Coffee with the Chiefs – So many options
Good morning, Addicts! The Kansas City Chiefs will be veyr much like all of us today, watching th AFC and NFC Championship games on Sunday afternoon and night. While they will surely be wishing they were playing in the first contest, there has to be ample hope and pride moving forward. Sometimes, hope is a good thing.
With that being said, there is much uncertainty surrounding the Chiefs. While the coaching staff is in place and the general manager is solid, what will the front office do with the 15 unrestricted free agents? We talked to Joel Corry of CBS Sports and the National Football Post earlier this week. Apparently, he also spoke with the esteemed Terez Paylor of the Kansas City Star, and it is an excellent read.
Here is the news you need to know…
A look at the Chiefs’ top free agents – Terez Paylor of the Kansas City Star
"If the two sides can’t agree to a new contract, the Chiefs could also put a franchise tag on Berry. Assuming there’s a $153.4 million salary cap in 2016, Corry said tagging Berry would result in a $10.7 million cap hit."
Eric Berry wins PFWA Comeback Player of the Year – Tom Darcy of Beantown Beat
"Berry was named to the Associated Press All-Pro first team, and was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl as he finished the season with 61 tackles and two interceptions. After his cancer diagnosis in November 2014, Berry was unsure if he would ever see an NFL football field again. Not only did he come back, he was one of the best players in the league from start to finish."
Chiefs will be marketing in St. Louis – Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk
"Coincidentally (or not), Chiefs owner Clark Hunt was the only member of the Committee on L.A. Opportunities to vote against allowing the Chargers and Raiders sharing space in Carson. Which opened the door for letting the Rams leaves St. Louis for Los Angeles."