Current Redskins Salary Cap Status - 2009

[Schneed10]

The top post in this thread has been updated to reflect the release of Marcus Washington. I have us at $3.6 million in cap space at the moment, pending an official calculation from CC.

We gained $4.5 million in space by cutting Washington, but doing so bumped him out of the top 51 and someone else into it (I'm making a preliminary assumption of $300K moving into the top 51).

I'm continuing to forecast that the Redskins create further cap space by either extending Springs and Taylor, or flat out cutting one or both of them. The additional cap space gained from this would only really allow them to re-sign/tender their own free agents and sign their own draft picks. I'm still not seeing how an "active" free agency (per Zorn) is possible, unless you count re-signing Demetric Evans, DeAngelo Hall, Pete Kendall, tendering Golston Monty and Doughty, and signing a kicker as an active free agency.

It should be noted though that Phillip Daniels' contract is due to void before free agency starts. The team could elect to allow that to happen, let him sit on the market, and eventually bring him back at vet minimum. Doing this would free up about $1.0 - 1.5 million in cap space.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

The top post in this thread has been updated to reflect the release of Marcus Washington. I have us at $3.6 million in cap space at the moment, pending an official calculation from CC.

We gained $4.5 million in space by cutting Washington, but doing so bumped him out of the top 51 and someone else into it (I'm making a preliminary assumption of $300K moving into the top 51).

You must be a joy to go shopping with . We can buy this couch, but doing so would assume X amount being moved to the kitchen renovation, but if we wait until June 1...

I'm continuing to forecast that the Redskins create further cap space by either extending Springs and Taylor, or flat out cutting one or both of them. The additional cap space gained from this would only really allow them to re-sign/tender their own free agents and sign their own draft picks. I'm still not seeing how an "active" free agency (per Zorn) is possible, unless you count re-signing Demetric Evans, DeAngelo Hall, Pete Kendall, tendering Golston Monty and Doughty, and signing a kicker as an active free agency.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned much is that some teams (don't know which) have apparently expressed some interest in Montgomery and Golston, the Redskins could work out essentially a sign and trade with those guys as they are RFAs. So it's kind of like when the Redskins traded Bryan Johnson (who was an UDFA) to Chicago for a 6th rounder. Monty and/or Golston would likely command a higher pick.

It should be noted though that Phillip Daniels' contract is due to void before free agency starts. The team could elect to allow that to happen, let him sit on the market, and eventually bring him back at vet minimum. Doing this would free up about $1.0 - 1.5 million in cap space.

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That's probably going to happen. JLC mentioned restructuring Samuels and Griffin as options. That's possible. I've heard some contracts will be restructured just hadn't heard which.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

The top post in this thread has been updated to reflect the release of Marcus Washington. I have us at $3.6 million in cap space at the moment, pending an official calculation from CC.

We gained $4.5 million in space by cutting Washington, but doing so bumped him out of the top 51 and someone else into it (I'm making a preliminary assumption of $300K moving into the top 51).

I'm continuing to forecast that the Redskins create further cap space by either extending Springs and Taylor, or flat out cutting one or both of them. The additional cap space gained from this would only really allow them to re-sign/tender their own free agents and sign their own draft picks. I'm still not seeing how an "active" free agency (per Zorn) is possible, unless you count re-signing Demetric Evans, DeAngelo Hall, Pete Kendall, tendering Golston Monty and Doughty, and signing a kicker as an active free agency.

It should be noted though that Phillip Daniels' contract is due to void before free agency starts. The team could elect to allow that to happen, let him sit on the market, and eventually bring him back at vet minimum. Doing this would free up about $1.0 - 1.5 million in cap space.

One another note Schneed, they're not going to tender Doughty so he's pretty much gone.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

One another note Schneed, they're not going to tender Doughty so he's pretty much gone.

Curious about this move... does it possibly mean the FO and Springs are talking seriously about him moving to safety (and staying in DC obviously)?

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

One another note Schneed, they're not going to tender Doughty so he's pretty much gone.

So how does this work out for picks? Since we drafted Doughty and he is let go then what do we get if anything?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

So how does this work out for picks? Since we drafted Doughty and he is let go then what do we get if anything?

Since we didn't tender him an offer, he essentially became an unrestricted free agent

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Since we didn't tender him an offer, he essentially became an unrestricted free agent

Great! So that means we get nothing but another roster spot to fill.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Since we didn't tender him an offer, he essentially became an unrestricted free agent

Do you (or anybody) know when the cutoff date is for tendering RFAs?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Do you (or anybody) know when the cutoff date is for tendering RFAs?

February 26

[Trample the Elderly]

Now that we're doing the things that a lot of people have been screaming for we'll have to see what we get. I doubt that Washington will be the last cap casualty. So with that being said, who's going to step up to fill Washington's spot, Blades? He's been doing it already right? How about Campbell, Fincher, or Sinclair? I think Horton can take Doughty's spot. He did so and shined. Can Evans take Taylor's spot? Well, hasn't he already?

Although I hate to see Washington and JG's draft class go, they're just too old now. They gave us their best, earned respect from players, coaches, and fans alike, and they got paid hansomely. What Washington takes with him is more important than his ability. His demeanor, attitude, and presence cannot be bought or drafted. I'd resign him later on just for his leadership.

I think that this is a good trend. We're starting to build up our own people. We're getting depth. The money situation has improved. We aren't trading away all of our draft picks. (This year was set up by two moves, Kendall and a desperation move for Taylor). We did draft last year. Instead of getting another's teams players we're getting our own. In the coming years we'll have money to get that one player out there. This year we can get a few good players. IMO we're better off with guys who are hungry for the big contract instead of guys who already have one. It'll be great if we can start to make roster decisions based on good football and not good money sense.
Perhaps we're starting to see that now?

My two biggest concerns are, can Hall or Rogers step up to the plate if Springs is let go? Also, what about our D-line? We've got older guys and guys that are unrestricted and restricted free agents. There's a big ? mark above that and I'm anxious to see what's going to happen there.

[CrazyCanuck]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

The top post in this thread has been updated to reflect the release of Marcus Washington. I have us at $3.6 million in cap space at the moment, pending an official calculation from CC.

With Albright and Marcus I have us at $3.356M of cap room.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

With Albright and Marcus I have us at $3.356M of cap room.

Oh right right, I forgot about the Red Snapper. Thanks CC.