Trotter gone after June 1?

[azskinsfan2]

I think Trotter will at least stay with us this season. I hope Pierce re-signs too. He's a great back-up and could take Trotters place next season if they get rid of him for cap reasons. Otherwise, I can't see why we're still looking at LB's.

[CrazyCanuck]

I calculate Trotter will count $3.86M against the cap in 2004 ($2.4M salary + $1.16M prorated bonus).

If they realease him prior to June 1st he will count $5.8M against the cap in 2004 ($1.16M * 5 yrs remaining on contract).

If they release him after June 1st he will count $1.16M against the cap in 2004, and $4.64M against the cap in 2005.

So they only save $2.7M by cutting him after June 1st, which just doesn't seem worth it. Not to mention they can save $1.3M on Moore, $900K on Trung, $660K on Chamberlain.

The fact that releasing Trotter is even up for debate is a sign that Trotter is under a BAD CAP CONTRACT (the dreaded BCC ). The contract is a 7-year deal. 2004 is only the third year. If you are debating dropping a guy in year 3 of a 7-yr contract, then you signed him to a BCC.

[offiss]

Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

I calculate Trotter will count $3.86M against the cap in 2004 ($2.4M salary + $1.16M prorated bonus).

If they realease him prior to June 1st he will count $5.8M against the cap in 2004 ($1.16M * 5 yrs remaining on contract).

If they release him after June 1st he will count $1.16M against the cap in 2004, and $4.64M against the cap in 2005.

So they only save $2.7M by cutting him after June 1st, which just doesn't seem worth it. Not to mention they can save $1.3M on Moore, $900K on Trung, $660K on Chamberlain.

The fact that releasing Trotter is even up for debate is a sign that Trotter is under a BAD CAP CONTRACT (the dreaded BCC ). The contract is a 7-year deal. 2004 is only the third year. If you are debating dropping a guy in year 3 of a 7-yr contract, then you signed him to a BCC.

I believe we are the only one's debating it, I don't think the skin's are.