Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts

[GTripp0012]

It's definately worth saying: none of the cuts have been any guys who had any guaranteed money in their 2010 salaries. That's probably good news for Griffin, Portis, Moss. Samuels is the exception to the rule, for obvious reasons.

The one cut I am expecting that hasn't come yet is Mike Sellers.

Then there's Andre Carter. The Redskins declined to pick up the contract option on Randle El, opting instead for a severance package. They could do the same thing with Carter, but I have to imagine that they will be picking up the next few years of his contract (through 2013? 14?).

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

It's definately worth saying: none of the cuts have been any guys who had any guaranteed money in their 2010 salaries. That's probably good news for Griffin, Portis, Moss. Samuels is the exception to the rule, for obvious reasons.

The one cut I am expecting that hasn't come yet is Mike Sellers.

Then there's Andre Carter. The Redskins declined to pick up the contract option on Randle El, opting instead for a severance package. They could do the same thing with Carter, but I have to imagine that they will be picking up the next few years of his contract (through 2013? 14?).

Doesn't AC have a $ 7M or so roster bonus this year? If so, he might not make it.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Doesn't AC have a $ 7M or so roster bonus this year? If so, he might not make it.

Yeah, it's structured like a new contract though if picked up, so it would be something like $7 million to pick it up, but it would also put him under contract for 5 or so more years. So that $7 million is a good investment if he's going to play three more seasons here, and probably a tough pill to swallow if it's just going to be 2010.

In other words, we kind of have to make a decision on his role in future seasons, not just coming off a strong 2009. He's instantly one of the prizes of free agency if we release him though.

[Dirtbag59]

I'm tempted to say I love this, but at the same time a lot of classy guys are getting let go. ARE, Griff, and Betts will be missed.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I'm tempted to say I love this, but at the same time a lot of classy guys are getting let go. ARE, Griff, and Betts will be missed.

But then again, I think this is part of what got us into trouble, keeping guys who were not producing to what we were paying them out of loyalty. It's a bit sad though. Hopefully they'll land in other teams.

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

But then again, I think this is part of what got us into trouble, keeping guys who were not producing to what we were paying them out of loyalty. It's a bit sad though. Hopefully they'll land in other teams.

Yeah, I mean these are guys who I really enjoyed cheering for...but I can't disagree with any of these releases... its ashame Betts got hurt though... I think that injury is the reason he's gone.

[Dirtbag59]

Lol, Albert Haynesworth is due a $34 million base salary in 2013.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

But then again, I think this is part of what got us into trouble, keeping guys who were not producing to what we were paying them out of loyalty. It's a bit sad though. Hopefully they'll land in other teams.

They will. Would actually be curious to see ARE go back to Pitt. Vet min plus incentives lol.

[Audi]

All of the moves made financial sense except Rock Cartwright. But it wouldn't surprise me if he was copping some sort of attitude that Mike Shanahan didn't take kindly to, and that's what led to his release.

Randy Thomas and Antwaan Randle El and Cornelius Griffin all needed to be cut purely based on how expensive they are. Clinton Portis needs to go, too, but it seems the coaching staff has taken a liking to him, which I don't quite understand.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I'm tempted to say I love this, but at the same time a lot of classy guys are getting let go. ARE, Griff, and Betts will be missed.

I'm not tempted, I'll say it... I love it. Classy guys don't win football games, especially not classy guys in their 30s who are slowed by injury/age. Good players and a good coaching staff win football games. Every one of these guys was paid well, they'll be fine. I wish these guys well, but 12th said it best about a changing of the guard and freshness.

Again, thank God for the uncapped season.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, it's structured like a new contract though if picked up, so it would be something like $7 million to pick it up, but it would also put him under contract for 5 or so more years. So that $7 million is a good investment if he's going to play three more seasons here, and probably a tough pill to swallow if it's just going to be 2010.

In other words, we kind of have to make a decision on his role in future seasons, not just coming off a strong 2009. He's instantly one of the prizes of free agency if we release him though.

I don't think he's a good fit for our rumored 3-4, I don't see the Skins picking up a $7M (or 4-5M) tab for him. We'll find out shortly though.