g-dawg Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 After Umenyiora deal, Falcons are $2.9 million under the capBy D. Orlando LedbetterANALYSIS OF THE FALCONS' FREE AGENCY PLANFLOWERY BRANCH – NFL fans in other cities have a major gripe with their ownership.Some owners take the big television revenue check and stuff it their big fat pockets.Falcons fans can rejoice because owner Arthur Blank has not been shy about letting his football men spend up to the cap in order to field the best team possible. And, he’s getting ready to authorized a major expenditure to re-sign quarterback Matt Ryan to a deal that’s projected to land in the $126 million to $138 million range.The official contract numbers for defensive end Osi Umenyiora’s deal are at the NFLPA office and with 59 players under contract the Falcons’ cap number is $123.58 million. They are actually $303,399 over the cap. However, per league rules, counting just the top 51 contracts, they are at $120.34 million and are $2.93 million under the cap. The Falcons committed $91.08 million to retain safety William Moore, tight end Tony Gonzalez, tackle Sam Baker, running back Antone Smith and right guard Garrett Reynolds.The Falcons also committed $24 million on running back Steven Jackson and Umenyiora to push their total offseason number to $115.08 million.Cornerback Dunta Robinson was snapped up by the Kansas City Chiefs and some of their reserves have moved on, including quarterback Luke McCown (Saints), cornerback Brent Grimes (Miami) defensive end Lawrence Sidbury (Indianapolis), defensive tackle Vance Walker (Oakland) and tackle Will Svitek (New England).Running back Michael Turner and defensive end John Abraham are in the group of former Falcons who are still available.Here’s our Falcons free agent tracker:RETURNEESThe Falcons committed $91.08 million to retain safety William Moore, tight end Tony Gonzalez, tackle Sam Baker, running back Antone Smith and right guard Garrett Reynolds.The Falcons also committed $24 million on running back Steven Jackson and Umenyiora to push their total offseason number to $115.08 million.Cornerback Dunta Robinson was snapped up by the Kansas City Chiefs and some of their reserves have moved on, including quarterback Luke McCown (Saints), cornerback Brent Grimes (Miami) defensive end Lawrence Sidbury (Indianapolis), defensive tackle Vance Walker (Oakland) and tackle Will Svitek (New England).Running back Michael Turner and defensive end John Abraham are in the group of former Falcons who are still available.Here’s our Falcons free agent tracker:WILLIAM MOORE, SS: Moore received a five-year contract worth $29.512 with escalators that could take it up to $32 million. Moore received a signing bonus of $8.25 million and his cap number for 2012 is $3.9 million. He is set to receive base salaries of $2.25 million (2013), $3.5 million (2014), $3.5 million (2015), $4.5 million (2016) and $6.25 million (2017).ANTONE SMITH, RB: He signed a two-year, $1.425 million deal.GARRETT REYNOLDS, OG: Reynolds two-year deal was worth $2.58 million. He received a $500,000 signing bonus, with $700,000 of the deal guaranteed. His cap number for 2013 is $1 million. He set to receive base salaries of $715,000 (2013) and $1.285 million (2014).SAM BAKER, OT: He signed a six-year, $41.1 million deal with $18.25 million guaranteed. Baker also received a $10 million signing bonus. Baker’s base salaries are $1 million (2013), $3.25 million (2014), $4.5 million (2015), $5.25 million (2016), $6.5 million (2017) and $6.6 million (2018). Baker’s cap number is $3 million for 2013.TONY GONZALEZ, TE: He signed a two-year, $14 million contract and will count for $5.25 million on the 2013 salary cap. He’s set to receive a base salary of $3.5 million and he has a bonus of $3.5 million. In 2014, his base salary is $4.0 million with a roster bonus of $3 million if he plans to continue playing. A two-year deal was done in order to spread his bonus money out over two years.FREE AGENT PICKUPSTEVEN JACKSON, RB: He signed a three-year, $12 million deal. Jackson’s deal, of which $4 million was guaranteed, has a cap number of $2.916 for 2013. He received a $3.5 million signing bonus and has base salaries are $1.75 million ($500,000 guaranteed in 2013), $3 million (2014) and $3.75 million (2015).OSI UMENYIORA, DE: He signed a two-year, $8.5 million deal with an escalator clause that could take the deal up to $12 million. He has a cap number of $3.75 million. He received a $2.5 million signing bonus.PLAYERS LOSTLUKE McCOWN, QB, NEW ORLEANS: He signed a one-year contract. He had a $825,000 base salary last season. Dominique Davis, who didn't play a snap last season, is currently the No. 2 quarterback.BRENT GRIMES, CB, MIAMI: He signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with a $2.25 million signing bonus. A total of $3 million of the deal is guaranteed. He also received a $25,000 workout bonus.CHRISTOPHER OWENS, CB, CLEVELAND: He signed a one-year, $1 million deal. A total of $300,000 was guaranteed.LAWRENCE SIDBURY, DE, INDIANAPOLIS: He signed a one-year, $780,000 contract with $65,000 signing bonus.Will SVITEK, OT, NEW ENGLAND: He signed a one-year, $1 million deal with $500,000 guaranteed.VANCE WALKER, DT, OAKLAND: He signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Raiders. He has a $1.3 million base salary with a $500,000 signing bonus and $200,000 workout bonus.RE-SIGNED WITH ANOTHER TEAMDUNTA ROBINSON, CB: He signed a three-year deal worth $13.8 million. He received a $3 million signing bonus.STILL AVAILABLEJOHN ABRAHAM, DE: He has visited Seattle, San Francisco and New England.MICHAEL PALMER, TE: He played in 44 games and made four starts over three seasons. He caught 21 passes for 124 yards and three touchdowns.MIKE COX, FB: The former Georgia Tech standout started 11 games for the Falcons over the past two seasons and played in 16 games overall. He also played three seasons with the Chiefs.CHRIS HOPE, FS/SS: Former Pro Bowler played well on special teams last season and saw some action in the dime defense in the playoffs.MICHAEL TURNER, RB: He was officially released because of a failed physical, which was listed in the league transactions. Turner aggravated an ankle injury in the NFC championship game. He limped off the field in the third quarter and did not return. The team did not announce any additional information about the injury or if he required offseason surgery. Turner played in all 18 games last season and rushed for 800 yards on 222 carries during the regular season. He had a groin surgery after the 2011 season. Turner plans to keep playing in the NFL.RETIREDTODD McCLURE, C: He announced that he will retire after 14 years in the NFL trenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Who will the next sacred cow be. If their smart they will extend some contracts ASAP if they want another vet or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yep281986 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Snatch up Hope for a mill and Abe for two. Trade up in the draft to make sure we get one of the best 3 CBs.Bring em home TD!