Kansas City Chiefs: What should the Chiefs do with Dee Ford?

Also, let’s not forget about someone like Tyreek Hill, who will get a contract, likely this offseason that will exceed the Sammy Watkins average of 16 per season.

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Kendall Fuller (who has played far better than many either realize or give credit for) and Chris Jones are going to be really expensive as well. The Chiefs can’t keep everyone.

Also, keep an eye on Harrison Butker. His new contract this offseason will raise some eyebrows. With so many teams rotating kickers this season, the Chiefs will have to be willing to pay their kicker.

If the Chiefs can get a couple good picks in the next couple drafts, do the Chiefs make that deal? I don’t know. Do they make a long term contract for Ford? I don’t know, but I doubt it. However, here is what I am comfortable saying: This organization, over time starting with John Dorsey and transitioning to Brett Veach, has been far better drafting their own players than they have the signing of others.

From Soren Petro, here is a list of all players not under contract for next season. Dollar values are current numbers, not anticipated future earnings. (Since this was written, OLB Orchard has been released and Daniel Sorensen has been reinstated)