“So, in light of KC’s struggles at the tackle spots, and since Thuney is under contract for just one more year, Veach may try to find a way to keep Smith on the roster. Indeed, Graziano believes the GM will do just that, and he predicts the Chiefs will authorize a five-year, $105MM accord ($65MM guaranteed) for the Tennessee product. The $21MM average annual value on such a deal would match Eagles LG Landon Dickerson’s at the top of the guard market, while the guaranteed money would represent a new high-water mark for guards.”
You can only run your team like a Madden franchise for so long. You have to make smart “cuts” to avoid a Ryan Pace situation.
The Chiefs aren't letting him go. this is just CCS trying to talk it into existence, happens all the time
I’d not say easily... McDuffie and Karlaftis are former 1sts and both can get extended and I bet both will command solid paydays. McDuffie will actually be at the top of the CB market. You can’t keep reseting the market with all your players. Something has to give. They’ll have to decide which of those positions they can replace easiest cause they probably won’t keep all 3.
And what do you think Chiefs forums are saying then? You should go check it out.
The Chiefs have not yet begun to go full New Orleans Saints salary cap style yet. If there ever was a reason to do it then the current Chiefs are it.I’d not say easily... McDuffie and Karlaftis are former 1sts and both can get extended and I bet both will command solid paydays. McDuffie will actually be at the top of the CB market. You can’t keep reseting the market with all your players. Something has to give. They’ll have to decide which of those positions they can replace easiest cause they probably won’t keep all 3.
Just look at 2026… Mahomes will be at about 70 million and Chris Jones at 40 million… and add a 20+ million Trey plus the names I just mentioned.. McDuffie over 20. Humphrey will be 18 million too (highest paid center). Jawaan is 27. Then add in paying Chenal and Watson. Could they make it work? Maybe, but they’ll be carrying very heavy risk.
Honestly, go read Chiefs forums too and it feels like the general consensus is to let Trey walk. For example:
So...say we win this thing. Isn't this the time to reset? - ChiefsPlanet
So...say we win this thing. Isn't this the time to reset? Saccopoo Memorial Draft Forumwww.chiefsplanet.com
unless the chiefs GM is a member of any of their forums,it hardly matters, what the fans say and think don't count for shit
There's also a chance that Travis Kelce retires and they have more cap space as a result.Chiefs RG Trey Smith In Line For Market-Topping Deal; Bears Could Have Interest
It will be difficult for the Chiefs to re-sign RG Trey Smith, and it may require a record-setting extension. The Bears will have interest.www.profootballrumors.com
Not surprised if he doesn’t make it to FA.
Pretty much. Allot of these posters really going to shit their pants if smith is available and bears don’t even target him in fa lmfffao
