together. Maybe KC takes the chance to capitalize and sign an extension before his price goes up.