We are currently negative 2.5 mill in cap space for 2025

[YodaMan79]

With not a lot surprise moves I was able to get them to 35+ million in cap space. 

[VaMilBill]

56 minutes ago, Cray51 said:

Miller will be cut

 

Allen extension to drop the cap hit

 

Trubisky cut saves 2.5M

 

They will have no issues not only making it under the cap, but also having money to spend - whether on resigning players or adding talent to the roster

I think they extend Rousseau too which will help as well

[BillsShredder83]

55 minutes ago, ShakAttack said:

I envy how quickly some fans are able to turn the page and think about the future. Truly. I guess there is not much else you can do, but still, I am too far down in the dumps to even think that way. If you aren't KC, you make the AFCCG once every 4-5 years, at best. How old will Allen be by that time? 32? 33? Guess we better find a way to get there sooner. And if/when we do it could very well be his last shot at it.

Were able to run back all the players that made us who we were last years. Diggs off the books, von, Milano probably gone.. on paper sounds brutal but replacing him with a guy who basically played this entire season anyways, and saving a bunch of money.

 

^^that's a bunch of money before we even restructure/extend guys. Were in great shape for next year

 

There might be an out for Knox as well???

Edited Monday at 04:38 PM by BillsShredder83

[Southern Bills Fan]

According to Over The Cap, just cutting Von is a 6 million dead cap but frees up over 17 million. 

[May Day 10]

6 minutes ago, SCBills said:

 

We can't pay guys simply because we screwed up and they're all we have.  That seems to be the argument for D-Line Edmunds as well.  

 

This Defense needs a massive overhaul.. and there's not one person that I see as a must re-sign on that side of the ball.  

 

I agree with you.  Needs to be some major changes.  Not sure McDermott will change his stripes though.

 

Having a process guy like Hamlin is great.  Team player, learns the scheme inside and out, well spoken, wears his giant mushroom helmet cover....  but if he is one of the slowest players on the field and has the physique of a high schooler, getting dragged into the end zone by Mahomes, he doesnt do me any good.    I like Rapp, but Im over him with his injuries.

 

[GASabresIUFan]

21 minutes ago, YodaMan79 said:

With not a lot surprise moves I was able to get them to 35+ million in cap space. 

The Bills should have plenty of money to do what they need to do this off-season.  Miller is the obvious first move.  

 

I'm curious what other moves you "made" to get to the 35 mill figure?  This is a genuine question as I like to see others thoughts here.

 

 

[DJB]

1 hour ago, BillsFan2313 said:

 

Trubisky isn't getting cut

I think he is with that QB we signed not too long ago. 
 

We need the space and let’s be real, if Josh goes down we are done anyways. Why waste money on a backup QB

[Ethan in Cleveland]

49 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said:

Why is it unrealistic for Von to retire and then turn around and join the front office or staff? That is doable and that salary doesn't count against us.

It's not realistic, because it is not even close to how the salary cap and dead cap works

33 minutes ago, VaMilBill said:

I think they extend Rousseau too which will help as well

God I hope not.  They need to let him play out his 5th year and leave.  

 

[JP51]

49 minutes ago, wppete said:

This must happen asap. 

Someone said it was 9mm post 6/1

[Buffalo_Stampede]

They can create a lot of space. No crazy contracts in the future on offense or defense. They are in good shape. 

[Mr. WEO]

dang---we already won the offseason??!!

[sven233]

I did the calculations earlier this season, but I can't remember the exact number I came up with.  But I remember thinking that with some releases and restructures, we can create around $40 million in cap space pretty easily.  Now, of course some of that will have to go towards signing some of our own, but there will be money there.

 

And, by all accounts, we are revisiting Allen's contract as well.  So, that is going to make a huge difference on its own depending on how it is structured.  If the new deal is backloaded heavily, that may help, but we'll have to see what their ideas are there.  What's the length?  Are we doing a new 8 year deal or something shorter?  We will have to see what that looks like before we get to any real numbers as to what we have to spend.

 

But we will have some money to work with to sign a legit player or 2.  Just not sure who those guys are yet.

[YodaMan79]

20 minutes ago, GASabresIUFan said:

The Bills should have plenty of money to do what they need to do this off-season.  Miller is the obvious first move.  

 

I'm curious what other moves you "made" to get to the 35 mill figure?  This is a genuine question as I like to see others thoughts here.

 

 

This is from the Over the cap website.  

The simple non-second level moves were as follows:

Allen - a simple restructure using a generic formula suggested by the site made about $9.9 million available.  I think an extension could be even more impactful.

Miller - post June 1 cut, ~$17+ million  

Jones - Post June 1 cut, ~ $4.5 million 

AJE - Post June 1 cut, ~$6 million 

Trubisky - Cut, $2.5 million 

 

If they wanted to cut Milano post June 1st, about another $9.5 million could be freed up. 

 

Hope this helps. 

 

 

 

 

 

[y2zipper]

36 minutes ago, YodaMan79 said:

This is from the Over the cap website.  

The simple non-second level moves were as follows:

Allen - a simple restructure using a generic formula suggested by the site made about $9.9 million available.  I think an extension could be even more impactful.

Miller - post June 1 cut, ~$17+ million  

Jones - Post June 1 cut, ~ $4.5 million 

AJE - Post June 1 cut, ~$6 million 

Trubisky - Cut, $2.5 million 

 

If they wanted to cut Milano post June 1st, about another $9.5 million could be freed up. 

 

Hope this helps. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yeah they have 7 at a minimum depending on the projected cap. The other one i saw is post June 1, Knox could save another 5. not sure i would cut Milano or Knox, but the rest i would definitely do.

[MarkyMannn]

2 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said:

Why is it unrealistic for Von to retire and then turn around and join the front office or staff? That is doable and that salary doesn't count against us.

With $192 million in earnings career to date, I doubt he's taking a 40 to 60 hour a week job. At least I wouldnt

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

3 hours ago, JP51 said:

I guess I will never understand the cap truly... I just keep hearing we are in much better position next year.

We keep hearing WR is the problem too. Even-though we effortlessly score 30 every week and lose because our defense is a door mat. 

[gjv]

Not that concerned about cap space for the upcoming season. More concerned about finding free agents and draftees that can get us over the top.

[JP51]

Just now, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

We keep hearing WR is the problem too. Even-though we effortlessly score 30 every week and lose because our defense is a door mat. 

Well... if given an option to only fix 1 thing Defense or WR I totally pick Defense it was atrocious... it was predicated on turn overs and holding other teams to FGs... horrible passive plan with the definition of mediocrity on the field... that said... a true vertical threat is a huge need for this team.  

[K-9]

3 hours ago, BillsFan2313 said:

 

Trubisky isn't getting cut

Well, they extended Mike White, so that certainly raises the question.

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

3 hours ago, Low Positive said:

They can create over 7 million in space by releasing Von Miller. That's just the start.

 

 Another low hanging fruit is sign Groot to new contract which removes 5th year option salary saving maybe close to $10 mil.  And Allen would be a 3rd big saving, easily knock maybe $15 mil off the top