Time to Go Shopping 2014: Free Agency

[Black Adam]

If we can fix the execution of the defense, I think this defense is fine. Again, talent really shouldn't be this D's problem outside of Lewis ( And Robinson when he was in)... and he is gone. No excuses next year in year two of the system.

i still believe we'll get another upgrade at the LB position. i just think we can't have too many pass rushers...

but wth, i could be wrong...

 

[Fountain City Blues]

i still believe we'll get another upgrade at the LB position. i just think we can't have too many pass rushers...

but wth, i could be wrong...

Not sure there is a legitimate one for our choosing. Nico is our starter right now replacing Jordan (May be good or bad depending how much you like him) Our pass rush from the DE's really isn't acceptable in a 1-gap 3-4.

LB is probably our strongest unit, and one of the strongest starting 3-4 LB's in football. Depth could be upgraded though, Zombo and Moses were less than encouraging as depth as documented in both SD games.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Bold= Gone
Italics= Could retain, but depends on view on in house replacements
Underline= Should retain - imo

Albert: $9,828,000
Jackson: $7,200,000
Robinson: $2,750,000
Asamoah: $1,551,030
McCluster: $1,400,000
Lewis: $1,374,725
Schwartz: $700,000
Zombo: $640,000
Jordan: $575,000
Gafford: $565,000
Abdullah: $555,000
Demps: $555,000
Williams: $259,412

 

[MHSL82]

Bold= Gone
Italics= Could retain, but depends on view on in house replacements
Underline= Should retain - imo

Albert: $9,828,000
Jackson: $7,200,000
Robinson: $2,750,000
Asamoah: $1,551,030
McCluster: $1,400,000
Lewis: $1,374,725
Schwartz: $700,000
Zombo: $640,000
Jordan: $575,000
Gafford: $565,000
Abdullah: $555,000
Demps: $555,000
Williams: $259,412

If KC gets rid of any of those highest-paid players, I hope it happens before Alex is extended, if Alex gets a big contract. If Alex gets a reasonable contract, like I want him to, then it doesn't matter the timing. I just don't want major criticism to him if our TEAM loses. If HE struggles, then of course. I also don't want people thinking he's mailed it in then, when that's the last thing he would do.

Some people will say that he's not that good, but then if he gets a big contract and then they lose, they will say he mailed it in. Which one is it? Is he playing his maximum and is not very good? Or is he that good but therefore mailing it in. Hopefully, they just gave him a reasonable contract and he outplays it and wins.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Cap Room as of right now: $4,222,740


Probably as low as it is due to a carry-over from last year. Expect some restructuring this year.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Salary Cap Calculator - Over the Cap


If it helps at all, try to use this.

 

[MHSL82]

5 Free Agents the Kansas City Chiefs Should Target This Offseason

#5 - TE Dennis Pitta - missed most of 2013 with a hip injury, but he was a huge part of the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl run in 2012. Pitta is fantastic at running routes in the middle of the field, and would instantly become one of the most talented receivers on the team. Anthony Fasano was decent for the Chiefs last season, but Pitta would be a nice upgrade.

#4- ILB Brandon Spikes - may not be great in pass coverage, but he is one of the best linebackers in the NFL at stopping the run. The Chiefs were not very good against the run last season, giving up 120.2 rushing yards per game (22nd in the league). Their other linebackers specialize in defending the pass, having an elite run-stuffing linebacker like Spikes would do this team some good.

#3 - CB Chris Harris - The Kansas City secondary was torched late in the season. Brandon Flowers is a Pro Bowl corner back, but the options that the Chiefs have opposite of him are not very good. Guys like Sean Smith, Marcus Cooper and Dunta Robinson were getting picked on all season long for the Chiefs. Chris Harris would be a tremendous upgrade over this group. The fact that their division rival Denver Broncos would be losing him would just be the cherry on top.

#2 - WR Jeremy Maclin - This just seems like an obvious fit. Aside from Dwayne Bowe, the Chiefs do not really have any good WR options. Donnie Avery was OK at times, but the team could really use another receiving option. Jeremy Maclin is coming off of a tough knee injury, but he is a very talented player and Reid is extremely familiar with him. Unless he returns to the Philadelphia Eagles, I think K.C. are the favorites to land Maclin.

#1 - WR Golden Tate - The Seattle Seahawks are probably the most talented team in the NFL. Eventually, they are going to have to pay all this talent. Golden Tate will reach free agency this offseason, and I am sure that he would like to return to Seattle. That being said, I do not believe that they will be able to afford Tate. Kansas City would be a perfect fit for him.
Tate had 64 receptions for 898 yards and five touchdowns this season. He is a very sure-handed receiver with impressive athletic skills. Tate would be the perfect receiver to compliment Bowe, and would give Smith another much needed target.

http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/0...5BuQqLkC82W.99

 

[NJBuckO's]

Pitta, Maclin or Spikes would work for me.

 

[MHSL82]

Jeremy Maclin - WR - Eagles

The Kansas City Star expects the Chiefs to show interest in free agent Jeremy Maclin this offseason.

Maclin has struggled with injuries throughout his career and missed all of 2013 with a torn ACL. He's expected to be medically cleared for the start of training camp, but could have to settle for a one-year, incentive-based contract to reestablish his value. Maclin was drafted by Andy Reid in Philadelphia and could be a fit as a complement to Dwayne Bowe. Rotoworld currently ranks Maclin as the No. 2 free agent wideout.
Source: Kansas City Star

Jan 18 - 8:07 PM

 

[MHSL82]

Salary Cap Calculator - Over the Cap

 

[Fountain City Blues]

McCluster signed with Tennesee
Albert signed with Miami

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Asomoah and Jackson to Atlanta

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Geoff Schwartz to the Giants...




Only guy gone so far I actually wanted back...

 

[MHSL82]

Shopping is hard when the cashier rings you up and sells what you brought to someone else for more money. Sure, you could up your offer to the scumbag, but do you? Screw the agent, his client ain't Peyton Manning.

Executives crying foul over Emmanuel Sanders deal - NFL.com