- It sounds like we are still moving forward with Chris Jones' extension, which will be around $20M / year.
- We just paid Frank Clark a shitton of money.
- We are going to make Pat Mahomes the highest paid player in NFL history, possibly as soon as next offseason.
- With Hill's status unknown, we clearly are not going to pay him until this situation irons out, and even then, perhaps the deal signed with Frank Clark today was indicative of our plan to not extend Hill.
- Assuming Hill is not in trouble, we have him under contract and he plays this season.
- We could franchise him next season. If we do that, and he's still not in trouble, he would be smart to hold out. And if that all occurs, then he would be a prime candidate for a tag & trade. What would he net in return?
What is the game plan for replacing Hill's production moving forward?
- Draft Hardman/Isabella/Other?
- Trade in 2020?
- FA in 2020?
- Extend Watkins beyond 2020?
- Does D-Rob or Pringle blow up?
- Do we change our offense and focus on a different attack plan? [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Bad Guy:
Mellinger wrote an article today that the team is still confident it can pay Hill/Mahomes/Jones long term. It's all about structure and you can structure Mahomes extension to start after year 5 to get things to fit.
Well he still has the 5th year option in his back pocket for Mahomes where the cap hit would probably come in only around $25M. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Shoes:
Path of least resistance would likely be cutting Sammy Watkins and giving that money to Hill if you want an realistic answer today.