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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper
Looking at the Redskins Cap, this may sound silly but they are in great shape. They are currently 2.9 over (not counting Thrash's savings). If they didn't restructure one contract (which they will) they could cut Wynn and John Hall and be about 1.4 under. Not to mention, if you look at Canuck's sheet, there are 63 players on there. So the rumor that they will be scrambling to field a team just isn't true. Now, the depth isn't anything to write home about but at least they have some flexibility.
I forget which article it was but the one that said (paraphrasing) "the only reason a big name would go is if they choose to let them go" is spot on. The cap won't be driving that decision.
I love seeing a low dead cap number. It prevents your hands from being tied. I almost hope that if they release Brunell, they do it before March 1st then that 3.1 won't be hanging over them next year (which looks to be a much more challenging year from a cap perspective. I see Portis gone after '07).
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First paragraph I agree with, they're in fine shape with the cap. But Canuck's cap sheet only includes the highest 51 salaries (rule of 51). It doesn't include all 63 players in the bottom line number.
I would like to see the team restructure several of the big contracts and axe Brunell this year, for cap purposes, as well.
I disagree on 2008 being a tough cap year. They'll be in the same boat they are this year. There will be plenty of deals that can be restructured to clear up cap space just as they're doing this year.
The only reason things wouldn't work out with Jansen and Springs is if the team sends the message that they're not valued as highly as they used to be. Otherwise, I don't see why it wouldn't work out.
Let's everyone not jump the gun here, I personally have the strong suspicion that La Canfora doesn't know what he's talking about on the Jansen and Springs situation.