The Archuleta cap hit question.

Schneed10 · 03-21-2007, 09:21 AM

If I can add one comment, absolutely genius move by the 'Skins.

- We cleared his contract off the 08 and 09 years, which helped immensely because our cap was getting heavy in those years.

- We got rid of a huge free agent mistake without taking a huge cap penalty.

- We actually got a 6th round pick for someone who is a complete bum in our system.

Setting up Archuleta's deal as $5 million guaranteed up front, and $5 million guaranteed one year later is what allowed us to make this move. If we had given him all $10 million up front, this move would have been impossible. Genius contract structuring by our front office, showing that they know how to plan for contingencies when going after free agents. It shows they actually put thought into what they're doing, rather than just running willy-nilly and buying up every player in sight.

Bravo, Danny, bravo.

12thMan · 03-21-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

If I can add one comment, absolutely genius move by the 'Skins.

- We cleared his contract off the 08 and 09 years, which helped immensely because our cap was getting heavy in those years.

- We got rid of a huge free agent mistake without taking a huge cap penalty.

- We actually got a 6th round pick for someone who is a complete bum in our system.

Setting up Archuleta's deal as $5 million guaranteed up front, and $5 million guaranteed one year later is what allowed us to make this move. If we had given him all $10 million up front, this move would have been impossible. Genius contract structuring by our front office, showing that they know how to plan for contingencies when going after free agents. It shows they actually put thought into what they're doing, rather than just running willy-nilly and buying up every player in sight.

Bravo, Danny, bravo.

Schneed, I'm sure it's been said before, but I appreciate the value you add to this sight. Same goes for CC and ThatGuy...and all the other resident Capologists.

Schneed10 · 03-21-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Schneed, I'm sure it's been said before, but I appreciate the value you add to this sight. Same goes for CC and ThatGuy...and all the other resident Capologists.

Aw thanks. That was nice. CC taught me just about everything I know, I just studied his cap sheets in excel.

If I can say so, I love this site cuz everyone adds value, whether linking to valid news stories, giving solid football analysis, salary capping it up, posting scouting reports on rookies, etc. Plus know what I love most? Our ability to recognize bogus rumors and avoid becoming one of those sites that perpetuates ridiculous rumors.

Anyway, I love everybody.

ArtMonkDrillz · 03-21-2007, 09:38 AM

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Plus know what I love most? Our ability to recognize bogus rumors and avoid becoming one of those sites that perpetuates ridiculous rumors.

Anyway, I love everybody.

Hey, did you know that MSNBC.com's mock draft has us taking Adrian Peterson and then trading Portis for picks? I think that's exactly what we're going to do; we'll take Calvin Johnson with the picks that we get for Portis and then we'll go undefeated for the next 8 seasons. It'll be sweet!

j/k

Good work on the cap info. It's nice to know that this isn't going to be one of the situations where we have to pay someone who isn't on the team for years to come.

MTK · 03-21-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

Hey, did you know that MSNBC.com's mock draft has us taking Adrian Peterson and then trading Portis for picks? I think that's exactly what we're going to do; we'll take Calvin Johnson with the picks that we get for Portis and then we'll go undefeated for the next 8 seasons. It'll be sweet!

j/k

Good work on the cap info. It's nice to know that this isn't going to be one of the situations where we have to pay someone who isn't on the team for years to come.

Wow, what a retarded mock.

irish · 03-21-2007, 09:54 AM

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Wow, what a retarded mock.

I think this could happen (because nothing this team does could surprise me) but I think getting decent picks for CP would be the hard part. As I said before, CP is now damaged good and I dont think his value is nearly as high as the skins think it is.

Pocket$ $traight · 03-21-2007, 11:00 AM

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I think this could happen (because nothing this team does could surprise me) but I think getting decent picks for CP would be the hard part. As I said before, CP is now damaged good and I dont think his value is nearly as high as the skins think it is.

I don't think Gibbs has put an ounce of thought into trading CP. He loves the guy.

dmek25 · 03-21-2007, 10:18 AM

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Aw thanks. That was nice.

Anyway, I love everybody.

who stole schneeds screen name? this cant be the real deal, showing all this love. and good morning

Schneed10 · 03-21-2007, 10:26 AM

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who stole schneeds screen name? this cant be the real deal, showing all this love. and good morning

I guess I'm just not a morning person, LOL.

