At this point, about $22M it looks like. That's not exact though, the numbers are still a bit fluid.

He's not going to get $18.5 annually. He's almost guaranteed to get top 5 WR money on his next contract.

OTC has it projected to be about $21M next year and that's assuming nobody else signs a big contract between now and then.

Hes stuck in Seattle with no QB. Is his value likely to go up in his current situation? Probably not.

He is currently under contract for 3.9 million this year, maybe the tag next year and lets say it goes to 21 million. He makes 25 million over the next two years while possibly bringing his value down and no future protection against injury.

OR he is traded to the Chiefs and signs a new contract for 4 years 80 million. 20 million a year average with 50 million guaranteed.

He just went from 25 million to 50 million over the next two years and has protection against injury. Has the best possible situation to build his value over the next 4 years with the ability to sign a new deal before turning 30.

Thats a WIN!

He's not going to sing a 4-year deal worth $80M. Stop already, it's not going to happen.

No...that's how you end up with a WR who holds out after his first two years in KC.

Veach hits this draft out of the park we are in great shape moving forward. Draft 4 or 5 high level starters to pair with Humphrey, Bolton and Smith from last year all on rookie contracts. Get out from under Frank Clarks contract next year. If that all happens I think Veach is in prime position to take some major swings in free agency/trade next offseason.

4 or 5 HIGH LEVEL STARTERS, huh? That's all. Well then, we good. haha.

Then you could trade him and get the Tyreek haul again?

As empty as we are on defense there's plenty of positions where the draft pick might be the starter by default. High level or not.

It's the "high level" part that's tricky.

A good DE, DT, and S are a lot harder to find in later rounds than a RG or C...

I guess my point is, if we are starting 4 or 5 rookies next year... we are in deep shit. I mean if over the next 3 seasons - 4 or 5 guys out of this draft start for us - it is a very successful draft - but next season?

Placing hope that we are somehow dependent on this draft to compete.... is, I think, asking too much.

I think many of the holes will be filled by later FA, trades and hopefully a draft pick or two, if we are lucky.

I hope you guys are in for a "trial by fire" approach on defense then because 5 rookies stepping in and starting day 1 will come with it's own issues. Number one being communication and assignments.

The problem is that if you're wanting "high level" starters, the upside of the draft is not only your best bet, it's really your only bet at this point.

There aren't any "high level" free agents left. They're all middling or aging guys.

Our best bet, at least at DE, is to take a couple of guys in the first 3 rounds and then sign a vet or two. That and hope Kaindoh and Danna take steps forward.

April Fools but legit gave me a mini heart attack.