KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 From: Arrowhead Pride The Kansas City Chiefs can use the franchise tag as of 3 p.m. (Arrowhead Time) this afternoon. There is a two-week window where teams can use the franchise tag. That window begins this afternoon and continues through the afternoon of March 1. I wouldn't expect any movement from the Chiefs until closer to March 1. Which Chief will be tagged? It depends on who gets a long-term deal before then and who doesn't. I continue to argue that CB Sean Smith makes sense for the tag (if the Chiefs use it at all). Most others are saying S Eric Berry because a safety is cheaper to tag than a corner and Berry is an all-time Chief who I can't imagine playing elsewhere. I'm just hoping that the Chiefs lock him up before the franchise tag deadline, which means the Chiefs can use it on someone else if they want. DL Jaye Howard is also a candidate for the tag because the Chiefs have a big hole along the line if both he and Mike DeVito leave in free agency. How much will the franchise tag cost? The final numbers for the franchise tag are not public (that I know of) but ESPN has posted some estimates. CB Sean Smith would cost $14.8M, DE Jaye Howard would cost $13.4 million and S Eric Berry would cost $10.7 million. These are one-year contracts. The tag for a linebacker is $14.1 million which likely rules out Derrick Johnson, who is also a free agent. The same goes for Jeff Allen and the offensive lineman tag at $13.7 million. What happens after the franchise tag is given? It depends on how the player reacts. If the Chiefs tag Berry, for example, then he could immediately sign the tag and be guaranteed that money for next season or he could not sign it, skip offseason workouts and show up sometime before the season. Remember that Houston skipped most of the offseason workouts. Do we have any franchise tag deadlines? There are two to be aware of. First, the March 1 deadline for a team to use the tag. Second, a July 15 deadline for the player and team to strike an agreement on a long-term deal. If they don't agree to a long-term deal by then, the player will have to play that season under the franchise tag and they'll start again after the season. What happens if the player isn't happy about the tag? Let's use Sean Smith as an example. I would guess that Smith doesn't want the franchise tag. You and I see it's a one-year, $14.8 million contract for cornerbacks and think Smith is just selfish because that's a shitload of money. But on the open market, Smith could earn a lot more in guaranteed money. He wants that five-year deal with a big bonus and guarantee, not the one-year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I hope we don't use a franchise tag this year. Try to sign them or let them walk. I don't see a Franchise Player among them except maybe DJ for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhataLerror 370 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Eric Berry will get the tag if anyone does. His tag number provides the biggest bang for the buck out of any player that might be Franchise Tagged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 That makes sense. I still hope they don't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Eric Berry will get the tag if anyone does. His tag number provides the biggest bang for the buck out of any player that might be Franchise Tagged.Agree.Can't pay DJ 15 mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Eric Berry will get the tag if anyone does. His tag number provides the biggest bang for the buck out of any player that might be Franchise Tagged. just made my point of why I hope no one gets the Franchies tag/ Berry aint worth that kinda Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gochiefsgo 380 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 With so many talented players to resign I'm afraid we are going to be saying goodbye to a lot of good players this year which sucks. I would not be surprised if all of the free agent players for the Chiefs are not resigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Put the franchise tag on Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 hopefully they will get a deal done with berry before then and they can use the tag on smith (if they use it at all) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPPT1974 21 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Put it on Smith or Berry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I thing Smith. Smith and DJ have the most impact on D IMO. It just eats up so much cap that I rather sign those two or bite the bullet and let them walk. I said DJ before because he is old enough that a long term deal doesn't make sense. After thinking about it, CB is just more critical. Flash backs of Fleming still scare me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I thing Smith. Smith and DJ have the most impact on D IMO. It just eats up so much cap that I rather sign those two or bite the bullet and let them walk. I said DJ before because he is old enough that a long term deal doesn't make sense. After thinking about it, CB is just more critical. Flash backs of Fleming still scare me.Smith's best years are now. Franchise should be used on a guy that is in his prime and you could lose in a year. Then sign Berry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrow 529 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Just chiming in with my thoughts... I don't see any value in using the tag whatsoever. These are currently ballpark figures, but Sean Smith would cost $14.4 million, Eric Berry would cost $9.1 million, and Jay Howard would cost $15.8 million. Of those three, Eric Berry is the only "reasonable" option for the tag while Smith and Howard absolutely don't command that type of money. With regards to Eric Berry, I feel as though the Chiefs would be shooting themselves in the foot by overpaying when they could get a long-term deal done that would put off a $9+ million salary for a couple of seasons. If contract negotiations with Berry didn't work out, let him leave. The Chiefs have shown that they don't need an All-Pro safety to be a very good defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Just chiming in with my thoughts... I don't see any value in using the tag whatsoever. These are currently ballpark figures, but Sean Smith would cost $14.4 million, Eric Berry would cost $9.1 million, and Jay Howard would cost $15.8 million. Of those three, Eric Berry is the only "reasonable" option for the tag while Smith and Howard absolutely don't command that type of money. With regards to Eric Berry, I feel as though the Chiefs would be shooting themselves in the foot by overpaying when they could get a long-term deal done that would put off a $9+ million salary for a couple of seasons. If contract negotiations with Berry didn't work out, let him leave. The Chiefs have shown that they don't need an All-Pro safety to be a very good defense. So long as it's the the Kendrick Lewis mold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Let Howard and Berry walk. I love Berry, and he had a good year. But, there were several times that he was late in helping cover, and there is the whole health issue and if it will shorten his career. Hopefully, it is fully behind him. Howard was great, but can he be consistent over several years. Smith is key to this D, and DJ needs to retire a chief. They should be Dorsey's focus. If, of course, the contracts are logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2016/2/18/11012342/sean-smith-snaps-season-kansas-city-chiefs-contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Let Howard and Berry walk. I love Berry, and he had a good year. But, there were several times that he was late in helping cover, and there is the whole health issue and if it will shorten his career. Hopefully, it is fully behind him. Howard was great, but can he be consistent over several years. Smith is key to this D, and DJ needs to retire a chief. They should be Dorsey's focus. If, of course, the contracts are logical. Sign Abdullah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Smith and Addullah would make me happy. Add DJ and Branch. We are set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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