Good morning, harumph harumph.

CrazyCanuck · 03-21-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Schneed, I'm sure it's been said before, but I appreciate the value you add to this sight. Same goes for CC and ThatGuy...and all the other resident Capologists.

Thanks 12th.

The great thing about the cap is that it gives us great insights into the teams future plans. You can listen to all the stories and rumors, but analyzing the cap situation will usually give you all the info you need to know.

This is why many people here were already predicting the Arch cut (due to our excess cap space), and now the numbers tell us that the Bly trade is a good bet as well.

Schneed10 · 03-21-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

Thanks 12th.

The great thing about the cap is that it gives us great insights into the teams future plans. You can listen to all the stories and rumors, but analyzing the cap situation will usually give you all the info you need to know.

This is why many people here were already predicting the Arch cut (due to our excess cap space), and now the numbers tell us that the Bly trade is a good bet as well.

Amen brother. I'd comment further, but I think my signature says it all!

irish · 03-21-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

If I can add one comment, absolutely genius move by the 'Skins.

- We cleared his contract off the 08 and 09 years, which helped immensely because our cap was getting heavy in those years.

- We got rid of a huge free agent mistake without taking a huge cap penalty.

- We actually got a 6th round pick for someone who is a complete bum in our system.

Setting up Archuleta's deal as $5 million guaranteed up front, and $5 million guaranteed one year later is what allowed us to make this move. If we had given him all $10 million up front, this move would have been impossible. Genius contract structuring by our front office, showing that they know how to plan for contingencies when going after free agents. It shows they actually put thought into what they're doing, rather than just running willy-nilly and buying up every player in sight.

Bravo, Danny, bravo.

Too bad the skins are not as good at evaluating players as they are at structuring contracts. Unfortunately this is what we have been reduced to as skins fan, complementing our great contract structures.

Schneed10 · 03-21-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

Too bad the skins are not as good at evaluating players as they are at structuring contracts. Unfortunately this is what we have been reduced to as skins fan, complementing our great contract structures.

Yeah that's true. If we could just get the right players in the first place...

12thMan · 03-21-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

Too bad the skins are not as good at evaluating players as they are at structuring contracts. Unfortunately this is what we have been reduced to as skins fan, complementing our great contract structures.

I think the tide is really turning, Irish.

I think us letting Dockery walk, getting rid of AA and that monster contract, bringing back Smooty and Omare S. for a reasonable deals. And let's not discount how we locked up Betts before he could hit the open market and break the bank. These things tell me we are pointing in a new direction.

There's no doubt we've had some misses on evaluting talent, but who hasn't? We've had some really good draft picks who are still around and some solid FA pickups. Wade is one of the first to jump out at me.

My main issue with the Skins is not who bring in, per se, but that we don't get as much bang for our buck like the premium franchises.

Oakland Red · 03-21-2007, 03:10 PM

I give most praise to Lovie Smith rather than the Redskins cap team. He could have made it much harder on us, but he was generous when we were in a bad negotiating position.

However, great job with the cap stats, Schneed. You've taken a load off my mind.

03-21-2007, 09:21 AM	#1
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: The Archuleta cap hit question. If I can add one comment, absolutely genius move by the 'Skins. - We cleared his contract off the 08 and 09 years, which helped immensely because our cap was getting heavy in those years. - We got rid of a huge free agent mistake without taking a huge cap penalty. - We actually got a 6th round pick for someone who is a complete bum in our system. Setting up Archuleta's deal as $5 million guaranteed up front, and $5 million guaranteed one year later is what allowed us to make this move. If we had given him all $10 million up front, this move would have been impossible. Genius contract structuring by our front office, showing that they know how to plan for contingencies when going after free agents. It shows they actually put thought into what they're doing, rather than just running willy-nilly and buying up every player in sight. Bravo, Danny, bravo. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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Oakland Red Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oakland, Calif. Posts: 268	Re: The Archuleta cap hit question. I give most praise to Lovie Smith rather than the Redskins cap team. He could have made it much harder on us, but he was generous when we were in a bad negotiating position. However, great job with the cap stats, Schneed. You've taken a load off my mind.

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