[skinsnut]

Here's what I think.
I think Cerrato wanted 5-6 Mil cushion going into the draft in case there is some trade potential...that explains why they wouldn't offer Hacket 2 Mil.

If no trade occurs, they can use that, as many have suggested, to extend Campbell or other core draft picks nearing the end of their contracts.

Regarding siging June 1 cuts....there wont be any due to the new rules that allow you to designate early cuts as June 1. Free agency is essentially over outside of 3rd stringers.