Kelly Gregg's Deal With Chiefs Is Worth $3.5 Million

by Joel Thorman on Aug 4, 2011 11:28 AM CDT in NFL Free Agency 2011

We're starting to get a look at some of the details involved in the contracts the Kansas City Chiefs signed with their free agents. We've already laid out the details of WR Steve Breaston's contract and now we look at NT Kelly Gregg, who was picked up after being released by the Baltimore Ravens.

As previously reported, Gregg received a one-year deal. We're told the total value is $3.5 million -- $1 million to sign, $1.5 million in 2011 base salary and a $1 million roster bonus.

That salary is the equivalent of what Gregg was scheduled to receive with the Ravens in 2011 so he doesn't lose anything money-wise assuming, of course, he makes the team, which we think he will.

Gregg was out at Chiefs training camp practice last night watching the action and I saw him chatting up NT Anthony Toribio and NT Jerrell Powe a number of times. Folks in Baltimore have said he's definitely the type of guy who can become a mentor to the Chiefs young nose tackles which is a nice added bonus to this signing.

The Ravens released him likely free up some cap room and it had been speculated that they wanted to bring him back at a reduced price tag. Apparently, the Chiefs willingness to match his previously scheduled 2011 base salary was enough to bring him to town.

That or he just really loves good barbecue.

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I'm going to guess an Oklahoma guy that size has enjoyed some BBQ.

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

by GenericBrand on Aug 4, 2011 11:30 AM CDT reply actions

BBQ>>>>>>Crabcakes

To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.

I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.

by chiefsandcigars on Aug 4, 2011 11:32 AM CDT reply actions

Any other sources that have/can confirm this:

bobfescoe Bob Fescoe
also hearing that Houston’s agent does not want to sign anything official until the league year opens, which is today. stay tuned #chiefs
1 hour ago

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

by GenericBrand on Aug 4, 2011 11:34 AM CDT reply actions

Have not heard that

Arrowhead Pride
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by Joel Thorman on Aug 4, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Ya I haven't seen anyone else say anything like that either.

And with Fescoe’s track record, I’m not about to get excited about it.

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

by GenericBrand on Aug 4, 2011 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Houston's agent should be in the unemployment line IMO

meh...
@w_a_watts

by Chief-blinders-on on Aug 4, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions

He may be soon...

Live Adventure!

by MountainManMike on Aug 4, 2011 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Also hearing that

Houston’s agent is a fucking dimwit that does not realize missing camp really Hurt’s Houston’s chances to make A good impression with the Coaches and teamates

"You guys line up alphabetically by height."
--Bill Peterson

by Big_Chief on Aug 4, 2011 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions

If it's true, I think it's just a stall tactic for another non-related reason.

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

by GenericBrand on Aug 4, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Houston's agent=A$$

Is he Pollard’s brother? That worked out well.

by Chiefs70man on Aug 4, 2011 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

you're thinking of Page bro

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Aug 4, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions

what the hell would be the point of that?

CHIEFS DYNASTY – we’re kind of a big deal

by kabrink on Aug 4, 2011 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions

He better be in good shape!

Or Haley will kill him!

Chiefs
Royals
Blues
Tigers

by devself1 on Aug 4, 2011 11:38 AM CDT reply actions

Nick Wright saying Carr's tender is signed.

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

by GenericBrand on Aug 4, 2011 11:42 AM CDT reply actions

I think out of all the players we have signed so far

I’m the most excited over Kelly Gregg. The Ravens faithful have had nothing but great things to say about him, and while he is getting up there in age, I still think he is going to be a better mentor for the young guys waiting than Ron Edwards or Shaun Smith would have been.

by jrcnc on Aug 4, 2011 11:45 AM CDT reply actions

Other than Justin Houston the Chiefs are back

Can’t wait to go to camp tomorrow.

meh...
@w_a_watts

by Chief-blinders-on on Aug 4, 2011 11:48 AM CDT reply actions

Aw, I'm jealous

I won’t be going until the 14th :(

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Aug 4, 2011 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions

KC has been doing the right things

Gregg is an upgrade over Edwards and a great mentor.
Gilberry has put on some weight to become a solid back-up or even push T-Jax for that starting spot if he fails to get better.
Breaston is better than Dex in the slot.
McClain is a better FB than Cox and Castille. (I hope Bannon makes the team)
Siler might be on even keel with Belcher, but if he does show promise, maybe a potential upgrade.

So we got some very solid players, let’s see how they do in preseason.

by DizzyKC on Aug 4, 2011 11:48 AM CDT reply actions

Any more Baltimore free agents we can take?

Man I look like a beast after writing “connected” on these guys haha

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Aug 4, 2011 11:48 AM CDT reply actions

Kelly Talavou

DT 6’2" 350 26 years old

by bh13 on Aug 4, 2011 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions

We just need one solid RT and a rotational DE

What do ou guys think of Kazcur/ Shaun Ellis to round out free agency

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Aug 4, 2011 11:49 AM CDT reply actions

I thought about Ellis yesterday

But I’m not so sure how happy he would be coming in as depth.

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

by GenericBrand on Aug 4, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Ellis would be expensive, would he not?

by murray816 on Aug 4, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

I could see Kazcur

by stagdsp on Aug 4, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions

I think Bailey and Gilberry could be our rotational DEnds

It is what it is and we are who we are.
Sober (again) since January 10th, 2011.
Not all those who wander are lost. /////// I dont mind stealing bread.

by nateforchiefs on Aug 4, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions

that's putting a lot of pressure on a third round pick though

I still think we have to replace Shaun Smith with someone

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Aug 4, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

It is a lot of pressure no doubt

but we didn’t draft him to sit him either. IF TJ stays healthy then Bailey could slowly learn the position and be the nickel DE. And apparently Gilberry is up to around 285 so he can provide depth without as much of a drop off now.

It is what it is and we are who we are.
Sober (again) since January 10th, 2011.
Not all those who wander are lost. /////// I dont mind stealing bread.

by nateforchiefs on Aug 4, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

What has this Kelly guy ever done??

run stopper?? big blob in the middle?? waste of $$

by LO Thighs on Aug 4, 2011 11:51 AM CDT reply actions

agreed

what a freakin turd

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Aug 4, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions

This.

Bring back Ron Edwards.

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

by GenericBrand on Aug 4, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Nahhh bring back Bill Maas.

I’m sure he has plenty left in the tank…

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Aug 4, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Damien McIntosh

who doesn’t want a 400lb NT?

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Aug 4, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Bryant McKinnie?

It is what it is and we are who we are.
Sober (again) since January 10th, 2011.
Not all those who wander are lost. /////// I dont mind stealing bread.

by nateforchiefs on Aug 4, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Albert's natural position...

by SacramentoDrew on Aug 4, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Bring back Tank!

He could really be a good mentor to Houston…

Live Adventure!

by MountainManMike on Aug 4, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Problem?

The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.

by TRSChief on Aug 4, 2011 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions

He also stated he liked KC because

it was close to his Oklahoma home and thought KC was an up-and-coming team.

"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley

by Jason Shore on Aug 4, 2011 1:05 PM CDT reply actions