Seahawks: 3 last minute trade ideas before Wednesday’s deadline
By Geoff Shull
Seahawks trade idea No. 2: Chiefs DT, Chris Jones
This is not a new trade idea. I have written about this extensively, as you can read here. There is a new development though. Reports have surfaced that the Chiefs and Chris Jones have finally started talking numbers on a new deal.
It is completely possible that the Chiefs will realize that they simply cannot afford his contract on top of Patrick Mahomes and Frank Clark’s. This is where the trade comes from. Seattle has more than enough cap space going into the future to absorb what is likely to be a very healthy contract.
Chris Jones didn't collect a stat on Bashaud Breeland's pick, but he was crucial in forcing Garoppolo to drop his eyes and delaying the throw.
— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) February 5, 2020
That bought time for Mike Pennel to make a man-sized push-pull on the center and lay a hit on Garoppolo as he threw. pic.twitter.com/70y3meAJIt
Meanwhile, Chris Jones is simply too good for the Chiefs to let walk and only get a 3rd round comp pick in return if he were to walk in free agency. It would behoove the Chiefs to trade him, if they do not believe an extension is likely.
This trade would be eerily similar to Frank Clark’s. The funny thing about it, his extension will likely line right up with Clark’s as well. The Chiefs would recoup a first-round pick on top of what would have been their comp pick return (a third rounder).
Meanwhile, Seattle would finally bring in some of the much-needed star power. Russell Wilson has public asked for this and team has yet to deliver. This would change all that. The Seahawks have a unique opportunity to bring in one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL and should not hesitate to do so.
Terms: 4 years, $84 million
Avg Salary: $21 million
Cap Hits:
- 2020: $13.5 million
- 2021: $21.5 million
- 2022: $23.5 million
- 2023: $25.5 million
This extension would match what the Colts just handed DeForest Buckner, a few months back. Seattle would be paying dearly for a top 5 defensive tackle. However, when Jones was the focal point of the Chiefs defense in 2018, his stats show he is more than worthy of a contract of this magnitude.
Tackles: 40
Sacks: 15.5
TFL: 19
FF: 2
Pressure: 12.6%
This deal would bring stability to the defensive line. Not only stability, but a top tier defensive line presence to open up holes for Jordyn Brooks and Bobby Wagner to make plays. This trade could be the difference between a playoff team and a Superbowl contender.