Podcast: Orlando Brown’s failed negotiations and Chiefs edge options

The latest episode of the Arrowhead Addict podcast features a breakdown of Orlando Brown’s failed negotiations and the intro of the Must List.

It was more than a year ago that the Kansas City Chiefs first decided to pull the trigger on a trade that would bring left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. over in a deal from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for draft assets including K.C.’s first-round pick in ’21. Even at that point, Brown made a point of wanting to be paid left tackle money, and given the Ravens’ situation with Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore decided to trade Brown at the height of his value on a rookie contract.

Earlier last week, the Chiefs and Brown failed to reach an agreement on a long-term extension, which means the Chiefs are forcing Brown to play out this season on the franchise tag—a single-season deal worth a guaranteed $16.6 million. It’s a hefty raise for Brown, but it’s not the long-term security for which he was hoping. And now the Chiefs are potentially facing the drama of a holdout into training camp next week and a frustrated star player.

The issues with Brown aren’t the only concern, however. The Chiefs also have further issues along the trenches with the need at defensive end, where the team’s questions remain unanswered—at least with proven options. Will Brett Veach make a move before camp? Will he let the youth process play out? It’s anyone’s guess at this stage.

On this episode of the podcast, we ask what the Chiefs are prepared to do in the wake of both issues with training camp just around the corner in St. Joseph.

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