The fate of Chris Jones 2023 edition

[TribalElder]

Appears the Chiefs and Chris Jones are at the beginning of a contract dispute



Speculation has been that the two sides are "far apart" on a deal

So Chiefs Planet.... how do we think this will play out (poll coming)

Will the Chiefs pay up and meet Chris Jones demands? If so, how much will it end up costing?

Will the Chiefs not be able to meet Chris Jones demands and end up trading him? If so, what kind of haul can we expect?

I've really loved watching Chris Jones wreck shit for the Chiefs, it always sucks when the business side of the NFL forces teams into tough decisions.

[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.

[Chargem]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

LOL, has there even been one thing online suggesting he's unhappy? He seems to be laughing at all of it, if anything.

Dude didn't want to go through training camp, who cares... doesn't seem disgruntled in the slightest.

I was pretty much about to post this word for word

[KCJake]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Yeah I definitely don’t see an extension which honestly is fine. He will play and he will be in a contract year. It’s entirely possible we get his last truly elite year this season. If he earns 30 per year, so be it. Let him find it on the open market.

This is how I see it playing out at this point and I think it's the best outcome

[teedubya]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

LOL, has there even been one thing online suggesting he's unhappy? He seems to be laughing at all of it, if anything.

Dude didn't want to go through training camp, who cares... doesn't seem disgruntled in the slightest.

As soon as Clark was not signed... he started doing microaggressions like not coming to the ring ceremony. He's clearly pissed about it.

[Red Dawg]

When has a player ever held out then showed up without getting the new deal and balled out. Anyone that thinks Jones is happy is being unrealistic. He's so pissed he spent over 1 mil not to show up and skipped getting his ring with his teammates.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Red Dawg

When has a player ever held out then showed up without getting the new deal and balled out. Anyone that thinks Jones is happy is being unrealistic. He's so pissed he spent over 1 mil not to show up and skipped getting his ring with his teammates.

And if he shows up and gives less than full effort, that will affect the deal he's wanting next year; whether that is with the Chiefs or not.

[crispystl]

Originally Posted by Lzen

Neil was pretty dang strong, himself. Derrick was just really fast at the snap. Most tackles stood no chance.

Oh I remember those two for sure, but I just think Garrett and Jones are such physicals freak that they'd be harder to handle.

[Balto]

We haven't reach Albert Haynesworth level just yet buuuuut its getting there

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by teedubya

As soon as Clark was not signed... he started doing microaggressions like not coming to the ring ceremony. He's clearly pissed about it.

He was sick.

Of course, people are free to make up their own reality and say he was lying, and then also ignore him trolling fans the past several weeks and then say he's clearly pissed if you simply change everything about what's been said to make it sound like he's actually pissed.

It's easy to take your own conclusion and apply it everywhere when you simply say someone was clearly lying or whatever just to prove your dumb made up point, but whatever.

[Balto]

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.

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.

[FloridaMan88]

The "he's holding out to skip training camp practices" narrative ended last Thursday when they left St. Joe's.

Now he's putting his availability for the Detroit game at legit risk.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

The "he's holding out to skip training camp practices" narrative ended last Thursday when they left St. Joe's.

Now he's putting his availability for the Detroit game at legit risk.

It's legit possible he won't report until the preseason ends.

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

He was sick.

Of course, people are free to make up their own reality and say he was lying, and then also ignore him trolling fans the past several weeks and then say he's clearly pissed if you simply change everything about what's been said to make it sound like he's actually pissed.

It's easy to take your own conclusion and apply it everywhere when you simply say someone was clearly lying or whatever just to prove your dumb made up point, but whatever.

Maybe he was.

Or maybe it was a pretextual excuse

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by Mecca

It's legit possible he won't report until the preseason ends.

Exactly. He won't play in the first 2 games then if at all.

[Balto]

Originally Posted by Red Dawg

Exactly. He won't play in the first 2 games then if at all.

And miss out on like what $2.5M? OUCH