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Former Chiefs who surprisingly remain available in free agency

By Jordan Mannix

SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Eric Berry #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Eric Berry #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 11: Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass under heavy pressure from Allen Bailey #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 11: Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass under heavy pressure from Allen Bailey #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

Allen Bailey

Allen Bailey was a solid player for the Chiefs for a long time. During his eight year career with the team, he played in 61 games, made 207 combined tackles, recorded 34 tackles for loss, with 33 quarterback hits and 19.5 sacks. While he was never an All Pro or even a Pro Bowler, Bailey was a solid and reasonably consistent veteran presence on the line.

In fact, this past season with the team Bailey seemed to turn a corner. He posted career highs in both quarterback hits (10) and sacks (6). Arguably, this is the reason the team did not immediately re-sign him. While these aren’t earth shattering numbers, the free agent market makes medium impact players extremely pricey.

Reports are that the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers have expressed interest. Interestingly enough, the Chiefs also are in contention. Given this public bidding war, I think it’s clear that Bailey is looking for a payday. I expect he goes with the highest bidder, and I doubt this will be the Chiefs.

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