Mike32282 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 The purging began in earnest Wednesday as more than a dozen players were released by their teams to create cap room. Some of the more notable names to receive their walking papers: Broncos defensive end Trevor Pryce and running back Mike Anderson; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Sam Adams and safety Lawyer Milloy; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Brentson Buckner and running back Stephen Davis; and Miami Dolphins cornerback Sam Madison and offensive tackle Damion McIntosh. "You ain't seen nothin' yet," an executive for an AFC team said Wednesday night. "By this time tomorrow, there could be another 200 players released. And that's probably a conservative estimate." The NFL owners will meet in New York Thursday to discuss the stalemated talks with the NFL Players Association. But the meeting isn't expected to accomplish much. The biggest obstacle to a new CBA is the owners' own differences over the issue of revenue-sharing, and the league said that subject won't even be broached at the meeting. Without a new CBA, teams will head into free agency with a much lower `06 salary-cap number (about $95 million) than the one they'd be operating with if there were a contract extension (between $105 million and $110 million). They'll also be operating under a restrictive set of rules regarding how contracts can be structured and what counts against this year's cap. Bottom line: There are a lot of teams in deep salary-cap doo-doo right now. According to league sources, 13 of the league's 32 teams were over the projected $95 million cap as of Wednesday. Another four were just $4 million or less under it, which isn't even enough cap space to sign all of their draft picks. Most of those teams have spent the week desperately trying to rework contracts to get their cap number down. If that doesn't work, their only alternative would be to release players. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews...ts/13996174.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 This should be very interesting to watch unfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 Check out what it says about the Redskins.... In an attempt to get under the cap by Friday's deadline, the Redskins have been trying, without much success, to rework the contracts of several veterans, including offensive tackle Jon Jansen and guard Randy Thomas. They've also been shopping quarterback Patrick Ramsey. According to one league source, the Redskins might have to cut all but 37 of their players currently under contract to get under the cap by Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Then they have to have room for draft picks too right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 Then they have to have room for draft picks too right? 616277[/snapback] yup, or else they just waive their right to draft and take a big fine from the Commish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Then they have to have room for draft picks too right? 616277[/snapback] And to sign their RFAs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexicanbills45 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Welcome to salary cap!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 yup, or else they just waive their right to draft and take a big fine from the Commish. 616279[/snapback] Good god what a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Good god what a mess. 616284[/snapback] Feels good to be in decent cap space, doesnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Feels good to be in decent cap space, doesnt it? 616285[/snapback] Yeah it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 And to sign their RFAs... 616281[/snapback] Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Yeah it does. 616287[/snapback] Wow, just had a freaky thought. Say we switched salary cap situations with the Redskins. Say we were the ones who might have to release 20 players today just to get under the cap. This board would implode by 4pm today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Wow, just had a freaky thought. Say we switched salary cap situations with the Redskins. Say we were the ones who might have to release 20 players today just to get under the cap. This board would implode by 4pm today. 616290[/snapback] Oh yeah it would. We need to be in great cap shape to pick up the "losses" of other teams. How many teams will want to trade down in the draft now also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Wow, just had a freaky thought. Say we switched salary cap situations with the Redskins. Say we were the ones who might have to release 20 players today just to get under the cap. This board would implode by 4pm today. 616290[/snapback] By 4? I say by lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I actually wish the CBA would get signed today because that would put the Bills somewhare between $25-$28 million below the new salary cap. Granted there would be other teams in even better shape but still, that is a lot of money to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I don't think they need to have money for their draft picks until July, although yes, they still need to rework to get under the cap at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Wow, just had a freaky thought. Say we switched salary cap situations with the Redskins. Say we were the ones who might have to release 20 players today just to get under the cap. This board would implode by 4pm today. 616290[/snapback] But at the same time we probably wouldn't lose anyone we'd really miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 I don't think they need to have money for their draft picks until July, although yes, they still need to rework to get under the cap at that point. 616297[/snapback] Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I hope 200+ are cut -- 'cause it will be so fun to watch all their names on ESPN's ticker at the bottom of the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 All of this is going to cause the NFLPA to come back to the bargaining table very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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