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Kansas City Chiefs: It’s time to say goodbye

By Lyle Graversen

Oct 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 6, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) punts the ball during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 19-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) punts the ball during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 19-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Dustin Colquitt

Okay, I don’t think this will likely happen, but as I looked over the Chiefs cuts that could give them the most cap space I felt like Dustin Colquitt should at least get a mention. The Chiefs fantastic punter is due to make $4.9 million next season. That’s a lot of coin for a punter. In fact, it is currently THE HIGHEST punter salary in the NFL for 2017. The Chiefs could clear over four million dollars in cap space if they cut the veteran and intrust special teams guru Dave Toub to find a young replacement.

Again, I don’t think this will happen, but if cutting Colquitt was the difference between signing a key starter on offense or defense I think KC would at least have to consider it.

Finally, I’ll also mention Derrick Johnson briefly. He’s an x-factor here. He’s due about $7.5 million with $5.5 of that guaranteed towards the cap. So they could technically save two million by cutting him, but his injury situation makes this situation less clear. As another all time great Chief I can’t see them just cutting ties while he’s injured and ending things on a bad note. Could he retire? Could they come to some kind of injury settlement? It’s hard to say how that would impact his cap number for 2017 so that’s why I didn’t include him in this post.

So there you have it Chiefs fans, my list of players that you should be prepared to see leave KC this offseason. What do you think? Am I crazy for including any of these guys? Is there anyone you would have added to the list? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

As always, thanks for reading and GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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