Free Agency Begins in a Week, Whats the Plan?

[CRedskinsRule]

Top 16 teams by Cap Space, heading into Tuesday's FA. Info from Overthecap.com

Team Cap Space
Raiders $64,329,470
Jaguars $57,296,848
Browns $49,848,350
Vikings $41,796,093
Colts $38,060,024
Packers $35,047,930
Dolphins $34,536,273
Bengals $27,556,957
Broncos $25,492,429
Ravens $24,929,100
Eagles $24,036,737
Bills $23,109,638
Jets $22,863,558
Redskins $22,484,568
Bucs $18,641,539
Falcons $18,583,399

[CRedskinsRule]

Bottom 16 teams by Cap Space, heading into Tuesday's FA. Info from Overthecap.com

Team Cap Space

Giants $18,127,183
Cardinals $17,800,087
Seahawks $14,275,531
Patriots $12,703,254
Lions $11,395,130
Titans $10,601,952
49ers $10,023,776
Chiefs $9,942,444
Texans $8,996,127
Bears $8,949,726
Panthers $7,108,214
Rams $6,942,233
Chargers $5,770,080
Saints $2,658,240
Cowboys $1,110,057
Steelers ($372,066)

[CRedskinsRule]

Average cap space = $21,082,653, so the Skins are smack dab in the middle. (if you take out the top and bottom 2 just because, then it drops to $19,724,306. )

I don't know that that means anything at all, other than a "good" FO ought to be able to work with the space we have. Since I think we have a good one now, I am hoping that we see some positive and sensible moves from the Skins in the next few days.

I can't imagine how busy all the FO's are right now, well except for Dallas LOL

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

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Can we please get Trindon Holliday?

No thanks. He is too much of a liability back there. Why do you think it was Eric Decker back there towards the end of the season. They didn't trust him. The last thing we need is to give the opponent a short field.

[chrisl13]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

No thanks. He is too much of a liability back there. Why do you think it was Eric Decker back there towards the end of the season. They didn't trust him. The last thing we need is to give the opponent a short field.

Yeah his fumbling was a huge issue as well. He's like another Brandon Banks to me.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

You are gonna have to pay people, especially someone who you would consider a cornerstone in your defense. No one is saying pay him 100million, but you would have a hard time convincing me why the top safety in the game isn't worth 40-45 million over 5 years at 27 years of age. People didnt wanna pay Garcon 42 million. Just baffles me, so if Byrd and Weddle arent worth 40 million each, what are they worth?

I don't think 5/$45 for Byrd is too much. I think it's right around what he's worth.

But if you sign him for that price...then what? Keep going until all the holes are filled and all the cap dollars are used, or still play it close to the vest after adding a talented player like Byrd who is already in his prime years?

You could go either way, I suppose, but there's a difference between signing Jairus Byrd just so you'll have Jairus Byrd and signing him in an effort to put a much better defense on the field.

Basically, do you grab Byrd, Spikes, and Linval Joseph (overpaying all three if necessary), or is Byrd the end game?

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Average cap space = $21,082,653, so the Skins are smack dab in the middle. (if you take out the top and bottom 2 just because, then it drops to $19,724,306. )

I don't know that that means anything at all, other than a "good" FO ought to be able to work with the space we have. Since I think we have a good one now, I am hoping that we see some positive and sensible moves from the Skins in the next few days.

I can't imagine how busy all the FO's are right now, well except for Dallas LOL

Teams have so much room to spend this year that I think FA will be one helluva free-for-all, right from the start. The Skins had better get on the players they want right away and have Plans B,C, and D in place, as well.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I don't think 5/$45 for Byrd is too much. I think it's right around what he's worth.

Last year, TB signed Dashon Goldson to a 5 year/$41.25MM contract with $18MM guaranteed. I think it's reasonable to expect Byrd's contract to exceed Goldson's.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Well since Byrd alone can't turn the defense around, then if you do sign him there is no way we can stop there. But overpaying 3 players is crazy Vinny stuff of course he would just stop with Byrd.

I would look at a cheaper option at FS and focus resources on the entire team not one position.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Top 16 teams by Cap Space, heading into Tuesday's FA. Info from Overthecap.com

Team Cap Space
Raiders $64,329,470
Jaguars $57,296,848
Browns $49,848,350
Vikings $41,796,093
Colts $38,060,024
Packers $35,047,930
Dolphins $34,536,273
Bengals $27,556,957
Broncos $25,492,429
Ravens $24,929,100
Eagles $24,036,737
Bills $23,109,638
Jets $22,863,558
Redskins $22,484,568
Bucs $18,641,539
Falcons $18,583,399

I love Free Agency! The more teams with money to spend, the better the show.

Heaven help any team that gets into a bidding war with the Raiders, Jaguars, or Browns! What if the three of them get into a bidding war amongst themselves over a player?

Does anyone know if the Raiders have said they'd be active in FA? I'm wondering if the financial health of the franchise will hold them back. If they don't spend big, it will drive Raider Nation (more) crazy!

Watch out for the Jags! They have an extremely wealthy owner who will spend and he wants to someday move his team to London. He's got big plans for his franchise.

The city of Cleveland and the Browns organization are both horrible in so many ways. Nevertheless, they have plenty of cap room and they will spend.

Indy is also a real threat in FA. Irsay has a lot of cap space and he will spend. Indy has a lot to sell in regard to the team on the field. They are an improving young team and Andrew Luck will be around for many years to lead them.

Let the games begin!

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Well since Byrd alone can't turn the defense around, then if you do sign him there is no way we can stop there. But overpaying 3 players is crazy Vinny stuff of course he would just stop with Byrd.

I would look at a cheaper option at FS and focus resources on the entire team not one position.

Me, too. Michael Mitchell is a playmaker who would make us better at safety.

[Bangee7]

Hey all, lifelong 'skins fans (40+ years) and newbie to the board....

my take on the priority needs are...
1) Safety, 2) OLine, 3) ILB

I'd also like to see some upgraded play at...
4) CB, 5) WR, 6) NT, 7) More OLine

With $22M in cap space, I think there's room to address my top 3 priorities in FA.

I'd target Cap friendly upgrades, as opposed to Top Tier in each position. I'd be thinking to sign 3 FA's for a total cap hit of $15m or so, which should draw some definite upgrades at those positions.

If a restructured contract or two comes around, then I'd consider pursuing WR or CB in FA as well.

Other than that, I'd focus on building through the draft and trying to coach up other young players already on the roster.

[Chico23231]

So we can start reaching out today at 11 or noon? Who we contacting?

HTTR24-7 put out alot guys on defense we have interest in: Spikes, J.Mays (ILB), M.Jenkins, L Joseph and maybe Talib.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Bangee7

Hey all, lifelong 'skins fans (40+ years) and newbie to the board....

my take on the priority needs are...
1) Safety, 2) OLine, 3) ILB

I'd also like to see some upgraded play at...
4) CB, 5) WR, 6) NT, 7) More OLine

With $22M in cap space, I think there's room to address my top 3 priorities in FA.

I'd target Cap friendly upgrades, as opposed to Top Tier in each position. I'd be thinking to sign 3 FA's for a total cap hit of $15m or so, which should draw some definite upgrades at those positions.

If a restructured contract or two comes around, then I'd consider pursuing WR or CB in FA as well.

Other than that, I'd focus on building through the draft and trying to coach up other young players already on the roster.

Welcome

[NC_Skins]

Free Agency begins! (more or less)


LET THE PARTY BEGIN!!