Surprise Cuts

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think Macklin was a min wage signing at a position we were desperate for depth for, and I think the fact that we signed Jeremetrius Butler, a better player, after we signed Macklin makes him expendable to say the least.

Macklin is on a one year deal. He'll have his shot in camp, but unless he improved immensely this offseason, he won't be taking Butler's roster spot, nor Jimoh's.

Well, under the salary cap rules, the people that are signed for the league min don't hit your salary cap numbers. They only count the top paid players (I forget the exact amount of people they count). So to drop Macklin would be stupid cause he doesn't cost us a thing.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Well, under the salary cap rules, the people that are signed for the league min don't hit your salary cap numbers. They only count the top paid players (I forget the exact amount of people they count). So to drop Macklin would be stupid cause he doesn't cost us a thing.

The Top 53 count towards the cap. So Macklin counts if he makes the final roster.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

The Top 53 count towards the cap. So Macklin counts if he makes the final roster.

Are you absolutely sure, I thought it was only 40-45 or so. I can't recall, but I thought it was in the 40's.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Are you absolutely sure, I thought it was only 40-45 or so. I can't recall, but I thought it was in the 40's.

I will double check for ya.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by angryssg

I will double check for ya.

In the Offseason its 51, during the regular season its 53 or all active players.
Ask The Commish.com - Salary Cap FAQ

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

In the Offseason its 51, during the regular season its 53 or all active players.
Ask The Commish.com - Salary Cap FAQ

That's a great link...thanks. there is a lot of info there.
I wonder if it was like that under the old CBA? Cause I distinctly remember it. Does anyone else remember that?

Well, then I take back the macklin comment...however, since you are required to hire someone at the league minimum, Macklin shouldn't be worried.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

That's a great link...thanks. there is a lot of info there.
I wonder if it was like that under the old CBA? Cause I distinctly remember it. Does anyone else remember that?

Well, then I take back the macklin comment...however, since you are required to hire someone at the league minimum, Macklin shouldn't be worried.

I believe that under the old CBA it might have been 45. But I'm not sure and I cannot find any facts to support it.