On Thursday, general manager John Dorsey had a press conference with the local reporters in Kansas City. Dorsey touched on a litany of subjects, so I’ll embed some tweets from those there and then add commentary.
Dorsey says he’s had “various discussions” with Eric Berry’s representatives and will continue to have talks with them.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) January 21, 2016
This can only be a good thing. It would be insane to think that the Chiefs would not want to bring back Eric Berry. The price tag will be large – approximately $10 million per year for four of five years – but he’s a First-Team All-Pro. Those are the types of players you pay.
Dorsey says Jamaal Charles is ahead of schedule. Also, on his availability for 2016: “Yeah, he’s a Chief.” #Chiefs
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) January 21, 2016
Again, all good. Jamaal Charles is one of the best players in franchise history. The Chiefs won 11 games without Charles and if he can come back and play like he has throughout his career, that is worth a win or two more. Charles has been steadfast in wanting to make a comeback.
This whole situation is very strange, but De’Anthony Thomas coming back would be huge for the special teams. No disrespect to Frankie Hammond Jr., but he’s not all that explosive. Thomas is one of the best punt returners in the league and can be useful on offense.
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Ultimately, we learned the Chiefs are talking with Berry’s representatives, Charles is healing well and won’t be going anywhere, and Thomas is expected back this spring. Can’t complain.