* Note : not everyone on this list is a "free agent", but they will most likely have a eventful offseason
Most Likely Resigned:
Tyler Bray- Unfortunately for most of the fanbase, he will stay. I see Reid drafting a QB in the later rounds which will probably still take the second spot, or Stave takes his spot.
Bennie Logan- Do you really need to ask? He has charted up 52 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He's done well.
Zach Fulton- They have liked him and his versatility for a few years. If he keeps playing the way he does at center it would be dumb to no try to resign him.
Terrance Mitchell- He's good depth, and can play if Revis does not stay. I think he will be fine going into next year.
Kevin Pierre-Louis- He seems to be the WILL linebacker next to Ragland for the foreseeable future. He has good sideline to sideline speed, and can cover pretty well.
Derrick Johnson- Yes it's time to have that dreaded conversation: Is it worth it to keep DJ? Well, I can see him coming back in a new role. I think that DJ comes back as an Inside Linebackers coach, and continuing to help KPL and Ragland out.
Steven Terrell- If this year showed anything, it's that we need depth at the safety position. Terrell flashed during that Raiders game with that game winning pick, before he went on IR. I still see a future for him here, but maybe just as depth.
Jordan Devey- Offensive line depth...
Rakeem Nunez-Roches- He has shown flashes, and has been a good rotational guy. I think his development continues, and he starts to get his stride.
Jarvis Jenkins- He is good line depth at a cheap price. I don't think he showed any reason for concern on the limited snaps he played. Just don't make him a starter.
Getting Cut or Traded:
Phillip Gaines- Really either one could apply here, he is good enough to be depth on any other roster (except maybe Denver's), but not good enough to justify the three million, especially if Revis stays around.
Kenneth Acker- Cut. I'm still wondering what Sutton was on when he decided to let him see the field over Mitchell. He didn't make as many plays as he needed to compared to the failed assignments he had.
Dustin Colquitt- Cut. Sadly for one of the longest tenured Chiefs, unless they rework his contract I can't see it happening.
Terrance Smith- He just hasn't seemed to work out. They were more willing to start Eligwe (no knocks to Eligwe, they just don't typically play their rookies, so they can develop more on the sideline.) over him. I struggle to see it.
Dee Ford- 10 sacks last year. That is the only good thing Ford will be remembered for in Kansas city on the field for a while. Since Houston came back last season he has seemed pretty ineffective when he was on the field, let alone with his back issues, that put him on IR this year. You save around 8 Million dollars in cap with no penalties if you cut him. With Kpassagnon starting to come into his own as a pass rusher and run stuffer, it is looking more ideal to cut Ford, or see what you can get for him in a trade.
C.J. Spiller: Yes, the saga continues, they cut for the 5th time, and possibly pick him back up for the preseason.
Toss ups:
Tamba Hali- His knee health is probably the driving force behind this. Sure, his age isn't great, but he could still contribute. I know his deal got reworked, but he could just rely on his music career. This could go either way.
Ramik Wilson- He hasn't contributed much this year, but could still be a valuable asset, like in 2016. I think he is kept for depth.
De'Anthony Thomas- speed threat. He has contributed a lot, but with Tyreek, Chesson, and Akeem Hunt, he might be on the chopping block. We will just have to wait and see.
Anthony Sherman- Is it finally time that full backs are gone from the NFL? He was a valuable piece for years, but he has seen his role decline these last two years. Then again if you get more chances for him to work with the ball, he may have more games like week 17.
Albert Wilson- He has come into his own this season, and seems to be on his way to payday. I think he gets resigned to a 1 year "prove it" deal, and ends up on this article next season.
Alex Smith- Love him or hate him, Smith has done a lot for Kansas City. This year has been a career year, and you saw what Mahommes sitting behind him did. on the other hand, he cost 17 million dollars, you have people to resign and not a lot of picks, and he may end up being your back up. The ideal situation is that Smith goes on to win the Superbowl, or at least takes them to the big game, and then retires as a Chief. In all Likelihood though, I think they try to trade him, but if they don't get anything above a end of round second round pick, they let him go.
