Ryanless Falcons Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Does anyone know what the new cap for us is after the signings? I know that it could not have decreased immensely, but just like to keep up with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 The NFL and NFLPA are still working out to see if they can increase the cap from $125 million, so until its finalized we won't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Pat Kirwan has the latest numbers based on last year's cap and it's at $21.5 prior to Biermann's contract... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanless Falcons Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Pat Kirwan has the latest numbers based on last year's cap and it's at $21.5 prior to Biermann's contract...Does that include the possibility that grimes does not get a deal and sign his tender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Does that include the possibility that grimes does not get a deal and sign his tender?Nope, Grimes tag isn't added in yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanless Falcons Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Haven't been able to digest the new CBA, but is the rookie wage scale not still separate? I believe that it was in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Nope, Grimes tag isn't added in yet.Yes it is, Decoud and Biermann's deal is= to about 4 Mil against the cap. ERFA are about 500 K a piece.we started out at 30.6 Mil. He must be adding in an expected 5 MIl cap boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~GotJsOnDeck~ Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 That would be good info once they have decided on what the expanded cap will end up being.I'm sure we should hear sumthin within the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Yes it is, Decoud and Biermann's deal is= to about 4 Mil against the cap. ERFA are about 500 K a piece.we started out at 30.6 Mil. He must be adding in an expected 5 MIl cap boostThere is no boost expected but I'm pretty certain it doesn't include Grimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon057 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Current Salary Cap StatusFalcons 2012 Cap RoomAccording to Pat Yasinskas from ESPN, "The Falcons will have $30.6 million in cap space," based on the salary cap in 2012 being the same as it was in 2011. Using this information, it looks like Atlanta will be re-signing quite a few free agents this offseason, but could also be real players in free agency if they manage their cap right.Problematic Cap HitsCurrently, Michael Turner is costing $7 million towards the cap, and it's given that his production has warranted a large contract. However, one must wonder whether Turner has been falling off a bit after getting over 300 carries in his first three years in Atlanta.Atlanta could save around $5 million by cutting Turner for this year and another $5.5 million next year if they cut him after June 2nd.Ovie Mughelli is in the last year of his contract, and if he's cut he could save $3 million in cap space. Ovie is coming off a nasty ACL and MCL injury and needs to show that he is fully recovered before the season. If not, the Falcons could cut him to save that money.Sam Baker is owed $2.56 million on his contract that the Falcons can get out of easily. It would be smart to cut the dead weight in Baker this offseason.Matt Ryan Extension could open up some cap roomThe Falcons are looking into extending Matt Ryan's deal, and doing so could free up as much as $10 million this season for use in free agency.Ryan is a very likely extension candidate as he has been a pro bowl caliber quarterback for the Falcons since 2008 and will only get better under Koetter's new scheme.Add in his $13.5M cap hit for 2012 as it currently sits and Atlanta could sign him to a $100-plus million contract, and still have him with an extremely low cap hit for the 2012 season.Total Possible cap savingsBetween a possible Matt Ryan extension and possible releases of Turner, Mugheli and even Babineaux the Falcons could have up to $50 million in cap space in the 2012 season with just 3 more moves. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Falcons make those moves and use the cap to make a run at one of the free agents later in this article.here is the boost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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