Originally Posted by TambaBerry:
Need to restructure Clark he's our biggest cap hit
Absolutely not. "Restructure" just pushes more of his huge cap hit down the road. The only "restructure" that makes sense is him taking a paycut, which I doubt happens. Bite the bullet and get through 2021 and then his ass is grass after the season. [Reply]
Originally Posted by tredadda:
Perhaps I am mistaken, but I thought they couldn't release him if he was injured unless he took an injury settlement or something?
They can release him but without an injury settlement, they're on the hook for a minimum salary. It's basically a little over $1M per player. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
They weren't going to pay these two to sit on their asses next year with those injuries (which is a very distinct possibility). This frees up money to sign guys who will actually be playing in 2021.
Exactly. Soooooo glad they got out in front of the issue rather than play the "wait and see" card. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Wow this is as shocked as I’ve been about a release since Maclin got cut. I thought for sure at least 1 of these guys would be here this year.
I think this means 2 things:
1. Lucas Niang is your starting RT
2. We’re going after a LT in FA
There’s no way in hell I can see the Chiefs starting 2 rookie tackles to protect Patrick.