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

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by poolboy

I mean, if we had to, we could kick Thuney out to lt and resign Allegretti, Then draft a rt
prob last resort but might be doable on paper at least

Yeah, not sure about getting worse at TWO positions instead of just one.

[staylor26]

You know what's going to be fun?

Watching all the people that didn't want to re-sign OBJ crying because the Chiefs don't take a WR in the first 2 rounds.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by staylor26

You know what's going to be fun?

Watching all the people that didn't want to re-sign OBJ crying because the Chiefs don't take a WR in the first 2 rounds.

So you're on the 'sign DHop' bandwagon now?

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Whatever. I for one am excited. There will be re-shuffling the deck every off-season, and Veach has my trust. No matter what, we're going to be right back in the thick of things, and it's going to be fun.

All of this, I feel absolutely no need to cook up a hot take here

Whatever happens, its going to work out fine

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by staylor26

You know what's going to be fun?

Watching all the people that didn't want to re-sign OBJ crying because the Chiefs don't take a WR in the first 2 rounds.

Hey, we started 7th round rookies at CB and RB, why not LT? LET'S DO THIS.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

So you're on the 'sign DHop' bandwagon now?

Ummm not unless it's for a 3rd/4th and on his current contract.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

All of this, I feel absolutely no need to cook up a hot take here

Whatever happens, its going to work out fine

I’m kind of amazed there are still people who stress about this stuff. Pretty clear they’ve decided to move on because they think they have better options. I’ll trust them because all they do is kick everyones asses and win Super Bowls.

They moved on from Tyreek Hill and Tyrann Mathieu in one offseason and proceeded to win the Super Bowl the following year. After accomplishing something like that, they are beyond questioning. Quite frankly, I think they knew they were never resigning him, just like Mathieu last year. They just had to say all the right things. They have a plan already in motion as usual, I’m sure.

[poolboy]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

All of this, I feel absolutely no need to cook up a hot take here

Whatever happens, its going to work out fine

exactly, its all gravy right now..

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Ummm not unless it's for a 3rd/4th and on his current contract.

Lol, well then unless I missed a trade or something, we're going to have to draft a WR and probably earlier is better than later, no?

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Lol, well then unless I missed a trade or something, we're going to have to draft a WR and probably earlier is better than later, no?

Sure, preferably, we'd use a 1st or 2nd, but I don't see anything other than OT and EDGE in the first 2 rounds after today's moves.

I still think we'll draft one in the 3rd, but many of the people that don't want OBJ also want a WR early.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Sure, preferably, we'd use a 1st or 2nd, but I don't see anything other than OT and EDGE in the first 2 rounds after today's moves.

I still think we'll draft one in the 3rd, but many of the people that don't want OBJ also want a WR early.

So, we have MVS, Toney and Skyy. I don't count the Ross' since there's no significant chance either will play in 2023, and Kemp is apparently going to WAS.

And I agree we're probably going to attempt to draft a LT and DE or DL anyway with the first two.

So, we're going to roll with a 3rd/4th round WR. Ack.

[New World Order]

Resign Watson and a veteran receiver on a cheap, 1 year deal

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

So, we have MVS, Toney and Skyy. I don't count the Ross' since there's no significant chance either will play in 2023, and Kemp is apparently going to WAS.

And I agree we're probably going to attempt to draft a LT and DE or DL anyway with the first two.

So, we're going to roll with a 3rd/4th round WR. Ack.

I'm sure they'll bring Watson back as well.

And it will be fine, and we'll be a serious contender, even if we only have a top 5 offense instead of the #1 offense, because we'll pair it with a top 5 defense and rape faces.

It's going to be fine, man. Mahomes plus best 52. Trust.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by poolboy

I mean, if we had to, we could kick Thuney out to lt and resign Allegretti, Then draft a rt
prob last resort but might be doable on paper at least

If anything, I would prefer kicking Thuney out to be plan B in case of injury or something not day one starting line up...

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

So, we have MVS, Toney and Skyy. I don't count the Ross' since there's no significant chance either will play in 2023, and Kemp is apparently going to WAS.

And I agree we're probably going to attempt to draft a LT and DE or DL anyway with the first two.

So, we're going to roll with a 3rd/4th round WR. Ack.

Gimme Hyatt in the 2nd or Flowers at 31.