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Originally Posted by Schneed10
If I can add one comment, absolutely genius move by the 'Skins.
- We cleared his contract off the 08 and 09 years, which helped immensely because our cap was getting heavy in those years.
- We got rid of a huge free agent mistake without taking a huge cap penalty.
- We actually got a 6th round pick for someone who is a complete bum in our system.
Setting up Archuleta's deal as $5 million guaranteed up front, and $5 million guaranteed one year later is what allowed us to make this move. If we had given him all $10 million up front, this move would have been impossible. Genius contract structuring by our front office, showing that they know how to plan for contingencies when going after free agents. It shows they actually put thought into what they're doing, rather than just running willy-nilly and buying up every player in sight.
Bravo, Danny, bravo.
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I have to agree with this one as well. To clear up the AA contract and get a pick at the same time is genius. Remember everyone - a guy name Colston on the Saints was a 6th round pick so don't discount lower rounds picks - there are hidden gems if you can find them.
One question though - with getting rid of AA contract for 08 and beyond would it be resonable to assume that this is a make or break year for Brandon Llyod? I remember seeing many posts saying we could not get rid of both AA and Lloyd due to the cap hits - but it would seem to me that now that the Skins have cleared up AA and he is off the books after 07 if Brandon Llyod does not start playing up to his contract he will be gone after this year - correct?