I use Spotrac...
The combined moves are believed to create an additional $12.27 million in cap space.
Schwartz was scheduled to make $3.925 million in salary in 2016 and count $4.908 million against the 2016 salary cap. Cutting Schwartz saves the Giants $2.992 million against the cap with $1.917 million in dead money.
Beatty was scheduled to make $6.625 million in salary in 2016 and count $9.175 million against the 2016 salary cap. Cutting Beatty saves the Giants $4.175 million against the cap with $5 million in dead money.
Beason was scheduled to make $2.8 million in salary in 2016 and count $6.567 million against the 2016 salary cap. Cutting Beason saves the Giants $5.1 million against the cap with $1.467 million in dead money.
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hopefully the right players will be available to use the $$$ on.
How would this work?
60M without the Cruz restructure, which you can assume is immanent or he would have been axed today as well.
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if Beatty is designated a post-June 1 cut as well.
How would this work?
$2.5M in dead money in '16 and '17 instead of the full $5M hit in '16.
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Well, these cuts put the Giants in a position to overpay for guys like that from Denver. They can't afford to keep them all. Jackson would be a guy who the Giants would have to overpay for and make it difficult for Denver to match.
As JonC mentioned, the Giants can choose to spread the $5MM dead-money hit across 2016 and 2017 because Beatty has two years left on his contract (unlike Jon Beason, for example). The handling of the dead money affects the distribution of the savings across the two league years, but the aggregate saved is still $13.5MM either way. For Schwartz, the two-year savings is probably in the $7.5-8MM range.
I remember reports of a shouting match between JR and TC over the Pettigout cut.
wither its the total or the highest paid 51 players)
The question is, how many quality players will that buy?
Won't be able to sign anyone we need post June 1st that money would end up rolling over and if that's the case why not cut him next year I hope we make a splash this offseason just can't see a fish out there that will make that splash
If, for whatever reason, they need the extra $2.5MM in 2016, they have it. If they don't need it, the money rolls over into 2017. I think there's a misconception that this kind of maneuver steals from the future. It's not theft; more like a no-fee credit line.
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not sure why they would defer to post-June 1st. They have plenty of cap space now.
If, for whatever reason, they need the extra $2.5MM in 2016, they have it. If they don't need it, the money rolls over into 2017. I think there's a misconception that this kind of maneuver steals from the future. It's not theft; more like a no-fee credit line.
Great point, in essence, if they designate Beatty a post June 1st cut, and the team doesnt use the money, it would be rolled over to 2017 increasing their "adjusted salary cap" upward which would off-set the dead money that was now sent to 2017.
Only those that have been cut or are without contracts. Free Agency doesn't officially begin until next month.
The Giants should be very careful to get players that fit the roles the coaches set. It seems like the Eagles spent a lot of very good players who couldn't fit into the Eagles schemes.
I'd look instead at Michael Griffin types. Reasonably priced and, most importantly, hungry.
The Giants should be very careful to get players that fit the roles the coaches set. It seems like the Eagles spent a lot of very good players who couldn't fit into the Eagles schemes.
It's also how the Redskins got in trouble. They were always trying to patch up all their holes in Free Agency.
The Giants should be very careful to get players that fit the roles the coaches set. It seems like the Eagles spent a lot of very good players who couldn't fit into the Eagles schemes.
I see another 2005 type spree on the horizon.
I'd look instead at Michael Griffin types. Reasonably priced and, most importantly, hungry.
Terps, the Giants are freeing that money up for something. The whole reason why McAdoo was kept around was to limit the transitions around Eli to get the best out of the remaining 4-5 years of his career. The Giants have a lot of holes to fill, so they need all the money they can get. But my assumption is that we are going to see them go after some defensive lineman in free agency and those guys don't come cheap.
all good moves, time for a team makeover...
An impact Defensive Lineman...
...a big WR to take pressure off ODB...
...a pass blocking OT...
...and a FS to correct the McCourty whiff.
I think we take care of those first, and then start filling in where we can.
Roster holes??
The Giants just got rid of 3 unreliable over 30 year old players...who would have been roster holes as soon as training camp starts...good riddance...the Giants are better off saving those spots for young, hungry, talented players like 21 year old Bobby Hart...who will give the Giants a better chance of playing a full season for far less money...
I think these moves are a no brainer...
An impact Defensive Lineman...
...a big WR to take pressure off ODB...
...a pass blocking OT...
...and a FS to correct the McCourty whiff.
That's an odd characterization from somebody who reacted this way to the prospect of the Giants paying up for McCourty a year ago:
put the $$$ into the D-Line. Dont buy a bunch of DBs when your line stinks
Would much rather beef up the D-Line than throw a bunch of $$$ at McCourty or Rahim Moore
when u have a great front 7 it makes it much easier to play S
If only the 2015 Giants had added Jerry Hughes (and his five sacks)... - ( New Window )
My point is - I expect Reese to take another swing.
Exhibit 1. Von Miller - after he gets his money, does his play improve, stay the same, or decrease? The money says his play will decrease. What's the X factor on a new team if somebody outbids Denver? (not that this would happen)
I honestly hope the Giants eyes don't get big when looking at some of these FA's. I don't think they'll overbuy, it's never been the Giants way. I prefer stockpiling up on the "above average" FA's
I'd hate for us to sign two or three mega deals and for these guys to come in and play "average" now that they have the really big money tucked away. Sorry, but look at SUH this year for Detroit - his worst year as a pro.
So Reese isn't correcting his mistakes here?