OBJ to Saints... anyway?

dizzle88 · 11-05-2021, 06:52 PM

Great player - Yes
Bigger Headache than Michael Thomas - also Yes.

ChrisXVI · 11-05-2021, 07:05 PM

Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in.

However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor.

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AsylumGuido · 11-05-2021, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971

Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in.

However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor.

This is different than was reported earlier placing the base salary lower. He may then make it through waivers.

AsylumGuido · 11-06-2021, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971

Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in.

However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor.

Now I hear this morning that the cap hit for the remainder of OBJ's restructured contract would only be $2.5M. A quick restructure of Thomas' or Lutz's contracts would easily raise that.

leilung · 11-07-2021, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971

Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract.

Actually, we'll be picking up a $7.25 mil contract for HALF a year (unless they're willing to prorate that contract cost, which I seriously doubt!)

SmashMouth · 11-07-2021, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by leilung

Actually, we'll be picking up a $7.25 mil contract for HALF a year (unless they're willing to prorate that contract cost, which I seriously doubt!)

He won't be picked during waivers. OBJ will be able to choose his destination. We'll see how he handles the $ offered. Saints can merely manage vet min with some backend trick NFL cap accounting.

Halo · 11-06-2021, 09:11 AM

OBJ still gets a load of money from Cleveland.
I don't know if he goes on the waiver wire first or he's just a free agent.
I still think it's a temp fix. We won't be able to support his salary next season. SP would make him sit bench and practice until maybe he would appear in playoffs.

turbo_dog · 11-06-2021, 03:35 PM

So how did the Rams sign him if they are that low on the waiver wire?

SaintFanInATLHELL · 11-06-2021, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

So how did the Rams sign him if they are that low on the waiver wire?

Sign who exactly?

SFIAH

turbo_dog · 11-07-2021, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Sign who exactly?

SFIAH

OBJ, unless this is fake.

11-05-2021, 06:52 PM	#1
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11-05-2021, 07:05 PM	#2
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Twitter Twitter Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in. However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor. Halo, AsylumGuido and SmashMouth like this.

11-05-2021, 08:51 PM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,701	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371 https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971 Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in. However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor. This is different than was reported earlier placing the base salary lower. He may then make it through waivers. SmashMouth and ChrisXVI like this.

11-06-2021, 08:42 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,701	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371 https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971 Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. We won’t be able to claim him as we would need the cap space first… can’t claim him and then re-work contracts to fit him in. However, this also greatly increases the chances he goes unclaimed which would work in our favor. Now I hear this morning that the cap hit for the remainder of OBJ's restructured contract would only be $2.5M. A quick restructure of Thomas' or Lutz's contracts would easily raise that. ChrisXVI likes this.

11-07-2021, 01:48 AM	#5
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,430	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44595501498371 https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...44767983955971 Ok so now claiming OBJ will come with a 1yr/$7.25 mil contract. Actually, we'll be picking up a $7.25 mil contract for HALF a year (unless they're willing to prorate that contract cost, which I seriously doubt!)

11-07-2021, 08:28 AM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,961 Blog Entries: 29	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by leilung Actually, we'll be picking up a $7.25 mil contract for HALF a year (unless they're willing to prorate that contract cost, which I seriously doubt!) He won't be picked during waivers. OBJ will be able to choose his destination. We'll see how he handles the $ offered. Saints can merely manage vet min with some backend trick NFL cap accounting.

11-06-2021, 09:11 AM	#7
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,902 Blog Entries: 45	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? OBJ still gets a load of money from Cleveland. I don't know if he goes on the waiver wire first or he's just a free agent. I still think it's a temp fix. We won't be able to support his salary next season. SP would make him sit bench and practice until maybe he would appear in playoffs.

11-06-2021, 03:35 PM	#8
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,708	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? So how did the Rams sign him if they are that low on the waiver wire?

11-06-2021, 04:17 PM	#9
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,785	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by turbo_dog So how did the Rams sign him if they are that low on the waiver wire? Sign who exactly? SFIAH

11-07-2021, 09:31 AM	#10
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,708	Re: OBJ to Saints... anyway? Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Sign who exactly? SFIAH OBJ, unless this is fake. Attached Thumbnails