Thats what I'm curious about. Say we let several players like Smith, Harper, Moore, Greer, PT, Strief, DLP walk and maybe a few others, what are there replacement costs?

In your previous example who replaces Harper, Moore, Sproles, Greer and some potential other cuts? If we cut 5 or 6 high dollar guys, we'll have to sign some replacement (or acquire depth).

What do the replacements add to the cap? Bush will add 2 million, A DLP/Strief replacement will be 2 million easy. Will we acquire a cheaper version of Sproles? For how much? Promote Cadet?

How many of them have to be replaced with new players vs present depth?
Who is on IR that we forgot about?
Which ones can you replace with the draft?

I do not watch college football so I have no idea what the draft possibilities are. Draft also begs to question, we jettison a player with a draftee in mind to replace, how far do you go to make sure you get that draft pick?

Harper - Can you get better for less than 5.8m?
Moore - I believe Stills fills this position, if you need depth Tanner is on a futures contract.
Sproles - Do you replace with depth, do we need a Sproles replacement? Can we find equal under 3.5m?
Greer - Can you get better talent for 5m? We have P.Rob coming off IR.
DLP - Can you get better for 2m? Draft?
Strief -Can you do better for 2.5m? Draft?
PT - @ 3m I do not see him going anywhere this year (final contract year). Since he is in his final year do you extend him for 3 more years to knock the 3m down to 2m?

Yes I answered with more questions... its the process. You can bet the FO is going through the same scenarios and questions right now.


Knows what is screwing with me right now? Malcom Jenkins
He signed a 5 year in 2009, he is a Free Agent in 2014 look at his name and his cap hit for 2014... WTF?
New Orleans Saints Salary Cap - 2014 Breakdown