The NFL's window to franchise-tag players opens on Tuesday, and there are three tags to keep in mind: the non-exclusive franchise tag, the exclusive franchise tag and the transition tag. The non-exclusive tag is a one-year deal for the player that will pay him the average of the top-five salaries at his position over the last five years,

Should the Kansas City #Chiefs consider using the franchise tag on star offensive lineman Trey Smith to keep him from hitting free agency?

Now, star guard Trey Smith is an impending free agent, and he's expected to fetch quite a salary as a host of teams that need reinforcements. But could the Chiefs keep ahold of Smith?  While paying him near the top of the market money might not be feasible,