Portis restructures (Skins about $5M under the cap)

[Schneed10]

I should note that we don't technically have $4.9 million in cap space right now as JLC is suggesting. The $4.9 he's quoting assumes that the savings for Brandon Lloyd has already cleared from the books. This is not the case; savings from him don't clear the books until June 1.

We technically have $2.35 million in cap space right now. A Portis restructure will save at least $3.6 million, bringing us to $5.95 million in room.

Then once Lloyd clears the books on June 1, we'll have $8.35 million in room. So JLC's numbers are on, but his timing is just a little off, that's all.

Our rookie pool will take up no more than $4 million, and will probably be closer to $3.5 as FRPLG noted. The 'Skins are clearly leaving space to re-sign Frost, Fabini (or a guy like him), and Cartwright. On top of those moves, they would still have space for a Bryant Johnson or DJ Hackett.

And while it would be tight, they could forego a Johnson/Hackett move, trade a pick away to reduce the rookie pool, and acquire Chad Johnson. It would be tight, but they could fit that in. Moot point though if the Bengals insist on keeping him.

[MTK]

Don't get me wrong I'd rather not see Betts back there, he's more valuable to us as the #2 RB. I would like to see Rock back at the right price.

[QBall]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Don't get me wrong I'd rather not see Betts back there, he's more valuable to us as the #2 RB. I would like to see Rock back at the right price.

What does it matter to you if he makes 1 million or 2? Not like his money will affect the team in any way.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by QBall

What does it matter to you if he makes 1 million or 2? Not like his money will affect the team in any way.

Is that an actual question and comment?

[QBall]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Is that an actual question and comment?

Question. In my view he's worth the money, its not that much he's asking for. I've seen in years past what boring bad returns we've had. Rock is great at getting to the 30yd line at minimum each time.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by QBall

What does it matter to you if he makes 1 million or 2? Not like his money will affect the team in any way.

Isn't this a thread about the SALARY CAP? You are aware that salaries & the cap "affect the team?"

[MTK]

Originally Posted by QBall

What does it matter to you if he makes 1 million or 2? Not like his money will affect the team in any way.

You're kidding, right?

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by QBall

What does it matter to you if he makes 1 million or 2? Not like his money will affect the team in any way.

Dude. What??

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by QBall

What does it matter to you if he makes 1 million or 2? Not like his money will affect the team in any way.

Are you new to the NFL??

Mad negative rep points for not knowing what the salary cap is.

[QBall]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Are you new to the NFL??

Mad negative rep points for not knowing what the salary cap is.

Rocks 1 million extra will not affect the Redskins:

1) Signing rookies
2) FA signing
3) Restricted FA signing
4) Extending existing players

We have the money!!!!!!!! I know exactly what the cap is thanks.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by QBall

Rocks 1 million extra will not affect the Redskins:

1) Signing rookies
2) FA signing
3) Restricted FA signing
4) Extending existing players

We have the money!!!!!!!! I know exactly what the cap is thanks.

I don't think you do know. More negative points coming your way

[onlydarksets]

Hmm...someone should start a thread about Rock Cartwright. I haven't seen one of those yet.

Thanks, as always, for the numbers, guys.

[freddyg12]

I'd love to see Rock back at the right price as well. Also like to see us re-sign everyone else the staff wants to bring back, though I'm very surprised they want Fabini back.

My opinion & hope on the resturctures is that the intent is to shore up the cap to be in position to re-sign JC!

I hope he plays well enough that by mid season they start talking to his agent.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I'd love to see Rock back at the right price as well. Also like to see us re-sign everyone else the staff wants to bring back, though I'm very surprised they want Fabini back.

My opinion & hope on the resturctures is that the intent is to shore up the cap to be in position to re-sign JC!

I hope he plays well enough that by mid season they start talking to his agent.

Fabini really played pretty decently as the season went on. He was out of position so any struggles early on were understandable. I think he suffered from bad pub early on because he didn't take to guard as quickly as coaches thought he could with his experience but in the end he really did an adequate job which is all you can ask from your depth guys. Someone like Fabini is just so valuable because he can swing and play tackle or guard for us. You just HAVE to have depth o-linemen who can play multiple positions nowadays. It is what I think gives Wade a problem coming into the season. He has shown he can't play guard effectively and his tackle play last year wasn't near what they thought he could do. Plus Heyer was just about as good if not better and is younger and cheaper.

[MTK]

Well, Fabini did a pretty good job last year fillling in and he would definitely be quality depth for us. I'm surprised Miami hasn't snatched him up yet. Hopefully that means we still have a good shot.