"Only" $36 million in salary cap space in 2013?

That's alot, but a big drop down from the $49-50 million we were expecting. And if you end of franchising Jake that's nearly half.

 

It's strange that there would be a $10 million discrepancy between the local beat writers and John Clayton.

 

What happened?

Where were we getting the 50 mill idea from?

 

We could spend that entire amount just re-signing current players.

 

Good luck Irish...

Are we a free agent mess or is this normal?

 

I've got picks and less money than originally thought.

*less mischievous evil genius face*

 

I just don't see how these numbers are so much different than what everyone else thought.

 

Pretty sure these numbers include Jake Long, who should be voided before it really matters. By my estimation there should be ~$11M added to this $36M figure.

 

if this crap is true then the florida beat writers should be fired for writing falsehoods and crap that is misleading.



if its true and we cant sign anyone that can make a difference then me might as well fire the gm and kick his *** to mexico and then just sign abunch of un drafted rookies and rll the dice because we wont get anywhere if all we can do is sign current players..

 

I would not pay Starks $6M a year. Randy is a good player but that's just not a position we need to be spending that much money on given the makeup of the roster.

 

I personally, would keep Fasano. Considering his consistent value and fairly consistent play, although 'seemingly' less impactful; I like the guy. I always did, really.

Get another FA TE or Draft one whos a powerhouse playmaker, sure. but I really would hate to let Fasano go even if you did.

jm2c

 

While I think your post is accurate, I do not think it represents the first year cap hit of the contract. Long could have a $9, Smith could have a $5, Starks could have a $4, Hartline could have a $3, with $3 going to rookies, that could leave a solid $12 to work with.

Plus that doesn't leave room for restructuring contracts or cutting the likes of Incognito and/or Bess.

 

Its just an accounting technicality. Jake Long's contract will be voided. It hasn't been voided yet though, which is what the discrepancy is. I'm about 99% sure thats the case here.

 

oops

 

This x1000.

 

The writers have generally said 45-50m.

At this point, Omar doesn't count as an authority on anything, IMO.

 

I had an Omar moment the other day reading a column without reading the byline. Got halfway through thinking, Who TF does this guy think he is? scrolled up and its Omar

 

I think the 60M figure was thrown out a while ago but I could be wrong. Seems like 45M is the general and seemingly accurate consensus.

 

I had a feeling we might lose 80% of our Free agents

 

Simmer down fellas, I've rarely seen a team not be able to sign someone due to cap concerns.

And, also have heard "oh, they are over the cap!"

Then, as if by magic, there is cap space carryover..who would have thought it?

 

To be fair, I've once seen a team forced to start Mark Sanchez due to cap concerns.

 

Omar is like a ref. He tries to call the game as fair as possible. When you're foul he's gonna call you on it.

 

Rebuild time!

I've suspected this for a time now, mainly due to the NFL canard of "..oh, a coach wants his own players..!"

IE, organization is to cheap to keep guys, I think we do lose Bline/Starks/Bush for sure, Long may be retained but for the wrong reasons.

 

Not so, they could have benched him at any time, they chose not to bench Butt Fumble.

 

Unless "ref" is short for refried dip****, I'm not sure I understand your point.

 

What?

 

Dansby, Patterson, and a few others could be let go if needed.

 

You are a fan of referees and Omar Kelly?

 

Although I would think (hope, actually) that Jeff has a very good idea of how much money he'll have to spend.

 

That was actually one of his tweets today. His feed is nonstop hilarity.

 

Yes, $45 million is generally the agreed-upon number.

So I really don't know where Clayton is getting $35 million with the cap rollover from.

 

Anyone have an idea of what else is out there at LT? I just don't feel comfortable giving him that much money when he hasn't been dominant in a while. There's almost no way I'd pay Reggie Bush much money. Even Adrian Peterson just isn't adding that much value to your team. And Reggie is no Peterson. I'm not wild about paying Sean Smith that much money either. Our lack of depth at the position is the biggest reason I'd consider it. I'd like to get Hartline at what Ck is projecting. I think that's fair. And I think Starks would be worth resigning.

 

Don't agree with THAT at all.