Looking to 2013 Free Agency

[nicfre2011]

Here is a pretty comprehensive article on how the Chiefs look going into the 2013 offseason free agency period.

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2012/10/18/looking-ahead-to-the-chiefs-2013-cap-situation/

I like how the writer goes into multiple scenarios. Ultimately I think Bowe is going to walk largely due to a combination of contract and wanting to move on from the organization. I also think considering his injury concerns and less than perfect fit in the 3-4 defensive scheme that Glenn Dorsey will not be re-signed. So that leaves the biggest free agent target as Branden Albert, and I would hope we could sign him and avoid the projected $9.278 franchise tag salary for an offensive lineman in 2013 (http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/An-early-look-at-2013-franchise-tag-numbers.html). I think we need to release Tyson Jackson and realize the full cap relief getting out from under his renegotiated rookie deal would give us. If we can re-sign him to a much more reasonable contract based on his true value I wouldn't mind him being brought back. Also, I think Matt Cassel being cut is (or hopefully should be!) a foregone conclusion. That is a right around $6 million in savings there.

Some notes :

We all know Tyson Jackson's 2013 salary balloons, and I have seen $14.72 million as the figure most used, but in actuality he apparently also has a misc. bonus of $2.525 that increases his 2013 cap hit to $17.245.

Steve Breaston is getting paid alot of money for playing a very limited role in our offense. In 2013, his base salary is $3.8 million with a $1 million prorated signing bonus amount and a $200,000 misc. bonus for a total cap hit of $5 million. His 2014 and 2015 contract numbers are very similar with the exception of both years have misc. bonuses of $1.2. Unfortunately his contract has quickly become an albatross contract considering his lack of an impact in our offense. Maybe with Bowe likely gone, Breaston will see a return to action.
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Trent Baalke for 2013 NFL executive of the year.

[bigschmadt00]

I think Breaston is pretty good, he just needs an NFL QB and OC to actually make him a tad more effective. Even with Bill Muir as an OC and 3 different QB's he had solid #2 numbers last year. I honestly believe if Baldwin can be a #1, Breaston will be a fine #2. We need to add a deep threat that can stretch the field for Geno/Tyler to chuck it to deep.
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Cary Williams, CB, Baltimore Ravens
Domenik Hixon, WR, New York Giants
Randy Starks, DT, Miami Dolphins
Evan Dietrich-Smith, C, Green Bay Packers
Antwan Barnes, OLB, San Diego Chargers
Donald Thomas, OG, New England Patriots

This free agent haul would add solid veteran players to both the offensive and defensive lines, an aggressive pass rushing threat (can't have enough of those) and solid veterans to the WR core and defensive backfield.

[nicfre2011]

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Because of the franchise tag, I'm pretty sure we can't negotiate with Bowe until after the season is over.
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[nicfre2011]

Andy Studebaker is slated to make $2,055,000 next year ($2,005,000 base salary + $50,000 misc. bonus). I think we can get alot more value on the free agent market and specifically looking for an OLB that could potentially provide more of a pass rush (ex. San Diego Chargers OLB Antwan Barnes who will make $700,000 this year).
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Trent Baalke for 2013 NFL executive of the year.

[bigschmadt00]

Derek Cox just saved the game with an awesome play on AJ. He's definitely someone I'd target in UFA to be our #2 CB. Can he stay healthy is the only concern IMO.
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