Quote:
Originally Posted by tredadda
Lotta holes in argument 2.
1. KC does not appear to want to give Jones what he is asking primarily due to age. You think another team is going to give up premium picks for the right to give him that? I don't. Chicago might have the cap space, but that doesn't mean they want to blow it for the sake of blowing it.
2. Jones is an elite pass rusher at the DT spot. Not many of those in the league at his position. Pass rushers aren't cheap for a reason. You can't just plug and play and replace their production.
3. No one wants CEH and even the dumber GMs know that in all likelihood this is his final season in KC. Why give up anything for him? RBs are already being devalued, so what team does he move the needle for that would be willing to give up a developmental DT for?
Not saying give in to Jones' demands, just I think his value to the defense is more than some might think. Here's hoping the two sides come to a reasonable agreement.
|
Whether we sign Chris Jones or not, we all can agree that he's not gonna be worth a long term $30 million APY deal. That just doesn't happen very often. It's rare.
The question is how long is Chris gonna be Chris, bc history suggests he's nearing the end of his prime and about to enter the decline. A decline for Chris is still a good pass rushing DT, but that would not be worth such a massive cap hit.
It's gonna come down to structure more than anything which is why I hope if they get it done, they could do it now while he's still 29.
I don't think we should give him a contract that doesn't have an out after his age 31 season.