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ShowtimeSBMVP · 05:48 PM

Bill Williamson ‏@espn_afcwest

#Chiefs Breaking News: Tyson Jackson redid his contract. He will remain with the Chiefs in 2013.

A day after the Chiefs kept their three top free agents; they kept the serviceable Tyson Jackson at a much reduced rate.

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The No. 3 pick of the 2009 draft was expected to be a prime candidate to be cut. His salary cap number was at more than $17 million and his base salary was at more than $14 million. Under this new deal, Jackson can make up to $5.2 million with a much more manageable salary-cap number. Jackson is still eligible to be a free agent in 2014.

**notorious** · 03-05-2013, 08:22 PM

Even Hicks is saying "WTF?!"

**RealSNR** · 03-05-2013, 08:46 PM

The cap hit we would take from cutting him is essentially what we're paying to keep him here.

In the bizzaro world of the NFL salary cap, it's like we're getting him to play one more year for free.

Dorsey was a pimp on this one. Keep'em coming man!

RunKC · 03-05-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I wonder if they have interest in Charles Woodson on a 1 year deal.

They need leaders.

I think that's why they brought Al Harris in.

Idk if Woodson can even play anymore? Seems like he would be a liability at his age.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-05-2013, 08:52 PM

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Prominent free agents: LT Branden Albert (franchise tag), WR Steve Breaston (released), DL Glenn Dorsey, S Abram Elam, RB Peyton Hillis, OL Russ Hochstein, DE Ropati Pitoitua, QB Brady Quinn, ILB Brandon Siler, DT Shaun Smith.

Issues: After tying for the league's worst record in 2012 (2-14), Kansas City has had quite an eventful offseason. The hiring of head coach Andy Reid in January was followed by last month's news that quarterback Alex Smith will be acquired from the San Francisco 49ers. Then came Monday's flurry of moves — wideout Dwayne Bowe and Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt signed five-year deals while Albert was tagged. If Smith manages to stabilize the passing game, a team that boasted six Pro Bowlers in 2012 could easily be among the contenders again in 2013.

Our advice: As far as free agency goes, Reid and new GM John Dorsey have put most of the hay in the barn already. The expected release of quarterback Matt Cassel might allow for more options, though. A veteran inside runner to pair with Pro Bowler Jamaal Charles would be something to ponder, and Cedric Benson could be the ideal guy to reprise the role formerly filled by Thomas Jones and Hillis (who didn't do it nearly as well in 2012). New defensive coordinator Bob Sutton might also want to lobby some of his former charges with the New York Jets, namely run-stopping end Mike DeVito and linebacker Bart Scott, who could give the unit a little extra attitude. Either player should be available for the right price. Otherwise, it's time to figure out whom to spend the No. 1 draft pick on ... or where to send it in a trade.

Mecca · 03-05-2013, 08:56 PM

Reid has never had the big back idea. He always has backups similar to the starters.

O.city · 03-05-2013, 11:22 PM

So with this restructuring, whats thw word on Casselitis?

**BossChief** · 03-06-2013, 12:01 AM

Alex Cassel will NEVER leave this team. They just act like his name changes every few years.

penbrook · 03-06-2013, 12:34 AM

But Cassell is a nice guy.

bowener · 03-06-2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Reid has never had the big back idea. He always has backups similar to the starters.

Reggie Bush if he comes cheap enough?

mcaj22 · 03-06-2013, 01:10 AM

isnt cedric benson ****ing terrible? why would we want him

okcchief · 03-06-2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

It will piss people off but i bet we see Alex Smith get a new deal. 9.7m this year for Smith is high.

It would piss people off because it would be stupid. Let him earn it. If he wants a new contract without earning it we were stupid to make the trade.

okcchief · 03-06-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If Smith wants that kind of money, why didn't we just pay Brandon Carr again?

Because our former GM was a ****ing idiot.

Chiefs=Champions · 03-06-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Reid has never had the big back idea. He always has backups similar to the starters.

Wasnt Deuce a 'big back'?

Bump · 03-06-2013, 01:29 AM

he was making such strides. I called his name at least 4 times in the last 5 games.

ArmyChief · 03-06-2013, 01:31 AM

Good resign. He started to come along as Poe was coming along at the end of the year. With the new gap scheme hey may work out just yet and not be considered a bust.

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