He's easily replaceable in the run game. Nnadi and the others covered Jones butt quite a few times when Chris vacated his gap assignment. As far as a pass rusher, that's where its not so easy to replace him. In my opinion he's still not a complete player because of his hot and cold playing the run.

Jones will get paid, just not by KC. Thanks for the memories...dude is a baller.
Is it wise to hold out in a season that isn't?

I never thought the Chiefs could realistically pay Chris Jones what he wants (and probably deserves).

Is trading him for decent value still an option?

Shoulda done that before draft

Hell either play on tag or sit

I wish him luck, the new CBA makes holding out a serious problem for players.

That sucks he's getting contract advice from Bell. Might as well take a firearms class from Plaxico Burress while he's at it.

Its pretty apparent that the season very well could be on hold this year, and going forward there is a very real chance of the salary cap not inflating like they think. Some of these guys are trying to eek out every last cent, when the reality of it is, they may be leaving a TON of money on the table when its all said and done. At some point, they need to keep things in perspective. Sure the team owners are next level rich. But even with the peanut salary of $16 million, he could be doing a hell of a lot worse for himself. Kind of hard to legitimately scoff at that number if you ask me. Seems like a risky, and dumb angle to take with the current climate.

Player: "Fans should give players undying, never ending support, even if we're 0-16"

Also Players: "If I don't get a billion dollars, I'm outta this shithole"

I've liked Chris Jones and if they can make it work to keep him at a contract that doesn't hold back the team, great. If not....Mahomes needs paid worse than the Chiefs need Jones.

Players have limited earning time, I don't begrudge anyone for trying to get paid.

The Texans game demonstrated his importance, though.

There was a MASSIVE drop off in push up the middle in that game.

The only guys who I think should be willing to take a little less are actually the ones who can easily demand the most - quarterbacks.

Their earnings window is so much longer than anyone else's. For someone like Mahomes, he'll have at least 3 'major' contracts. For the vast majority of his teammates, they'll get 1 - if they're lucky.

So if you're Mahomes and over the course of 15 years of 'big' contracts you can make, say, $600 million instead of $750, you've significantly improved the odds of your team putting a competitive product around you. Yes, you took a ton less than you could have, but you're still set up for 3-4 generations in terms of wealth.

But if you're Jones - get while the gettin's good because it's likely the best shot you'll ever have at getting big money.

Has he signed his Franchise tender?

If not, he isn't 'holding out' under the terms of the CBA. He's not technically under a contract yet.

No.

And you’re correct. This doesn’t harm him any other way than him missing out on a years worth of money.

Well that's a good point. I'll say this, I dunno if he has the stones to really hold out, 16 million is a lot more than he's made for his entire career at this point.

Welp, I'd trade him to the NFC for draft picks.

Has till July 15th to sign the tender.