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.

[Red Dawg]

He wants 30 mil per and Veach won't do it. I said it in March.

[Simply Red]

Come on pillowbitergot!

[TribalElder]

fine total 300,000 and counting

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Red Dawg

Jones will play this year and probably play ok for his mere 20 mil and then they will let him walk. Tag is a crazy number they won't want to pay so he's out in 2024.

Jones will get tagged next offseason if there is not a long term agreement made, I still believe that happens.
I do not believe Carrington Harrison has his tag number correct, which is the only place I have seen with that ridiculous number.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by TribalElder

fine total 300,000 and counting

That's pocket change

[BWillie]

I would definitely sign Jones even if its Donald money. If that means we don't sign Creed Humphrey I do not really care. We dont need an elite center as much as a team that likes to power run up the middle. I just dont understand why Creed is a KC love child and must be signed under any circumstance. Hes the best center in the game and hes gonna be paid like it.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by BWillie

I would definitely sign Jones even if its Donald money. If that means we don't sign Creed Humphrey I do not really care. We dont need an elite center as much as a team that likes to power run up the middle. I just dont understand why Creed is a KC love child and must be signed under any circumstance. Hes the best center in the game and hes gonna be paid like it.

I mean, there’s 3 obvious reasons with Creed:

1. He’s younger
2. He protects Patrick Mahomes
3. Centers get paid less than DL who can rush the passer

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

I mean, there’s 3 obvious reasons with Creed:

1. He’s younger
2. He protects Patrick Mahomes
3. Centers get paid less than DL who can rush the passer

Might as well make every starting olineman the highest paid player in the NFL at their position because they protect Patrick Mahomes.

Outside of RB and punter, Center may be the least important position on the roster at least on a team who plays like the Chiefs.

I will be firmly on team do not sign Creed Humphrey. Pay Bolton, Sneed, Jones instead. If there are positions you can skimp on to save cost, Center is definitely it.

[Redbled]

No one on this team but Mahomes should get 30 million.

[KobesPilot]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Might as well make every starting olineman the highest paid player in the NFL at their position because they protect Patrick Mahomes.

Outside of RB and punter, Center may be the least important position on the roster at least on a team who plays like the Chiefs.

I will be firmly on team do not sign Creed Humphrey. Pay Bolton, Sneed, Jones instead. If there are positions you can skimp on to save cost, Center is definitely it.

I dont think you understand the IQ that's required for center, and with the talent pouring into the defensive line currently, you'd be stupid to skimp any of those positions.

[displacedinMN]

If the actors can strike with the writers. I can Strike with Chris Jones. I am going to call my school and say I am not reporting for inservice until they rework my contract for more money.

[displacedinMN]

Daniele Hunter just signed with the vikes

The Vikings reached a compromise with Danielle Hunter on Sunday morning, agreeing to a new deal with the pass rusher that will give him a raise and put him on the field for 2023.

Hunter had skipped the team's offseason program and mandatory minicamp to show his unhappiness with his existing deal, which was set to pay him $4.9 million for 2023. He had not practiced during the Vikings' first three days of training camp, while the team considered whether to give the 28-year-old a raise or explore a trade. In the end, the Vikings agreed to a deal that will reportedly pay Hunter $20 million for this season, while still making the three-time Pro Bowler a free agent after 2023.

It also ensures the Vikings will have their top pass-rusher this season; Hunter had 10½ sacks while making the shift from defensive end to outside linebacker last season, and his return means new defensive coordinator Brian Flores will have a proven edge rusher for the Vikings' new scheme.

"I think Danielle's a phenomenal player," Flores said on Wednesday. "He's a guy who's had a lot of great success over the course of his career. An impact player who brings an element of rush and just overall solid play [against the] run [and] pass. He's somebody that offensively, you've got to take into account where he's at so he doesn't cause havoc to the game. I look forward to working with him."

The team had signed free agent Marcus Davenport to a one-year, $13 million deal in March; their agreement with Hunter means their top two pass rushers will be free agents after this season.

Ben Goessling covers the Vikings for the Star Tribu

Time for jones to get signed

[In58men]

Send his ass to Chicago for a 1st round pick, plus some.

Trade up to get Brock Bowers.

Chiefs will put up 50 burgers every week.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by tyreekthefreak

I keep hearing if we cave to Chris Jones we won't be able to resign 2 or 3 other good players......Sneed, Humphrey, and Trey......Jones not worth all that

Not true.

The Chiefs aren't going to sign all three anyway. In reality, all three of them are prime candidates for free agency when their contract is up.

--> Sneed's position has depth behind him in McDuffie (and maybe Nic Jones).
--> The Chiefs have let every stud center they've drafted in the 2nd round walk. (Rodney Hudson, Mitch Morse)
--> The Chiefs are likely to extend Joe Thuney for eternity and I don't think it's likely they pay two guards great money.

The Chiefs have about $50m in cap space for next year, but Jones' contract will probably eat 30 of that. That remaining $20m is what Veach likes to start with, ensuring he can sign his rookie class and that he can have extra scratch to do some deals throughout the season.

That means the Chiefs will need to carve out some space with Thuney/Mahomes/Taylor extensions/restructures if they see fit.

For the record, I believe they have Smith and Humphrey for two more seasons anyway. I really don't know what they're going to do with Sneed, and his contract demands will probably tell the tale of what happens to him.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Not true.

The Chiefs aren't going to sign all three anyway. In reality, all three of them are prime candidates for free agency when their contract is up.

--> Sneed's position has depth behind him in McDuffie (and maybe Nic Jones).
--> The Chiefs have let every stud center they've drafted in the 2nd round walk. (Rodney Hudson, Mitch Morse)
--> The Chiefs are likely to extend Joe Thuney for eternity and I don't think it's likely they pay two guards great money.

The Chiefs have about $50m in cap space for next year, but Jones' contract will probably eat 30 of that. That remaining $20m is what Veach likes to start with, ensuring he can sign his rookie class and that he can have extra scratch to do some deals throughout the season.

That means the Chiefs will need to carve out some space with Thuney/Mahomes/Taylor extensions/restructures if they see fit.

For the record, I believe they have Smith and Humphrey for two more seasons anyway. I really don't know what they're going to do with Sneed, and his contract demands will probably tell the tale of what happens to him.

They aren’t going to have Jones on the roster with a $30MM cap hit. That’s why he will get a new deal or be traded next year.