Eric Berry isn't playing under the tag. Do we go after him?

[Steve_Smith_Sr.]

32 minutes ago, juliosantos said:

Wont happen

Exactly.  He's young and good - we will pass and overpay for a 37 year old Julius Peppers who wants to coast into retirement.

 

[Ship]

We need Cam lobbying for this like he did for Oher when he called and said I NEED you.

Cam has LeBron power if he wants to use it.

[CWORS]

Sign the man up!! Quickly!

[ladypanther]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000782181/article/eric-berry-im-not-going-to-play-under-franchise-tag

 

 

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I'm definitely not going to play under the franchise tag this year," Berry said. "I want to end my career in Kansas City. I want to play there. I love the city, I love the vibe, I love my teammates. I really look at them more than teammates. We've been through a lot and they supported me a lot. And the organization. But I don't feel comfortable playing under the franchise tag this year."

Berry played 2016 under the $10.8 million franchise tag, but because he and the Chiefs couldn't come to a long-term deal he didn't report to camp until Aug. 28. If tagged again he could sit out even longer.

The 28-year-old wants the security that comes with a long-term deal, not the short-term tag money, which would be worth roughly $13 million in 2017.

The Chiefs are making it a priority to ink Berry to a long-term deal.

 

 

[The Lobo]

51 minutes ago, truthjuice said:

Yeah but like a poster mentioned, what are his chances of winning in Chicago? The money will probably be right though no doubt about it.


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I understand, but money talks ya know?

[juliosantos]

47 minutes ago, Steve_Smith_Sr. said:

Exactly.  He's young and good - we will pass and overpay for a 37 year old Julius Peppers who wants to coast into retirement.

 

Thats the panther way, we never pay quality free agents

[panthertime]

Absolutely yes, everyday, all day, any day. Go for it Gman....... 

[E CaT PanTHer 2]

no way in hell Gettleman gives him 5 years, 65 mil ... If he didn't give Norman (who was 28 as well) a long term deal, why the hell would he give it to Berry?

[Ace_Aladdin]

2 hours ago, truthjuice said:

 

https://t.co/KGk5qArhPE

https://mobile.twitter.com/RapSheet/status/827252312309592065

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Hell yes, our secondary would be top 5

i rather have young Vet. than overreach on safety. 

 

[CPF4LIFE]

15 minutes ago, E CaT PanTHer 2 said:

no way in hell Gettleman gives him 5 years, 65 mil ... If he didn't give Norman (who was 28 as well) a long term deal, why the hell would he give it to Berry?

Why would he give it to anybody?? Gettleman isn't paying anybody looking for a big contract. Time to come to terms. 

[*FreeFua*]

What has Gettleman ever done that makes you think he'd drop around 17mill a season on a safety?

[Woodie]

47 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

I understand, but money talks ya know?

Chicago will still stay within range of his market value, which we can match...if we value Safety at that price point.  While I'm sure everyone involved with the Panthers would love to have Berry on the team, I have serious doubts that they value Safety at 13-14 million (or whatever his value will be).  Gettleman believes in building defenses from the front to the back, not back to front, which would limit the value he places on the defensive backfield.

But if Gettleman does value him enough to stay within striking distance of his market value, then I have no doubt we are a much more attractive situation for a guy looking for a ring to go along with that huge bank account.  I just wouldn't hold my breath.

[Nails]

Whatever it takes.

[SOJA]

Don't see us getting Berry but I'd love to have him- he's a legend