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Crazy and somewhat unexpected move.
Some thoughts before I read through the thread...
Last year, he looked like he hit the wall for vet receivers. Looked slow, not as physical and even disinterested. Age and injuries seem to have caught up to him.
Looking long term, every move needs to be made so Mahomes steps in with pieces around him to help him succeed and Maclin was in decline. Give those reps and targets to the young guys that will still be here when Mahomes takes over.
Andy is one of Jeremy's best friends, I'm sure he knew this was coming.
The team had 2 real cost effective options to clear cap space ... extend/restructure Alex (which he's publicly said he was open to) or cut Maclin. Looking at the big picture, this was a smart move. Can't pay Ferrari money and get corrola production.
It's no mistake or coincidence that this move was done June 2nd. This splits the dead money and gives flexibility with the cap to work an extension or 2. I'm thinking Dee Ford, Terrance Mitchell and Bennie Logan are the guys in line for possible in season extensions.
Maybe they have their eye on a player they feel gets cut that they feel can help KC this year.
If the cap space isn't used this year, it will be rolled into next year to use effectively.
Anyways, I'm perfectly fine with this move.
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