New Orleans Saints could clear $7 million in cap space with moves

02-10-2016, 03:51 PM

I keep hearing phrases like "just backload" Drew and potential free agents, etc. Aren't those the reasons we are in a salary cap mess in the first place? To compensate the current dead money and bring in talent, we would have to use larger signing bonuses a nd prorate over the length of the contract, releasing players early causes "dead money". See Junior Galette mess as an example.

I want new top talent on this team too but this mess has to stop at some point.

blackangold · 02-10-2016, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by jonnyrotten

I keep hearing phrases like "just backload" Drew and potential free agents, etc. Aren't those the reasons we are in a salary cap mess in the first place? To compensate the current dead money and bring in talent, we would have to use larger signing bonuses a nd prorate over the length of the contract, releasing players early causes "dead money". See Junior Galette mess as an example.

I want new top talent on this team too but this mess has to stop at some point.

I think the thought process is still about winning now while Drew can still sling it. In my opinion, Drew still has 3 years before we notice a decline in ability (Manning style decline).

So yes, back load the contract, sign some mid-tier/role player free agents and go get another championship.

spkb25 · 02-10-2016, 05:35 PM

If we shoot JG can we put that money back in the cap?

02-10-2016, 03:51 PM	#11
Threaded by jonnyrotten 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 511 Rating: (0 votes - average) I keep hearing phrases like "just backload" Drew and potential free agents, etc. Aren't those the reasons we are in a salary cap mess in the first place? To compensate the current dead money and bring in talent, we would have to use larger signing bonuses a nd prorate over the length of the contract, releasing players early causes "dead money". See Junior Galette mess as an example. I want new top talent on this team too but this mess has to stop at some point.
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02-10-2016, 05:16 PM	#12
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: New Orleans Saints could clear $7 million in cap space with moves Originally Posted by jonnyrotten I keep hearing phrases like "just backload" Drew and potential free agents, etc. Aren't those the reasons we are in a salary cap mess in the first place? To compensate the current dead money and bring in talent, we would have to use larger signing bonuses a nd prorate over the length of the contract, releasing players early causes "dead money". See Junior Galette mess as an example. I want new top talent on this team too but this mess has to stop at some point. I think the thought process is still about winning now while Drew can still sling it. In my opinion, Drew still has 3 years before we notice a decline in ability (Manning style decline). So yes, back load the contract, sign some mid-tier/role player free agents and go get another championship.

02-10-2016, 05:35 PM	#13
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: New Orleans Saints could clear $7 million in cap space with moves If we shoot JG can we put that money back in the cap? jonnyrotten and Crusader like this.

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