Moderators can feel free to delete this thread but I thought it would be good to have a thread that only gives info on rumors and reports without any of us chiming in with our opinions on them.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Browns are "very interested" in free agent FB Kyle Juszczyk.
I want the Giants to take a look at him. More than just a FB.
Yes this guy is the best FB to come along since Vonta Leach. I am surprised that the Giants haven't expressed interest in Juszcyk. He is a beast.
I think we can make an educated guess on how important a fullback is to the team based on how they addressed it last year, and how they didn't attempt to address it all when they lost all their potential fullbacks.
OL market is about to get lit up. Doubt we'll be able to afford any of the FA's we've heard about. Looks like we'll have to wait to see who gets cut, and if we can find any diamonds in the rough in the draft.
I'm guessing their cap space just got much better?
Alshon Jeffrey perhaps?
If I remember correctly I think it only saves $5M in cap. Someone correct if incorrect.
Here's what I found:
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Cowboys release Romo now
This appears to be the clubhouse leader of possible scenarios. If the Cowboys release Romo prior to the free agency period, or during the beginning phase of it, they would gain $5.1 million of 2017 salary cap space while saving $14 million in actual cash by not having to pay his base salary for the season.
Were Romo to stay on the Cowboys roster for 2017, his cap hit would be $24.7 million. The extra $10.7 million on top of his $14 million salary for the season is due to the signing and restructuring bonuses the Cowboys have used to clear up cap space over the duration of Romos time in Dallas.
On top of the $10.7 million 2017 allocation, there are also $5.7 million allocated to 2018 and $3.2 million in 2019 that must be accounted for. If hes released, these amounts accelerate onto the 2017 cap.So while the $14 million in base salary goes away, the $10.7 million, $5.7 million and $3.2 million all hit the 2017 cap. That total, $19.6 million, sits on the Cowboys cap as dead money. That would be a $5.1 million cap savings from his hit of $24.7 million if he were still on the roster.
While some might say its not enough savings to warrant moving away from a great backup option (especially because another backup will eat into that $5.1 million), one must consider all of the space that now sits on future years cap totals.
Romo is currently on the books for 2018 for a $25.2 million cap hit. A base salary of $19.5 million is wiped out from the release, and $5.7 million of prorated bonus accelerates off that ledger as well. Same for 2019, when he has a $23.7 million bill due.
Cowboys release Romo as June 1 designation
The NFL has a built-in rule that allows a team to push off some of the dead money acceleration to next years cap. If the team is willing to wait on the benefits of removing a players base salary ($14 million) until a few weeks after the draft, then they can push the remaining proration (for Romo $8.9 million) into 2018.
That means Romo remains on the books during the first wave of free agency for his full $24.7 million hit. Once June 1 arrives (its actually a date in May now, but the name remains), Romos base salary comes off the books and he only counts $10.7 million against the cap for 2017.
Romo will now take up $8.9 million of 2018 cap space for the bonus amounts that were allocated to the 2018 and 2019 seasons. This gets Romo to a new team as quickly as possible for his benefit. The release happens as soon as the league year starts, but the Cowboys dont see the savings until later.
...Marshall is headed the other way took less for two reasons, his family life in NY and a shot at a title. If he shopped for max money he probably gets around $9M per for two years. Which is what the Jets paid him.
I don't understand what the Dolphins are doing there.
I want the Giants to take a look at him. More than just a FB.
Not sure if anything materializes in this market, but heard today the two RBs that would interest #Giants most: Eddie Lacy + Latavius Murray
when healthy Lacy is a beast, would love to see him in a Giant uniform...
I want the Giants to take a look at him. More than just a FB.
Yes this guy is the best FB to come along since Vonta Leach. I am surprised that the Giants haven't expressed interest in Juszcyk. He is a beast.
Per Christ Mortenson.
That is insane!
Great signing if true. Maybe Warford shakes free and comes to NY.
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ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Browns are "very interested" in free agent FB Kyle Juszczyk.
I want the Giants to take a look at him. More than just a FB.
Yes this guy is the best FB to come along since Vonta Leach. I am surprised that the Giants haven't expressed interest in Juszcyk. He is a beast.
