Redskins Sign Trent Williams, Chiefs And Eric Berry Are Up Next

by Joel Thorman on Jul 30, 2010 7:13 AM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

The Redskins signed fourth overall pick Trent Williams early this morning which means the ceiling on fifth overall pick Eric Berry's contract with the Chiefs has officially been set.

Now it's just a matter of signing the guy.

Presumably the Chiefs and Berry's camp are working on getting something done. Several folks in the last 24 hours have indicated that they're getting closer to a deal.

We'll see if Berry makes it to the first camp practice this afternoon at 1:50 p.m.

I'm not sure if he's even in Kansas City or not. Sometimes the player's camp doesn't want the team to know if they're in town because it could give the team leverage knowing the player is here ready to sign.

Chiefs GM Scott Pioli is in St. Joe with the rest of the staff for camp.

Wherever Berry is, it's about an hour drive from Kansas City (where he would fly into) so it can't be long once he gets the official word.

[Update: The ceiling: 6-years, $60M max; $36.75M guaranteed]

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Will Eric Berry be at the first training camp practice today?

Yes

395 votes

No

539 votes

Not sure

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Come on Berry...

Get’R’Done!!! Can’t wait to see this guy practicing!

by Atlienzz on Jul 30, 2010 7:19 AM CDT reply actions

hmm thats a tough one...

I voted yes b/c I want him to be there but I dont think he will be there until Sunday

by tomahawk44 on Jul 30, 2010 7:20 AM CDT reply actions

I voted no...

But I could be proven wrong. If he does practice today it will be late show in my opinion. I do think they are close however with Trent Williams signing his deal. Were terms disclosed on Williams deal? If we know the # he got then it will definitely bode well for a fast Berry signing.

by Atlienzz on Jul 30, 2010 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions

I hope he signs in time

Just so all the haters that keep claiming the organization is being “too tight” will be wrong :)

by groundedchevy on Jul 30, 2010 7:30 AM CDT reply actions

I voted yes

I think it is in his and the team’s best interests to have him in camp from day 1. There is no reason for him to hold out even for a couple of days. I think he wants to make a good showing as a fully on board team player.

by TXChiefan on Jul 30, 2010 7:40 AM CDT reply actions

C'mon Eric

Prove me wrong and sign today

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by trentchiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 7:41 AM CDT reply actions

Question

Since camp doesn’t officially start until today, did Berry have to take the conditioning test?

by fairmont on Jul 30, 2010 7:54 AM CDT reply actions

Yesterday? No

When he returns? I imagine so, yes.

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by Joel Thorman on Jul 30, 2010 7:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks

I sure as hell hope he passes once he signs… would be a BAD start if he doesn’t

by fairmont on Jul 30, 2010 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions

Berry seems like a guy who cares enough to know he needs to show up in shape.

At least I hope so. But from everything I’ve read about him being a good character person, I’m betting he passes the test.

by Chiefsdad on Jul 30, 2010 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Can't believe you guys would even question it.

Have you seen the guy? No chance he could fail the test. He could do it carrying Albert Haynsworth.

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by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 30, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

" He could do it carrying Albert Haynsworth."

…with a forklift. o.O

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by TRSChief on Jul 30, 2010 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

lol.

It might be the only way Haynsworth passes too. o.O.OOOOO

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by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 30, 2010 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Voted no

I think the deal will be done in the next day or two…but, I think to see him at practice today would be pushing it.

Still, no worries. Not by me, anyway. It’ll happen…he’ll be there in plenty of time…and all will be fine. Pretty much a non-issue, really.

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by Scott B. on Jul 30, 2010 7:58 AM CDT reply actions

+1

I think this is the most likely scenario. But if I was Berry I would want to sign today, get the conditioning test out of the way during the PM practice and begin his NFL career tomorrow AM.

by Nick Britt on Jul 30, 2010 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions

I voted..

I have no freakin clue… Because I don’t.

by kcchief77 on Jul 30, 2010 8:12 AM CDT reply actions

+1

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by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 30, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

I voted "Not Sure" because that's what everyone here should be voting. ;)

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by jbj8609 on Jul 30, 2010 8:30 AM CDT reply actions

+1

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by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 30, 2010 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

No.

That being said, it sure is possible and I absolutely hope he signs and arrives today.

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by giftedchiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 8:35 AM CDT reply actions

Looks like Berry will end up with a measly 9.5 mil per year.

What do you all think he will get… a 5 or 6 year deal. (FYI Rolando McClain got a 5 year deal)

I’m thinking a 6 year deal gets done.

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Jul 30, 2010 8:36 AM CDT reply actions

just a couple of things I'd like to say here ...

I’m not sure if he’s even in Kansas City or not. Sometimes the player’s camp doesn’t want the team to know if they’re in town because it could give the team leverage knowing the player is here ready to sign

he SHOULD be in town and ready to sign … and then get out there and take that TEST so he can get to CAMP …

The ceiling: 6-years, $60M max; $36.75M guaranteed

that’s quite a ceiling … can I haz???

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by upamtn on Jul 30, 2010 9:11 AM CDT reply actions