Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones sent shockwaves through the football world with his bold declaration at the Super Bowl parade and rally. In a moment that quickly went viral, Jones made it clear that he has no plans of leaving the Chiefs anytime soon.
With passion and determination in his voice, Jones exclaimed, “I need three of those rings [in a row], baby! We ain’t done yet!” The crowd erupted in cheers as he continued, “Kansas City, we will be back here next year. And for those who want Chris Jones gone, I ain’t going nowhere, baby!”
Jones, who is set to become a free agent, made it clear that he intends to stay with the Chiefs for the long haul. Despite the uncertainty surrounding contract negotiations, Jones remains committed to bringing success to Kansas City.
His declaration has sparked excitement and optimism among Chiefs fans, who eagerly await the next chapter of Jones’ career. With his undeniable talent and unwavering loyalty, Jones has become a beloved figure in the Kansas City community.
As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be on Chris Jones and the Chiefs organization. Will they be able to come to an agreement and keep Jones in a Chiefs uniform? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain – Chris Jones is here to stay.
JONES VOWS TO STAY WITH KC FOR YEARS TO COME
In an electrifying speech, Jones, the star player for the Kansas City Chiefs, declared that he will be staying with the team for the foreseeable future. With fans chanting “three-peat” in support, Jones confidently stated, “I will be in KC this year, next year, and the year after.” The NFL wasted no time in sharing this exciting news with the world.
AGENT BACKTRACKS ON JONES’ PROMISE
Just moments after the speech went viral, Jones’ player agent, Michael J. Katz, took to social media to address his client’s guarantee. However, his response seemed to contradict Jones’ words. Katz humorously commented, “😂 😂 😂 cut them off bartenders !!!! Too much 🍺.” This rapid response from Katz caught the attention of Chiefs Kingdom, including long-time beat writer Vahe Gregorian.
FANS CRITICIZE KATZ’S REACTION
Kansas City supporters were not pleased with Katz’s attempt to downplay Jones’ promise. One fan replied, expressing surprise that Jones still had Katz as his agent. Another fan commented, suggesting that Katz was responsible for the money lost during Jones’ holdout. A third fan even speculated that Katz was shaking in his boots and should resign as Jones’ representative. Another post quoted, “You publicly lost all of your leverage. Good luck negotiating.”
JONES’ PAST HOLDOUT AND INCENTIVES
It is important to note that Jones previously held out due to the advice of Katz and his agents in 2023. This resulted in $3.2 million in fines for missing training camp and Week 1. However, Jones eventually recouped that money by recording his 10th sack in Week 18. While he did receive $4.25 million in incentives, it was not enough to justify his holdout.
UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDS FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS
Following Jones’ announcement at the Super Bowl rally, it remains to be seen how negotiations will go between his agents and the Chiefs in 2024. KC general manager Brett Veach acknowledged the importance of both Jones and free agent cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, referring to them as “keystone players.” Veach expressed his desire to mend fences with Jones and prioritize him for the team. Despite being the odds-on favorite to sign Jones, there are a few other potential contenders if he becomes a free agent.
Michael Obermuller covers the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, and Cincinnati Bengals for [publication name].
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