Chiefs Nate Taylor: Chiefs expected to franchise OBJ again [not happening] - Page 4

**The Franchise** · 02:01 PM

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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

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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.

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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

**srvy** · 02-19-2023, 02:18 PM

" Since coming over for the Ravens in a trade, Brown has been stellar if not exceptional"

Nate Taylor writing bs trying to get a player overpaid. Brown had so much chipping and help for a guy playing on the tag. He simply is not worth a big ass contract.

Dunerdr · 02-19-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by srvy

" Since coming over for the Ravens in a trade, Brown has been stellar if not exceptional"

Nate Taylor writing bs trying to get a player overpaid. Brown had so much chipping and help for a guy playing on the tag. He simply is not worth a big ass contract.

Nate Taylor’s always a homer. It’s what happens when you talk to these guys day in and day out. Probably hard to walk in and look them in the eye after writing “potato sack with long arms, left tackle, Orlando Brown”

Abba-Dabba · 02-19-2023, 02:25 PM

Eek. That would mean almost 50 million for the left tackle and left guard. Thanks, but no thanks.

Surely we can find more valuable option that can be effective for one year while we draft and develop a day one or 2 pick.

milkshock · 02-19-2023, 02:28 PM

Maybe we can get a 2nd or 3rd rounder for him. That will do.

scho63 · 02-19-2023, 02:34 PM

Tag him and move on after 2023. Saves a boat load of money. Allows to keep other talent.

I can see Patrick doing more restructuring to keep top talent.

We will keep getting better, younger and not kill our cap for the next 4-5 years.

We are in an incredible position. Thank you Mr. Veach.

ThyKingdomCome15 · 02-19-2023, 02:34 PM

$18 million is cheap compared to what he's wanting. Nice.

Titty Meat · 02-19-2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Tag so they can negotiate

Seems like it was always gonna be this way?

They’re not throwing a rookie LT out there guys

They drafted Fisher because they knew they weren't bringing Albert back. Might do the same thing here

Bl00dyBizkitz · 02-19-2023, 02:41 PM

Curious question.

Do we still think OBJ is average? Or did his performance in the playoffs change that?

I think paying an average LT elite money is an easy way to tank us and our cap. But is he now considered elite after the playoffs/SB? Do you think he'll continue this upward trend throughout his contract?

Idk, you most likely don't get something in the draft that's an immediate replacement for OBJ, but at the same time, can we really afford to give this guy a bag when we're STILL not sure if he's worth it?

old_geezer · 02-19-2023, 02:43 PM

If we're going to spend big money on the O-line I'd rather save it for Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith. I'd much rather lose OBJ than either of those two.

staylor26 · 02-19-2023, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OKchiefs

Make a decision, one way or another. Don't let this drag on. He's going to hold out all offseason again if he's forced to play on the tag, and he likely takes half the year to get up to speed again and has a higher likelihood of getting injured like he did earlier in the year. Yes he played through the injury, but it clearly affected his play. OBJ isn't a great athlete and can't afford to not be at 100%. Not really a fan of giving him big money, but if you're going to do it just get it over with. Hopefully there is a way to get out of it after 2-3 years, because I don't see him as being someone who stays hungry once he gets paid.

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Originally Posted by OKchiefs

I'm not a fan of Moore in the least, but this is why they drafted him. Time for him to put on his big boy pants and show he's not the total screwup he was most of the season.

God damn you're one stupid mother****er. It's honestly impressive.

milkshock · 02-19-2023, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bl00dyBizkitz

Curious question.

Do we still think OBJ is average? Or did his performance in the playoffs change that?

I think paying an average LT elite money is an easy way to tank us and our cap. But is he now considered elite after the playoffs/SB? Do you think he'll continue this upward trend throughout his contract?

Idk, you most likely don't get something in the draft that's an immediate replacement for OBJ, but at the same time, can we really afford to give this guy a bag when we're STILL not sure if he's worth it?

He's average. Other GM's may be fooled by the Super Bowl (where no one generated any pressure in large part because of a shoddy field, as opposed to stellar OL play), which could play into our hands if we are looking to trade him for picks.

ThyKingdomCome15 · 02-19-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

God damn you're one stupid mother****er. It's honestly impressive.

Skyy God · 02-19-2023, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

They drafted Fisher because they knew they weren't bringing Albert back. Might do the same thing here

Exactly.

Draft a guy to get his feet wet at RT and switch sides in 2024.

ForeverIowan · 02-19-2023, 02:52 PM

Paris Campbell, Broderick Jones and Anton Harrison can all come in and start at left tackle from day 1. He would be playing next to Creed and Thuney the best C, LG combo in the league. You can't reach on OBJ and make him the richest offensive lineman ever he has not earned that. Use some draft capital and go get your franchise left tackle. Use that money to build Mahomes and Reid a top 5 defense.

O.city · 02-19-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

Exactly.

Draft a guy to get his feet wet at RT and switch sides in 2024.

Nah, then he has to re train his sets after a year.

If you draft a LT, play him at LT

02-19-2023, 02:18 PM	#46
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Abba-Dabba MVP Join Date: May 2001 Casino cash: $3582970	Eek. That would mean almost 50 million for the left tackle and left guard. Thanks, but no thanks. Surely we can find more valuable option that can be effective for one year while we draft and develop a day one or 2 pick.
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Bl00dyBizkitz Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013 Casino cash: $-831581	Curious question. Do we still think OBJ is average? Or did his performance in the playoffs change that? I think paying an average LT elite money is an easy way to tank us and our cap. But is he now considered elite after the playoffs/SB? Do you think he'll continue this upward trend throughout his contract? Idk, you most likely don't get something in the draft that's an immediate replacement for OBJ, but at the same time, can we really afford to give this guy a bag when we're STILL not sure if he's worth it?
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02-19-2023, 02:52 PM	#59
ForeverIowan Veteran Join Date: Dec 2018 Casino cash: $-539600	Paris Campbell, Broderick Jones and Anton Harrison can all come in and start at left tackle from day 1. He would be playing next to Creed and Thuney the best C, LG combo in the league. You can't reach on OBJ and make him the richest offensive lineman ever he has not earned that. Use some draft capital and go get your franchise left tackle. Use that money to build Mahomes and Reid a top 5 defense.
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