I think we can make an educated guess on how important a fullback is to the team based on how they addressed it last year, and how they didn't attempt to address it all when they lost all their potential fullbacks.
Well...that sucks.
Jets have a ton of interest in free agent LB Nick Perry from Green Bay. 11 sack year last season.
Alshon Jeffrey perhaps?
Alshon Jeffrey perhaps?
If I remember correctly I think it only saves $5M in cap. Someone correct if incorrect.
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I'm guessing their cap space just got much better?
Alshon Jeffrey perhaps?
If I remember correctly I think it only saves $5M in cap. Someone correct if incorrect.
Here's what I found:
This appears to be the clubhouse leader of possible scenarios. If the Cowboys release Romo prior to the free agency period, or during the beginning phase of it, they would gain $5.1 million of 2017 salary cap space while saving $14 million in actual cash by not having to pay his base salary for the season.
Were Romo to stay on the Cowboys roster for 2017, his cap hit would be $24.7 million. The extra $10.7 million on top of his $14 million salary for the season is due to the signing and restructuring bonuses the Cowboys have used to clear up cap space over the duration of Romos time in Dallas.
On top of the $10.7 million 2017 allocation, there are also $5.7 million allocated to 2018 and $3.2 million in 2019 that must be accounted for. If hes released, these amounts accelerate onto the 2017 cap.So while the $14 million in base salary goes away, the $10.7 million, $5.7 million and $3.2 million all hit the 2017 cap. That total, $19.6 million, sits on the Cowboys cap as dead money. That would be a $5.1 million cap savings from his hit of $24.7 million if he were still on the roster.
While some might say its not enough savings to warrant moving away from a great backup option (especially because another backup will eat into that $5.1 million), one must consider all of the space that now sits on future years cap totals.
Romo is currently on the books for 2018 for a $25.2 million cap hit. A base salary of $19.5 million is wiped out from the release, and $5.7 million of prorated bonus accelerates off that ledger as well. Same for 2019, when he has a $23.7 million bill due.
Romo - ( New Window )
The NFL has a built-in rule that allows a team to push off some of the dead money acceleration to next years cap. If the team is willing to wait on the benefits of removing a players base salary ($14 million) until a few weeks after the draft, then they can push the remaining proration (for Romo $8.9 million) into 2018.
That means Romo remains on the books during the first wave of free agency for his full $24.7 million hit. Once June 1 arrives (its actually a date in May now, but the name remains), Romos base salary comes off the books and he only counts $10.7 million against the cap for 2017.
Romo will now take up $8.9 million of 2018 cap space for the bonus amounts that were allocated to the 2018 and 2019 seasons. This gets Romo to a new team as quickly as possible for his benefit. The release happens as soon as the league year starts, but the Cowboys dont see the savings until later.
Per Steve Smith Sr twitter.
Falcons sign QB Matt Schaub- 2 years $9M
Bills sign FB Pat Dimarco- 4 years $8.5M (from Atlanta)
49ers sign WR Marquise Goodwin (Redskins showed interest)
Patrick DiMarco
Zach Line
Kyle Juszcyk
Link - ( New Window )
Told by two sources #Dolphins to announce Kenny Stills re-signing, not leaving for #Eagles.
Told by two sources #Dolphins to announce Kenny Stills re-signing, not leaving for #Eagles.
Stills got $32 million over 4 years, $20 million guaranteed from the Dolphins. He should name his first born after his agent.
The talk of $12 mil per was of course ridiculous, but the Dolphins still overpaid by a silly amount in my opinion.
This was discussed earlier here (archived): http://corner.bigblueinteractive.com/index.php?mode=2&thread=549653
I knew I was low, but $8 million per? We got Brandon Marshall for $6 mil per. Haha, 'Phins.
Jamal Charles expected to visit with the Seahawks
That's a great get for Tampa if he stays healthy. Whomever doesn't win the East is going to fight it out with Tampa for a WC spot, in my opinion.
Is it because they are CFL or Arena league teams?
Bengals OT Andrew Whitworth expected to sign with LA Rams.