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Kansas City Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach addressed the media via Zoom last Thursday to discuss the ongoing contract extension negotiations with Pro Bowl offensive lineman Trey Smith.
"Hopefully, we get that done. There's no lack of interest or will or desire on our end, and we did have Pete (Sweeney), a ton of talk with Tory (Dandy) and Jimmy (Sexton), his agent, heading into the combine. Those conversations continued on to the owner's meetings, and so now, also, CAA has a ton of draft prospects, and they have a ton going on, so we've exchanged multiple phone calls (and) multiple emails," said Veach. "My guess is once the draft's over and our focus is back on taking care of the players that are here and trying to get those guys locked up. CAA, on their end, they are one of the leading agencies in regards to the players they produce every year, so I'm sure once things settle down on both ends, we'll be in a position to continue this dialogue and hopefully make some progress there. There's no secret there that we'd like to get Trey (Smith) locked up."
Smith was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft and has emerged as one of the best offensive linemen in the league. The two-time Super Bowl champion was one of two players to receive the franchise tag in the NFL this offseason. The one-year short-term agreement is for $23.4 million and is fully guaranteed for 2025.
Veach and the front office must agree to a long-term contract with Smith by July 15th, or he will play next season on the franchise tag.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs GM Brett Veach comments on Trey Smith contract negotiations
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"Hopefully, we get that done. There's no lack of interest or will or desire on our end, and we did have Pete (Sweeney), a ton of talk with Tory (Dandy) and Jimmy (Sexton), his agent, heading into the combine. Those conversations continued on to the owner's meetings, and so now, also, CAA has a ton of draft prospects, and they have a ton going on, so we've exchanged multiple phone calls (and) multiple emails," said Veach. "My guess is once the draft's over and our focus is back on taking care of the players that are here and trying to get those guys locked up. CAA, on their end, they are one of the leading agencies in regards to the players they produce every year, so I'm sure once things settle down on both ends, we'll be in a position to continue this dialogue and hopefully make some progress there. There's no secret there that we'd like to get Trey (Smith) locked up."
Smith was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft and has emerged as one of the best offensive linemen in the league. The two-time Super Bowl champion was one of two players to receive the franchise tag in the NFL this offseason. The one-year short-term agreement is for $23.4 million and is fully guaranteed for 2025.
Veach and the front office must agree to a long-term contract with Smith by July 15th, or he will play next season on the franchise tag.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs GM Brett Veach comments on Trey Smith contract negotiations
Continue reading...
