Springs Restructures Too, Cap Situation Not Dire?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-02-2006, 07:08 PM

From the WP http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...030201425.html. It's hard to get an idea of how much room has been created, but this article seems to paint a pretty nice picture. Then again, the Washington Post hasn't been terribly reliable.

Although the Redskins were well above the $94.5 million cap at the start of the day, the team's biggest names were not in danger of being released. An official within the league, speaking on condition of anonymity because the cuts were not announced, said the cuts would not have been as severe as expected because the team had considered the possibility of a breakdown in the agreement when negotiating player contracts over the last two years.

As the day progressed, the Redskins were able to make savings by renegotiating existing deals with cornerback Shawn Springs, running back Clinton Portis and others, the official said, leaving valuable veterans such as offensive linemen Jon Jansen and Randy Thomas and defensive linemen Renaldo Wynn and Phillip Daniels safe from the chopping block.

"As a player, you're about the team," Springs said. "You do the best you can do to help out the team."

Those on the prospective cut list included quarterback Patrick Ramsey, safety Matt Bowen, center Cory Raymer, defensive tackle Brandon Noble and cornerback Walt Harris, but most of those players were expected to be released regardless of the outcome of the collective bargaining agreement talks.

"The Redskins have done an excellent job of restructuring a number of contracts in anticipation of a deal (on the agreement) not being consummated," said agent Leigh Steinberg, who reworked quarterback Mark Brunell's deal earlier in the week.

The Redskins are hoping for a new agreement that would set a cap in the $105 million to $110 million range so they can again be aggressive in pursuing free agents. Coach Joe Gibbs is hoping to build off the franchise's first playoff appearance in six years by adding a receiver, a cornerback and a pass-rushing defensive lineman. Also, the team has several free agents it would like to keep: safety Ryan Clark and tight end Robert Royal are unrestricted, and guard Derrick Dockery is restricted.

The free agency period is now set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday.

If the Redskins can't be big players in free agency, it would buck an aggressive, big-spending trend established when owner Dan Snyder bought the team in 1999. However, if there is not a new agreement by Sunday, the 2007 season would have no salary cap at all, allowing Snyder to spend more or less at will.

The Redskins were able to renegotiate existing deals with Shawn Springs and Clinton Portis on Thursday even as the NFL pushes back the deadline for free agency by 72 hours.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-02-2006, 07:08 PM

Quit starting new threads about the CBA ... oh yeah, I started this one.

steveo395 · 03-02-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

Quit starting new threads about the CBA ... oh yeah, I started this one.

well...you are a super moderator.....

BigSKINBauer · 03-02-2006, 07:16 PM

looking good. looking good.

I thought springs had retired or something when I read resigns!!! you fixed it already though but the second post's subject is a testimate to what I mean. I thought he had retired to save the skins money or something. I was like WTF????

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-02-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

looking good. looking good.

I thought springs had retired or something when I read resigns!!! you fixed it already though but the second post's subject is a testimate to what I mean. I thought he had retired to save the skins money or something. I was like WTF????

Yeah, I realized the error as soon as a I posted the thread. I said to myself, that's probably going to make people nervous and it's incorrect. So, I fixed it.

BigSKINBauer · 03-02-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

Yeah, I realized the error as soon as a I posted the thread. I said to myself, that's probably going to make people nervous and it's incorrect. So, I fixed it.

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Originally Posted by steveo395

well...you are a super moderator.....

steveo395 · 03-02-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

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hmm....what an insightful post...

freddyg12 · 03-02-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

Quit starting new threads about the CBA ... oh yeah, I started this one.

A post w/fresh, good news is a good post! Good Job Ramseyfan & thanks for the props on one of the other many cba threads a few days ago

BigSKINBauer · 03-02-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo395

hmm....what an insightful post...

"it is how I do"

don't try to understand my geniousness(not a word). It will only lead to underachievement and sadness

That Guy · 03-02-2006, 07:47 PM

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Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-02-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

A post w/fresh, good news is a good post! Good Job Ramseyfan & thanks for the props on one of the other many cba threads a few days ago

Thanks freddyg12. I was wondering when you'd be back to kiss my butt after I kissed yours. I was beginning to feel dissed. J/K

Big C · 03-02-2006, 07:58 PM

comcast said that randy thomas has also renegotiated his deal

CrazyCanuck · 03-02-2006, 07:58 PM

Clayton's latest cap article (3/2) has the Skins at $14.5M over.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2349505

Even Clayton's numbers have been known to be somewhat unreliable, but at least it seems the recent restructures are moving us in the right direction. I'll take just about any good news I can get at this point.

BigSKINBauer · 03-02-2006, 07:58 PM

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03-02-2006, 07:08 PM	#1
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Springs Restructures Too, Cap Situation Not Dire? From the WP http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...030201425.html. It's hard to get an idea of how much room has been created, but this article seems to paint a pretty nice picture. Then again, the Washington Post hasn't been terribly reliable. Although the Redskins were well above the $94.5 million cap at the start of the day, the team's biggest names were not in danger of being released. An official within the league, speaking on condition of anonymity because the cuts were not announced, said the cuts would not have been as severe as expected because the team had considered the possibility of a breakdown in the agreement when negotiating player contracts over the last two years. As the day progressed, the Redskins were able to make savings by renegotiating existing deals with cornerback Shawn Springs, running back Clinton Portis and others, the official said, leaving valuable veterans such as offensive linemen Jon Jansen and Randy Thomas and defensive linemen Renaldo Wynn and Phillip Daniels safe from the chopping block. "As a player, you're about the team," Springs said. "You do the best you can do to help out the team." Those on the prospective cut list included quarterback Patrick Ramsey, safety Matt Bowen, center Cory Raymer, defensive tackle Brandon Noble and cornerback Walt Harris, but most of those players were expected to be released regardless of the outcome of the collective bargaining agreement talks. "The Redskins have done an excellent job of restructuring a number of contracts in anticipation of a deal (on the agreement) not being consummated," said agent Leigh Steinberg, who reworked quarterback Mark Brunell's deal earlier in the week. The Redskins are hoping for a new agreement that would set a cap in the $105 million to $110 million range so they can again be aggressive in pursuing free agents. Coach Joe Gibbs is hoping to build off the franchise's first playoff appearance in six years by adding a receiver, a cornerback and a pass-rushing defensive lineman. Also, the team has several free agents it would like to keep: safety Ryan Clark and tight end Robert Royal are unrestricted, and guard Derrick Dockery is restricted. The free agency period is now set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday. If the Redskins can't be big players in free agency, it would buck an aggressive, big-spending trend established when owner Dan Snyder bought the team in 1999. However, if there is not a new agreement by Sunday, the 2007 season would have no salary cap at all, allowing Snyder to spend more or less at will. The Redskins were able to renegotiate existing deals with Shawn Springs and Clinton Portis on Thursday even as the NFL pushes back the deadline for free agency by 72 hours.

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CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	Re: Springs Restructures Too, Cap Situation Not Dire? Clayton's latest cap article (3/2) has the Skins at $14.5M over. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2349505 Even Clayton's numbers have been known to be somewhat unreliable, but at least it seems the recent restructures are moving us in the right direction. I'll take just about any good news I can get at this point.

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