Ashley Lelie's contract with the Chiefs is for one year worth $745,000.

Ashley Lelie's contract with the Chiefs is for one year worth $745,000.

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That'll probably average out to about....

$25,000 per catch…lucky bastards.

by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 25, 2009 9:46 AM CDT reply actions

Assuming he's still on the roster

This doesn’t become guaranteed unless he’s on the roster week one.

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by Joel Thorman on Aug 25, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

30 catches?

Let’s play a little over/ under.

I say under. 25.

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Aug 25, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

I'll say 35 catches

Lelies average YPC is 17 (highest in the league) so I will say he is good for 595 yards this year.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Aug 25, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions

If our o-line doesn't improve 17 YPC will be impossible.

by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 25, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Anyone know how this compares to the vet minimum for a guy like Lelie?

Just curious…

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by IISaiNtII on Aug 25, 2009 9:55 AM CDT reply actions

I believe this is the veteran minimum

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by Joel Thorman on Aug 25, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

The 10 year veteran minimum is $845,000

So I’m taking a guess that this is the equivalent of the minimum for a 7 year guy like Lelie.

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by Joel Thorman on Aug 25, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Found something interesting

Years played (as of) 2009
0…… ….$310,000
1…… ….$385,000
2…… ….$460,000
3…… ….$535,000
4-6……. $620,000
7-9…… .$745,000
10+…… $845,000

via Ask The Commish Salary Cap Faq page.
Seems like a damn fine site.

Anyway, that is the Veteran minimum salary for a 7 year player like Lelie. Glad they’re not overpaying like some previous powers would have…

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by IISaiNtII on Aug 25, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Lelie's gonna make the final roster

I don’t even know why people question it

Thank You Carl Peterson for drafting Dustin Colquitt

by KansasCityShuffle on Aug 25, 2009 10:31 AM CDT reply actions

Because he's on his 5th team in 5 years.

by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 25, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

If that wasn't such a good point

I’d argue it

Thank You Carl Peterson for drafting Dustin Colquitt

by KansasCityShuffle on Aug 25, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Not to mention he was on our 5th team against the vikes.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Aug 25, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions

So far, so good

It’s very early in the evaluation of Lelie as a Chief… but I’m going to say I’m cautiously optimistic.

He seems to have great hands, and can surely catch jump balls better than the rest of the Chiefs roster. Speed doesn’t seem to be a problem, nor is route running…

So far, so good. Maybe he can contribute. Maybe he doesn’t suck as much as I thought he did. Or maybe he’ll look good in practice and disappear like Darling in games.

For all the talk about the Chiefs WR corps being weak, and a huge problem… I think they may end up having a crowd… IF all the new veterans make the team, there may not be enough passes to go around… which I am FINE with.

"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009

by stagdsp on Aug 25, 2009 10:59 AM CDT reply actions

Best receiving corps the Chiefs have had since I have been a fan.

Bowe, Bradley, Toomer, Lelie, Engram. (I know Engram may not make the team but still, that looks pretty good on paper to me.) The question is: If Engram gets cut, who will win the last spot? Darling? Rodney Wright??

What do you guys think?

by Chiefsfan1970 on Aug 25, 2009 11:04 AM CDT reply actions

Lawrence or Taurus...

that’s my vote…. I want the #5 and or #6 WR to be young guys with lots of potential and can play special teams… not a retread that doesn’t show up for games

"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009

by stagdsp on Aug 25, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

If it comes down to a vet or a rookie for 6th reciever, give it to the rookie. How important is a 6th reciever anyway.

by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 25, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Best receiving corps the Chiefs have had since I have been a fan.

Really? Because I see a bunch of old guys and a bunch of so-so young guys… and Bowe. I’ll take the days of Tony Gonzalez, Eddie Kennison, Johnnie Morton (all of who in 2004 had better seasons than Toomer and Engram, and only Morton failed to pass Lelie in receiving yards that season).

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by IISaiNtII on Aug 25, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions