Hopkins released by Arizona (7/16: signed by Titans)

[The Wiz]

AZ ate his cap hit.  They played chicken and lost.  He's getting paid already so he will play where he wants to play.

 

 

Edited May 26, 2023 by The Wiz

[ExWNYer]

 

[Westside Madness]

I am hearing that because they cut him now, they eat a cap hit of 22m. Apparently if they cut him after 01-Jun, they would not have. So, if that is true, why wouldn't they wait a week to cut him?

[MAJBobby]

 

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

ill put some money in if the bills need it

[MAJBobby]

Just now, Westside Madness said:

I am hearing that because they cut him now, they eat a cap hit of 22m. Apparently if they cut him after 01-Jun, they would not have. So, if that is true, why wouldn't they wait a week to cut him?

Because why not.  They are not competing this year.  Eat the full cap hit now and move on.

[khlax3]

Bills can free up 7 million by extending Daquan jones and cutting siran Neal. That is more than enough to sign Hopkins with a 1st year cap hit.

 

with shorter on the team now who can play special teams and the league de-emphasizing special teams no reason to keep Neal when you already have other special teams only guys  

[Saxum]

Just now, Westside Madness said:

I am hearing that because they cut him now, they eat a cap hit of 22m. Apparently if they cut him after 01-Jun, they would not have. So, if that is true, why wouldn't they wait a week to cut him?

 

Just rip the bandage off and get pain over.

[Gregg]

[Big Blitz]

He’s going to end up in Kansas City - and we’ll say “it’s fine we can’t keep kicking the cap down the road” or “Beane is smart not to break cap.”

 

 

It will be against his better instincts to sign him - but here’s the problem.  Your over 28 year old leaders and stars want to win NOW.  

 

Having to break the bank or go against your cap judgement is warranted here because you could deflate that locker room.  
 

And they were deflated against Cincinnati because they knew they didn’t have the horses (too many injuries) to win.   

Edited May 26, 2023 by Big Blitz

[MAJBobby]

1 minute ago, taglientep said:

Ohhh that's interesting... Would you trade a player?  Gabe Davis for him or a 6th?

A conditional 6th 

 

If I am giving a player I am getting a pick with him.  He is about to be cut.

[Westside Madness]

Just now, MAJBobby said:

Because why not.  They are not competing this year.  Eat the full cap hit now and move on.

 

Ok, so based on your comment, they were eating it either way, this year or next. That makes sense. My knowledge of cap/contracts is limited. Thanks!

[khlax3]

1 minute ago, Westside Madness said:

I am hearing that because they cut him now, they eat a cap hit of 22m. Apparently if they cut him after 01-Jun, they would not have. So, if that is true, why wouldn't they wait a week to cut him?

Because they know they are going to suck this year might as well just take the loss this year instead of splitting it into next year once Murray is back 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Bills only needed to create space now for a trade. They can sign him as a free agent and structure it anyway they want now and worry about creating cap later.

 

 

Edited May 26, 2023 by Buffalo_Stampede

[Gregg]

Just now, Big Blitz said:

He’s going to end up in Kansas City - and we’ll say “it’s fine we can’t keep kicking the cap down the road” or “Beane is smart not to break cap.”

 

 

It will be his better instincts to sign him - but here’s the problem.  Your over 28 year old leaders and stars want to win NOW.  

 

Having to break the bank or go against your cap judgement is warranted here because you could deflate that locker room.  
 

And they were deflated against Cincinnati because they knew they didn’t have the horses (too many injuries) to win.   

 

Don't rule out the Jets. They are also in win now mode and having Rodgers as the QB makes them a decent option.

[MAJBobby]

1 minute ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Bills only needed to create space now for a trade. They can sign him as a free agent and structure it anyway they want now and worry about creating cap later.

 

 

It really depends on the intel they have on the entire situation.  If they know this is a done deal in UFA they will wait.  If there is any worry, make the trade and restructure before official. 

[nucci]

kick the tires, don't overpay, on the cheap, team friendly deal

[BUFFALOTONE]

I got a crisp $20 to throw in...

[ALLEN1QB]

No way he comes to Buffalo we are just not that lucky.

[GETTOTHE50]

the process that has lead up to this point is confusing af