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this is a discussion within the NFL Community Forum; Last year, the NFL stripped $36 million in cap space from the Redskins, who along with the Cowboys apparently took the term “uncapped year” too literally in 2010. In response, the Redskins employed half-measures to recover the cap dollars, filing ...

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Old 02-25-2013, 03:57 PM   #1
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Redskins considering nuclear option to restore cap space

Last year, the NFL stripped $36 million in cap space from the Redskins, who along with the Cowboys apparently took the term “uncapped year” too literally in 2010.

In response, the Redskins employed half-measures to recover the cap dollars, filing a grievance under the labor deal that did nothing other than stir up a cockeyed collusion claim from the NFLPA.

This year, with half of the penalty due to hit the 2013 salary cap, the Redskins could be opting for a more complete assault on the league’s position. Or at least threatening it.

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Old 02-25-2013, 04:28 PM   #2
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Re: Redskins considering nuclear option to restore cap space

I believe this situation is going to be resolved in a way favorable to the 'Skins, if not for any other reason than to give one more symbolic middle finger to the Saints' organization.
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Redskins are a League Darling because they're Congress/Lobbyists' Team!
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The Redskins, do they play football.
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