KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 From Arrowhead Addict: This conversation begins and ends with Eric Berry. I will start this section off with a comment that will either entice you to read the rest of the article, or you’re going to find something different to read. I don’t believe Eric Berry will be back with the Chiefs in 2016. Does that mean I don’t want him back or don’t believe he’s a good player? No. However, the question simply is does Berry’s play, at the non-premium position of safety, warrant major money when that money could be spent at more premium positions? It’s a tough question, and it’s a tough position for John Dorsey and this front office. Berry is coming off his rookie contract in which during the past six years, Berry has posted four Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections. We all know this, as well as the reasons why Berry was not selected to Pro Bowls in his second and fifth year in the league. He’s a great person, he’s a leader and a solid human being. However, in sports, you pay a person largely for what they do within the lines. Do you make Berry the highest paid safety in football? Before taking the draft class into account (probably between $4 and $5 million) and if you can get a new contract done with Tamba Hali (his contract voids on March 4, leaving $3 million in dead cap money), Kansas City has $33 million dollars in cap space. Because the Chiefs have paid a pile of money if previous offseasons to Justin Houston, Alex Smith, Jeremy Maclin and others, the Chiefs actually are eighth in the league in terms of commitments to the 2017 season. Keeping Berry could make the 2017 offseason a dicey one, especially considering Dontari Poe and Travis Kelce will be free agents next season, along with Eric Fisher having a $10.5 million option. Keeping Berry could legitimately impact the organizations ability to keep Poe, Kelce, and could have an impact the return Jamaal Charles. For those who listed to the afternoon 610 AM show with Danny Parkins and Carrington Harrington on Wednesday, they spoke to Joel Corry, a former NFL agent who now analyses salaries and free agency. His prediction for an Eric Berry contract, in general terms, is $9.5 million per season with at least $25 million guaranteed. If that’s the case, the Chiefs should allow Berry to take his talents elsewhere. They should turn their attention to Husain Abdullah and Tyvon Branch, whom are both good at the same position and would be reliable for a fraction of the cost of Berry. If Berry wants $9 million or more a season, it would be financially prudent to allow him to walk. If the Chiefs want to address safety depth/starter in the draft, there are plenty of options, though likely few names in the first round. A few names to keep an eye on. Darian Thompson, Boise State (6-foot-2/210) Jeremy Cash, Duke (6 foot-1/208) Vonn Bell, Ohio State (5-foot-11/205) I’m a fan of Thompson. Big enough to play either safety spot and would be nice depth. Cash and Bell are more Berry-type, in-the-box players who are strong in the run game. I’d guess all three players will go in the second or third round, and we’ll see whom would be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANATIC 852 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Very deep at safety. Non Issue. Parker Can also Play safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Very deep at safety. Non Issue. Parker Can also Play safety. i still would like to keep berry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANATIC 852 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Absolutely Agree!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I'm staying consistent on my position even before he was diagnosed . Althonow I admire Berry more than probably any person that puts on a NFL Uniform and yes I know he made the pro Bowl & is an ALL PRO I still do not believe he's still not worth the the price he is getting nor what he will get IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhataLerror 370 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Berry's time with the Chiefs was almost certain to end once the new rookie wage scale went into effect with the 2011 season. Berry has been overpaid for his production for some time, while his health and his contract made a mutually agreeable contract extension unfeasible. He'll ultimately leave, and the Chiefs may be obligated to take a safety with their first pick of the draft. The good news is that the Chiefs don't have any of those legacy contracts left on the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Calichief Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Berry's time with the Chiefs was almost certain to end once the new rookie wage scale went into effect with the 2011 season. Berry has been overpaid for his production for some time, while his health and his contract made a mutually agreeable contract extension unfeasible. He'll ultimately leave, and the Chiefs may be obligated to take a safety with their first pick of the draft. The good news is that the Chiefs don't have any of those legacy contracts left on the books. Agree about Berry. I'm in the catagory of he's solid but I don't see all the super hype. Big play ability wasn't there but he would excel playing the deep position.Chief don't need to draft a safety. The best one on the team is Abdullah. Has been the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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