Chiefs 2019 Free agency Thread - Page 112

We don't really have one of these yet, so figured we could use this as a place to discuss potential free agent acquisitions and what we would like to look for them to bring in.

If any of you guys are interested, heres a good place to do some research.

https://overthecap.com/
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Chiefs fans go check out Landon Collins’s last like �� Could Spagnuolo and Collins be reunited in KC? #chiefs pic.twitter.com/RFwNYYlsNg
— Kansas City Media (@kansascitymedia) March 5, 2019

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Originally Posted by O.city:
I don't have a problem with Collins. He's a really good box safety.

But i'm not into paying him what he's gonna get on the open market to play that.

The safety market isn't what it use to be. In fact we signed Berry at the absolute worst time possible (when the S market was at its highest.)

Dorsey was excellent at finding low round talent and signing cheap FA talent but he was horrible at signing/retaining our own talent. Every big contract Dorsey negotiated (Berry, Houston, etc) was horrible...
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Originally Posted by htismaqe:
Yep. Berry used to be able to play both but not anymore. He's a SS only and that is only if he's healthy.

I think Berry is a great person and was an excellent player for us but it might be time to part ways. I have no idea what his health situation is and wonder if anyone (outside of the team) really does.

Berry looked terrible vs. the Pats and was clearly not healthy. How his situation improves without surgery I don't understand...
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100% this

Let’s also not forget that 1) safety has been the single most devalued position over the course of the past few years & 2) the only position that has any sort of depth in free agency is (surprise) safety.

I watched him get beat easily by RBs (Cohen) & TEs in coverage. https://t.co/MsOAKE99JA
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) March 5, 2019

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Originally Posted by The Franchise:
We don't know yet because nothing has been said about it.

Earl Thomas on the other hand has publicly stated that he isn't giving discounts and wants $15 million per season.

Can Thomas even pass a physical at this point?
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Originally Posted by O.city:

100% this

Let’s also not forget that 1) safety has been the single most devalued position over the course of the past few years & 2) the only position that has any sort of depth in free agency is (surprise) safety.

I watched him get beat easily by RBs (Cohen) & TEs in coverage. https://t.co/MsOAKE99JA
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) March 5, 2019

That info suggests team stopgap vet plus highly drafted rookie is correct.
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And this makes sense.

You can sign a pro bowl S for what a guy like Nelson will get in FA this year (4-7 million per.) Why not add two pro bowl safeties and draft the more expensive positions like CB and LB?
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Has there been anything actually concrete about the Chiefs interest? I mean it's all speculation at this point.
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Originally Posted by The Franchise:
Has there been anything actually concrete about the Chiefs interest? I mean it's all speculation at this point.

Yup.

All the more reason for us not to bite each other's heads off here. We're all making guesses on what will happen.

I think it's more clear what the Chiefs want to do but that doesn't mean that's how things will play out...
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Originally Posted by The Franchise:
Has there been anything actually concrete about the Chiefs interest? I mean it's all speculation at this point.

I wouldn’t say anything 100% concrete, but there’s absolutely enough smoke for there to be a fire.

Considering we tried trading for him, one can only assume we’ll have plenty of interest.
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Giants can’t pay a safety limited in coverage the kind of money to franchise Collins. Solid player, but money is too high
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) March 5, 2019

I've been told all these football guys are morons like me
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Originally Posted by O.city:

Giants can’t pay a safety limited in coverage the kind of money to franchise Collins. Solid player, but money is too high
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) March 5, 2019

I've been told all these football guys are morons like me

Okay man, we get it, you don’t need to sink to using Pete Prickso to prove your point.
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Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
Can Thomas even pass a physical at this point?

I would think so. It was a simple break that happened pretty early in the season.
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Originally Posted by Detoxing:
You realize Berry has been playing FS for years now, and played it mostly last season too right?

Originally Posted by Buckweath:
You would be wrong. He has been playing mostly SS the last few years. Ron Parker was the FS.

60% of snaps at free safety in 2015

64% of snaps at free safety in 2016

14% of snaps at free safety in 2017 (on 70 snaps in 1 game)

41% of snaps at free safety in 2018 (196 snaps total played)
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