Chiefs Who Has The Leverage For Trent McDuffie Extension? - Page 4

fuzzy · 05-09-2025, 06:58 AM

I've seen people on social media and other websites say that the Chiefs messed up by not extending McDuffie right after the Super Bowl. The logic being that the price is only going to go up. First, that assumes that McDuffie and his agent were willing to immediately sign and we don't know that.

Second, does McDuffie actually have the leverage here? Let's assume McDuffie wants to reset the corner market. That will be over 30M APY after we just recently saw Stingley sign his deal.

The Chiefs are paying 4M in 2025 for McDuffie. And 13M for McDuffie in 2026. That's what he's under contract for. His name is on the dotted line. Then in 2027 we can franchise tag for a below market value price. And we could even tag him again in 2028 for probably below market price. That's 4 full seasons of below market pay.

If Veach decided to play hardball here we could delay McDuffie's free agency until he is 29 years old without ever having to pay him market value.

Are there any NFL teams who want to break the bank for a 29 year corner? This isn't QB or OL or DL where guys can play forever and remain elite well into their 30s. A 29 year old corner is not a good candidate for a long term, mega deal unless the guaranteed money is very low.

Makes you really consider, it seems like the Chiefs have all the leverage here. Not McDuffie.

fuzzy · 05-09-2025, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rydogg58

Aren't you the dumb **** that said Watson was a better corner than Mcduffie?

He's a better pure boundary corner. Yea.

**RealSNR** · 05-09-2025, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzy

He's a better pure boundary corner. Yea.

Hey guys, remember Black Bob?

I think I found him

Chief Roundup · 05-09-2025, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

No player(as far as I know) has ever played with the team on a 2nd tag year.

Yes there has been a couple IIRC one was the. Seahawks OL

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Rainbarrel · 05-09-2025, 02:15 PM

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Fansy the Famous Bard · 05-09-2025, 02:20 PM

Who has the leverage? Trent's girlfriend. She holds all the cards.

**Buehler445** · 05-09-2025, 02:46 PM

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Nope. 32.

Damn. Back to the drawing board.

ChiliConCarnage · 05-09-2025, 02:48 PM

Vartch will get McGriddles to flip for cheap

Chief Pagan · 05-09-2025, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzy

Then why does the tag exist? He has no leverage.

Given that the tag exists, teams have to use it or threaten to use it to keep up with other teams.

I wish they would get rid if it. It can really jerk good players around, especially RBs. It causes additional bad blood between players and teams.

If you got rid of it, every team is still in the same boat.

So the top players are paid sooner or hit FA sooner. I'm fine with that. Increase the draft compensation for losing them if fans are going to whine that much about getting rid of it.

royr17 · 05-09-2025, 04:08 PM

More than likely they'll probably prioritize George Karlaftis over Trent McDuffie.

Can't keep both too much money.

Rainbarrel · 05-09-2025, 04:34 PM

'25 cap 279.2
'26 est. 281 - 307
Meh

**srvy** · 05-09-2025, 05:11 PM

Eventually, Duff is going to have a 6 to 7 int year, he's too good not to. No int's last year. I just don't see that lasting. Veach knows that is a big bargaining chip. Extend now while you can afford him.

Rainbarrel · 05-09-2025, 06:37 PM

Good players get their contracts revisted if contacts jump at their position

Chargem · Yesterday, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainbarrel

Good players get their contracts revisted if contacts jump at their position

This. Can't remember what podcast I heard this on, but while it seems good for the team to lock a player up early, those later years of the contract just get ripped up if the market moves significantly by then.

fuzzy · Yesterday, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chargem

This. Can't remember what podcast I heard this on, but while it seems good for the team to lock a player up early, those later years of the contract just get ripped up if the market moves significantly by then.

You don't have to worry about that when it comes to corners. Most of them are finished at the elite level by age 28. So if they want to bitch and whine about their deals at that point then call their bluff.

Rainbarrel · Yesterday, 07:01 AM

Edit: this business, that's bad business

05-09-2025, 06:58 AM
fuzzy Starter Join Date: Apr 2025 Casino cash: $-109500	Who Has The Leverage For Trent McDuffie Extension? I've seen people on social media and other websites say that the Chiefs messed up by not extending McDuffie right after the Super Bowl. The logic being that the price is only going to go up. First, that assumes that McDuffie and his agent were willing to immediately sign and we don't know that. Second, does McDuffie actually have the leverage here? Let's assume McDuffie wants to reset the corner market. That will be over 30M APY after we just recently saw Stingley sign his deal. The Chiefs are paying 4M in 2025 for McDuffie. And 13M for McDuffie in 2026. That's what he's under contract for. His name is on the dotted line. Then in 2027 we can franchise tag for a below market value price. And we could even tag him again in 2028 for probably below market price. That's 4 full seasons of below market pay. If Veach decided to play hardball here we could delay McDuffie's free agency until he is 29 years old without ever having to pay him market value. Are there any NFL teams who want to break the bank for a 29 year corner? This isn't QB or OL or DL where guys can play forever and remain elite well into their 30s. A 29 year old corner is not a good candidate for a long term, mega deal unless the guaranteed money is very low. Makes you really consider, it seems like the Chiefs have all the leverage here. Not McDuffie.
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