This might not end well with Chris Jones

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Perhaps the bliss of a Super Bowl cured some of the issues, but in my talks during the postseason, there was some clear dissension between Chiefs and Chris Jones’ camp. Without a long-term deal, I just don’t see this going well. Tag helps create time... but won’t create goodwill.

— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) March 16, 2020

[Shields68]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Extension seems most likely to me.

Correct my logic if I’m wrong here:

We have to pay Sammy $7 million regardless. So, if we release him and pick up another receiver for $5 million, we’re still out $12 million. That receiver likely won’t be as good as Sammy nor will he know the system.

That being said, it would be smarter to have Sammy for $12 million instead of a lesser receiver for $5 million. The cap hit will be the same.

Sammy's been paid the 7 already. It is a cap hit.

The question is do you need him off the books in 2021 or can you afford him at over 10 million (maybe 12 or so) for 2021 and 2022.

I am guessing there is some bluffing involved on both sides. If extended even for 1-2 seasons, it is probably his last big contract. If cut he does not get anywhere close to 14. Might get an average of 10-11 a year. Chiefs probably trying to get him to take a cut to 11 million next year so he is off books by 2021.

But the bottom line is if you believe in Mecole as a #2 wr. Finding another rookie and a cheap Robinson type 3rd wr is pretty appealing given our number problems.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Sammy market value is 10.9 mil so it’s up to him. Accept 11 mil from us or try and find a better deal on the open market

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

Yes without a doubt

Originally Posted by Chief Northman

Sorry for the confusion.

I meant that the guaranteed $50 million is on top of his tag money ($16 million plus, working out to well over $60 million guaranteed - so I guess that works out to just a few million more guaranteed than Clark's deal).

Regardless. Offer Jones more guaranteed money. If that is near $70 million on a 5 year term, then so be it.

Uh hell no. You don't guarantee him $14M a year. That would leave him with a $5M a year base salary.
He needs to have a contract that has more money that is voidable than guaranteed. I don't give a shit about the "total" number as long as it is back loaded. Give him $110 if we can cut him with a year or 2 left and get out of a chunk of that. Yes I know that they probably would not sign a deal like that but then they just need to make it VERY incentive laden.

[BossChief]

I’d give him 12.5-14m AAV if he wants to sign a 5 year deal that’s backloaded.