Chiefs fans are cautiously optimistic about the Laurent Duvernay-Tardif extension
By Matt Conner
We asked Chiefs fans what they thought of the Laurent Duvernay-Tardif extension and the results were mixed, albeit cautiously optimistic.
When the Kansas City Chiefs announced that they had signed right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to a new five-year extension with a reported price tag of over $40 million, fans were understandably shocked. Not only were fans waiting on news of another kind (anything about Eric Berry or Dontari Poe, please), but LDT was a cost-controlled asset on a team with little cap space. The move was simply out of left field (to use another sport’s analogy).
One day after the move and the dust has settled on at least a bit of the shock, but fans remain confused and even somewhat surprised at the news of the deal. In a recent Twitter poll, 42 percent of fans said they liked the deal, but another 36 percent admitted they’re still not sure.
They aren’t only ones shocked by the news. Here’s a look at New York Giants OL Justin Pugh’s brief response:
Sheesh. 👀 https://t.co/Ymw9VSNZEy
— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) February 27, 2017
While Pugh had the best player response, here’s a sample of what some fans were thinking:
is that including his salary as a Doctor?
— Missouri Born - Alaska Livin' (@AlaskanRoyal) February 28, 2017
He is going to be one of the best ever. Just needs to stay healthy, and keep improving. He has got it all.
— Tales From the Crypt-o Duibhshíth (@eraser48) February 28, 2017
@ArrowheadAddict Is the FO taking crazy pills?? 20M guaranteed for THIS G? Paid like top 4 G, I wouldn't put him in top 12.
— Ray Hynes (@KillerBeesDad) February 27, 2017