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[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

am I the only one that sees a need for a safety?

I agree with you, we need another safety that will work well with Taylor. Archuleta sucks, he would be gone if it weren't for his contract killing our cap if he is cut. He will be the highest paid special teamer and situational Strong Safety in league history.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

redskins just released troy vincent according to redskins.com dont know how to link the story sorry

[Twilbert07]

Redskins release safety Troy Vincent


Washington Redskins

Associated Press
2/22/2007 12:01:45 PM
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Veteran safety Troy Vincent was cut Thursday by the Washington Redskins, saving the team about US$1.3 million in salary cap space.
The Redskins signed Vincent six games into the 2006 season after free agent acquisition Adam Archuleta's early struggles, but the five-time Pro Bowl player failed to make much of an impact on the NFC's worst defence.
Vincent, 35, started three games, missed two with a hamstring injury, then returned as a reserve for the final two. His biggest play came on special teams, when he blocked a field goal in the final minute of a win over Dallas.
Vincent, who is the president of the NFL Players Association, began 2006 with Buffalo but was placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring in the season opener. The Bills later released him, and he signed a $3.9-million, three-year contract with the Redskins in October.
Vincent has 47 career interceptions. He is best known for his years as a standout cornerback with Philadelphia from 1996-2003.

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

I agree with you, we need another safety that will work well with Taylor. Archuleta sucks, he would be gone if it weren't for his contract killing our cap if he is cut. He will be the highest paid special teamer and situational Strong Safety in league history.

I don't agree. If we take care of the line, ST will take care of safety...

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

does anyone know how much cap space releasing vincent frees up

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

does anyone know how much cap space releasing vincent frees up

$1.3 Million

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

so that means we are about 6 mil under the cap now right

[MTK]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

so that means we are about 6 mil under the cap now right

Actually I think we're still over by a mill or two.

Where are you getting that number?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Actually I think we're still over by a mill or two.

Where are you getting that number?

Actually prior to cutting Vincent we were $4.3 million under, putting us now at $5.6 under. For a look at the cap situation of ALL 32 teams, check out this article from John (AKA Spongebob) Clayton:

ESPN.com - NFL - Clayton: Who will be the teams to beat in 2007?

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

5.6 mill under and hopefully more cuts to come