Chiefs Nate Taylor: Chiefs expected to franchise OBJ again [not happening] - Page 59

**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

KC_Connection · 03-06-2023, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Any other GM except Veach and I might be worried.

I’ll never forget how this dude built an OL in one offseason. He won’t take any chances with Mahomes.

I do appreciate that he apparently is evaluating guys on the totality of their time here and not overreacting to the postseason when making decisions. Assuming this means that OBJ is gone.

Agreed, they would have been planning for such a contingency a long time ago.

**wazu** · 03-06-2023, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Totally different scenario, the Chiefs were a SB team without a LT. That doesn't happen very often.

Sounds like it will be happening here in the next few days.

**The Franchise** · 03-06-2023, 01:47 PM

They still have a week to work on a deal. It's not like it has to be done today.

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-06-2023, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Its either a great sign or a scary one lmao

It's either extreme that Veach is in love with a LT in the draft and telling OBJ to kickoff or a a longterm deal will be done this offseason.

O.city · 03-06-2023, 01:47 PM

Maybe they like a young guy they already have on the roster?

BryanBusby · 03-06-2023, 01:47 PM

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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

Not shocked. Heard he and his agent are dead set on resetting the market and welp we didn't even do that for Tyreek.

**Bowser** · 03-06-2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedingRed

If we lose OBJ, at least we know EXACTLY what we are drafting round one

Is there ANY possibility that the Chiefs think they have a week 1 starter at LT on the roster right now?

As dumb as that question sounds, this one might be more dumb - Is there ANY possibility we trade our first for Laremy Tunsil (or another great LT on a bad team)?

DJ's left nut · 03-06-2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Franchise

One of two things are going on.

1. They're close on a deal and the franchise tag isn't needed.

OR

2. Veach gave them a number that they don't like. He won't play on the tag and Veach is going to let him see what he can get on the market.

So put the transition tag on him.

This takes a tag/trade off the table (which is what I figure they'd do if he says he won't play on the tag).

This one surprises me quite a bit. Maybe it's just as simple as Veach's bluff getting called. The team doesn't think he's worth $20 million, they used it as a pressure point in trying to get a LTC inked, it didn't work so they are walking away.

Damn that's risky.

Mecca · 03-06-2023, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Is there ANY possibility that the Chiefs think they have a week 1 starter at LT on the roster right now?

As dumb as that question sounds, this one might be more dumb - Is there ANY possibility we trade our first for Laremy Tunsil (or another great LT on a bad team)?

Considering Houston is probably taking Bryce Young I doubt they're interested in having a bad OL.

Megatron96 · 03-06-2023, 01:49 PM

Holy Mother of God and smiling baby Jesus, I can't believe I'm asking this, but here goes:

Well, let's say OBj is gone, where does that leave Wylie?

**Bowser** · 03-06-2023, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Not shocked. Heard he and his agent are dead set on resetting the market and welp we didn't even do that for Tyreek.

Yep. They turned down a mint last offseason, why wouldn't they do the same this season after another pro bowl selection and championship?

ToxSocks · 03-06-2023, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Is there ANY possibility that the Chiefs think they have a week 1 starter at LT on the roster right now?

As dumb as that question sounds, this one might be more dumb - Is there ANY possibility we trade our first for Laremy Tunsil (or another great LT on a bad team)?

It's time to draft our LT of the future. And then spend that money on something fun, like an OBJ (WR) or a Dhop.

O.city · 03-06-2023, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

So put the transition tag on him.

This takes a tag/trade off the table (which is what I figure they'd do if he says he won't play on the tag).

This one surprises me quite a bit. Maybe it's just as simple as Veach's bluff getting called. The team doesn't think he's worth $20 million, they used it as a pressure point in trying to get a LTC inked, it didn't work so they are walking away.

Damn that's risky.

I can't imagine they're gonna just walk away without any kind of compensation, right?

I mean, I guess you'll have a 3rd round comp pick next year, but damn.

Mecca · 03-06-2023, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

Holy Mother of God and smiling baby Jesus, I can't believe I'm asking this, but here goes:

Well, let's say OBj is gone, where does that leave Wylie?

I seriously doubt he's back, he's gonna get paid.

DJ's left nut · 03-06-2023, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Today's meeting went really well or really badly.

"The player has been informed" does not suggest it went well.

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