Butker has the most FGs in Super Bowl history (9), with fewer appearances than Gostkowski and Vinatieri.

With 37, he has 2nd most points (non-QBs, obviously). Jerry Rice (48) is first, and Butker could easily surpass him in 1-2 more games.

Butker is 2nd all time to Tucker in FG percentage.

Tucker makes $6M per. Just pay Butkicker $7M and call it a day.
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Just look at last year’s playoffs. He made a 52 yard FG against the Ravens and a SB record 57 yard FG in the SB. How many kickers in the NFL right now would you trust in those situations? It’s easy to go cheap on kickers until you get what you pay for. I agree that paying Butker his worth is a smart move.
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When was the last time they drafted a corner high? Never until they did. This is a terrible argument that is continually repeated. Morse had health issues and the Chiefs were very different than they are now financially and roster wise when Hudson walked.
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We've also go the long snapper on the veteran loophole if I remember right where only a portion of his salary counts because he's been on the team so long. All signs point to saving money on special teams to pay the Goat kicker.
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Imagine earning a little over $1.2 MM for snapping a football perfectly to a holder or a punter? I will take that gig and earn me 3 Super Bowl rings all day long.

I think this is one of those 2nd tier guys we sometimes take for granted.
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Based off OP:

1. Creed Humphrey - 50-50 on re-sign. I think it will depend on how they feel about Hunter Nourzad as a potential replacement
2. Nick Bolton - 100% re-sign
3. Justin Reid - let go
4. Trey Smith - let go
5. Harrison Butker - 100% re-sign
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Niche market for sure.
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If he does that then he’s replacing Trey or Thuney. If they choose to have him replace Creed then we are keeping Trey.

With Reid doing kickoff duties now I could see KC wanting to resign him.
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Sure but they also spent good money on two guys, used a 2nd on a center and got luck with Trey. If your spending money then i am not sure it will not be in house. If not then they need to hit on the lineman they drafted this year and plan to use a high pick on a lineman next.

I like Butker, hope he stays. If he wants top dollar, I think he is gone. Willing to give them a team friendly deal, he will be back. I mean he makes 4 if he wants to match Tucker at 6... he stays. 8-10 think they let him go and someone probably pays him that even given his commencement speech.
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I've always been a big Butker guy and 100% I'd pay to keep him, but calling him easily a top 3 important player during the dynasty is so silly, especially considering we have such a universally-known "big 3" of Pat, Kelce and Jones.

He probably is 4th but you just can't downplay Kelce or Jones like that.
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I think we drafted insurance for both Creed and Smith. I'd think they'd still go after Creed pretty hard but won't overpay

Bolton is awesome and I think they make a solid run at him but won't overpay

Butker. We keep no matter what.
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I basically agree with that. Veach will make good decisions regardless.
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Except Jones was essentially a non factor in the playoffs prior to two years ago. Has Butker missed a high pressure FG in the playoffs since 2018?

Don't get me wrong, I am glad that Jones has stepped up and he's one of my all time favorite Chiefs, but I think recency bias is at work here.
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At this point I would put Butker at 1A and Justin Tucker at 1 B when it comes to clutch kickers. And honestly I would match anything up to what Tucker is making plus a small bump. I never want to go back to days like "the kicker who shall remain nameless".

And also honestly his commencement speech will have little to no effect on his career. It would be silly to think so.
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It's like free shipping there is no such thing. Somebody is taking it in the arse.:-)
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