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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Neither side has it all its way in this one.
The Chiefs have some things working in their favor (Namely, that he walks on $20M in salary/payment this year and also hurts his ability to get the big contact in 2024+ if he doesn't play this year). Jones has some things working in his favor (namely, that the Chiefs need him this year for their best chance at a title AND that they need to reduce his 2023 cap hit some through an extension to make normal roster flexibility moves throughout the year).
We'll see how it shakes out.
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I agree for the most part but then again:
Chiefs:
-Lower odds of SB Champs BUT not guaranteed we won't win.
-Very High odds that if they give in to what Jones wants the end of the contract will hurt the team more than he can help.
Jones:
-Fact that he gives up money while he sits out.
-Fact that if he sits out past week 11 he will remain under contract with KC in 2024 and not be a FA.
-Fact that if he comes back and performs equal or less than last season he will get less money.
Yes we need him but its not 100% we can't win without him. IF Jones is dead set on his asking price than Veach will need to decide if he is willing to give up trade compensation if traded, cap hell later on if he gives in FOR a better chance at winning this year.
The only other play would be to get his front office people together and start the plan of having Jones play out this year and tag/trade in the offseason that could lock up $30+M in cap space while they find a partner.
Personally I see Veach NOT giving in to the contract demands and plan for that $30+M tag number while starting now with trade talks. If a offer blows him away NOW he pulls the trigger.