Current Redskins Salary Cap Status - 2009

[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?

[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.

[SkinsExaminer]

If the Redskins decide to trade their first round pick for extra picks how would that affect the salary cap/rookie pool? I'm curious to know if their current cap situation plays into any decision on whether they trade down?

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by SkinsExaminer

If the Redskins decide to trade their first round pick for extra picks how would that affect the salary cap/rookie pool? I'm curious to know if their current cap situation plays into any decision on whether they trade down?

It would decrease the Redskins rookie pool allotment, but not by a significant margin. A first round pick carries heavy weight in the rookie pool allotment calculation, but replacing one pick with two (say a 2nd and a 3rd or something) makes the net change insignificant. I don't think the cap would be a motivating factor in a trade down from 13. If they make such a trade, the motivating factor would be to simply acquire more players and build depth.

[Luxorreb]

Can't trade Moss. If you wanted to trade Moss before last season was the time to do it. Moss has no help at WR except for Cooley. We need a TJ Houshmanzadeh. Or Boldin. #89 needs some help.

[53Fan]

Thanks CC. Is the Redsnapper that good? I don't know, let's go checkout the film....

[SkinsExaminer]

Here is my analyisis of some of the free agent defensive tackles.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SkinsExaminer

Here is my analyisis of some of the free agent defensive tackles.

Welcome to the board SkinsExaminer! Good analysis. Appreciate your imput.