Free Agent Target... Jenkins Replacement?

[DefNextYear]

Sports Illustrated: Trey Smithto the Bears doesnt look likely

"The value of the tag for Smith exceeds $25 million but that's not viewed as too high for Kansas City if they did want to use a tag-and-trade. Nor is the cap itself a problem because they have some other contracts capable of being restructured, or other linemen who might be more expendable."

I don’t know about “not viewed as too high”. They’d need to maneuver a lot just to apply the tag and that means they’d probably be racing to do that so they don’t tie up all their money and get a late start on free agency.

Also, not sure what the trade market value is to overpay a RG when they could do nothing and settle on a comp pick. Might it happen? Sure… but feels like a lot and I’m guessing the willingness to trade for a guard at a premium is on the lower side. Teams may divert attention to trades like Garrett, Hendrickson, or Parsons, all things considered.

If they did all that, they might as well just keep Trey.

 

[IBleedBearsBlood]

How about calling NO about Erik McCoy? Very good C. 15m over the next 3 seasons. Offer up a 3rd?

Especially if we get another 3rd if Ian leaves.

 

[Salvaged Ship]

Sports Illustrated: Trey Smithto the Bears doesnt look likely

"The value of the tag for Smith exceeds $25 million but that's not viewed as too high for Kansas City if they did want to use a tag-and-trade. Nor is the cap itself a problem because they have some other contracts capable of being restructured, or other linemen who might be more expendable."

That’s similar to what was being said about Ben Johnson going to the Bears and look what happened.

some don’t want to look at guys in their 30’s but guess what, young quality offensive linemen don’t exactly flood the market. Teams keep those guys. Draft young linemen, sign a few vets (hopefully better than Bates or Shelton). That’s the way forward

 

[Probie2429]

Let’s be honest. It will take 2 years to fix the OL. There are just not enough draft picks and cap with other holes on the roster to address. Poles failed to plan properly and now he’s way behind the 8 ball.