Remember that these are the best guesses that can really be given at this time, but they are only guesses.
Most Likely Resigned:
Tyler Bray- Unfortunately for most of the fanbase, he will stay. I see Reid drafting a QB in the later rounds which will probably still take the second spot, or Stave takes his spot.
Bennie Logan- Do you really need to ask? He has charted up 52 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He's done well.
Zach Fulton- They have liked him and his versatility for a few years. If he keeps playing the way he does at center it would be dumb to no try to resign him.
Terrance Mitchell- He's good depth, and can play if Revis does not stay. I think he will be fine going into next year.
Kevin Pierre-Louis- He seems to be the WILL linebacker next to Ragland for the foreseeable future. He has good sideline to sideline speed, and can cover pretty well.
Derrick Johnson- Yes it's time to have that dreaded conversation: Is it worth it to keep DJ? Well, I can see him coming back in a new role. I think that DJ comes back as an Inside Linebackers coach, and continuing to help KPL and Ragland out.
Steven Terrell- If this year showed anything, it's that we need depth at the safety position. Terrell flashed during that Raiders game with that game winning pick, before he went on IR. I still see a future for him here, but maybe just as depth.
Jordan Devey- Offensive line depth...
Rakeem Nunez-Roches- He has shown flashes, and has been a good rotational guy. I think his development continues, and he starts to get his stride.
Jarvis Jenkins- He is good line depth at a cheap price. I don't think he showed any reason for concern on the limited snaps he played. Just don't make him a starter.
Getting Cut or Traded:
Phillip Gaines- Really either one could apply here, he is good enough to be depth on any other roster (except maybe Denver's), but not good enough to justify the three million, especially if Revis stays around.
Kenneth Acker- Cut. I'm still wondering what Sutton was on when he decided to let him see the field over Mitchell. He didn't make as many plays as he needed to compared to the failed assignments he had.
Dustin Colquitt- Cut. Sadly for one of the longest tenured Chiefs, unless they rework his contract I can't see it happening.
Terrance Smith- He just hasn't seemed to work out. They were more willing to start Eligwe (no knocks to Eligwe, they just don't typically play their rookies, so they can develop more on the sideline.) over him. I struggle to see it.
Dee Ford- 10 sacks last year. That is the only good thing Ford will be remembered for in Kansas city on the field for a while. Since Houston came back last season he has seemed pretty ineffective when he was on the field, let alone with his back issues, that put him on IR this year. You save around 8 Million dollars in cap with no penalties if you cut him. With Kpassagnon starting to come into his own as a pass rusher and run stuffer, it is looking more ideal to cut Ford, or see what you can get for him in a trade.
C.J. Spiller: Yes, the saga continues, they cut for the 5th time, and possibly pick him back up for the preseason.
Toss ups:
Tamba Hali- His knee health is probably the driving force behind this. Sure, his age isn't great, but he could still contribute. I know his deal got reworked, but he could just rely on his music career. This could go either way.
Ramik Wilson- He hasn't contributed much this year, but could still be a valuable asset, like in 2016. I think he is kept for depth.
De'Anthony Thomas- speed threat. He has contributed a lot, but with Tyreek, Chesson, and Akeem Hunt, he might be on the chopping block. We will just have to wait and see.
Anthony Sherman- Is it finally time that full backs are gone from the NFL? He was a valuable piece for years, but he has seen his role decline these last two years. Then again if you get more chances for him to work with the ball, he may have more games like week 17.
Albert Wilson- He has come into his own this season, and seems to be on his way to payday. I think he gets resigned to a 1 year "prove it" deal, and ends up on this article next season.
Alex Smith- Love him or hate him, Smith has done a lot for Kansas City. This year has been a career year, and you saw what Mahommes sitting behind him did. on the other hand, he cost 17 million dollars, you have people to resign and not a lot of picks, and he may end up being your back up. The ideal situation is that Smith goes on to win the Superbowl, or at least takes them to the big game, and then retires as a Chief. In all Likelihood though, I think they try to trade him, but if they don't get anything above a end of round second round pick, they let him go.
Remember that these are the best guesses that can really be given at this time, but they are only guesses.
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