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 We got alot of draft picks to sign as well .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yep281986 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 We got alot of draft picks to sign as well ....I dont think draft picks count against the cap. I could be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fibonacci/Mashburn Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I don't believe any cap numbers.we can make room easily.plus it does not matter.cause again we can make room, move things around, ect etc etc (millions of ways to get extra money to spend on someone if we want) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXVIII-III Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 That A. Smith contract was a waste. They never use him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 That A. Smith contract was a waste. They never use him!special teamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fibonacci/Mashburn Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Snatch up Hope for a mill and Abe for two. Trade up in the draft to make sure we get one of the best 3 CBs.Bring em home TD!!!!!!LOLdo you know how much it cost rookies?do you know how much it cost for getting a player in the lower rounds?special teamerdag nabbit you beat me to it.edit: I wish people watched more of football then just a stat sheet- now we know why everyone thinks biermann sucks, and etc of players. and then that is why TD is horrible at draft picks.- - I said to much. (going back to my cave at work for doing taxes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) I dont think draft picks count against the cap. I could be wrong though.Up until the final cutdowns only the 51 most expensive contracts countthat might include a draft pick or twoadded I think the roster is now at 52 players under contract (?) Edited April 3, 2013 by delaigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I dont think draft picks count against the cap. I could be wrong though.They do. Usually teams reserve about $4-6 million for draft and UDFAs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXVIII-III Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 special teamerYou could get a cheaper one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVJATL Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Snatch up Hope for a mill and Abe for two. Trade up in the draft to make sure we get one of the best 3 CBs.Bring em home TD!!!!!!Make it Abe for $2 mil with Hope and Winfield for vet mins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fibonacci/Mashburn Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 They do. Usually teams reserve about $4-6 million for draft and UDFAsmmmmm I say 2.5 to 5.it depends on where they pick at and what they get.someone who gets to draft in first place. they will spend a good bit. someone who picks at 32.....will spend less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 They do. Usually teams reserve about $4-6 million for draft and UDFAsand this year ATL has to account for 11 not just 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXVIII-III Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 dag nabbit you beat me to it.edit: I wish people watched more of football then just a stat sheet- now we know why everyone thinks biermann sucks, and etc of players. and then that is why TD is horrible at draft picks.- - I said to much. (going back to my cave at work for doing taxes)Well, that was a judgemental/egotistical post. I'm starting to see why people say some of the things they do about you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychic Gibbon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Oh boy. I can't wait for the next wave of "Release player X for cap space!" threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yep281986 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 LOLdo you know how much it cost rookies?do you know how much it cost for getting a player in the lower rounds?Im not talking about trading up to a top 10 pick. More like the 20th pick. It wont take much to move up 10 spots in the draft. It also wont be more than a 1 or 2 million dollar cap hit if that. TD isnt done working his way around the cap. He can make room and I doubt he waits til the 30th pick to get a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I dont think draft picks count against the cap. I could be wrong though.They don't that money is already sat to the side. Its around $4-5M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game Blouses™ Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 and this year ATL has to account for 11 not just 7only the top 51 contracts count, round 4 on basically make min so they don't make any real effectI don't why people are getting hung up on this, last year's #30 pick made (1.2mil), #60 (600k) and #92 (520k)... minus 480k (our bottom players make this year) from each and that's less than 1 mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Oh boy. I can't wait for the next wave of "Release player X for cap space!" threads.Obligingly Release Ryan save a lot of cap space --DD is Da Futur Edited April 3, 2013 by delaigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 You could get a cheaper one...tell that to the front office. Nothing I can do about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Well, that was a judgemental/egotistical post. I'm starting to see why people say some of the things they do about you...well he's only telling the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) only the top 51 contracts count, round 4 on basically make min so they don't make any real effectI don't why people are getting hung up on this, last year's #30 pick made (1.2mil), #60 (600k) and #92 (520k)... minus 480k (our bottom players make this year) from each and that's less than 1 mil.see my earlier post I know that the top 51 count and that right now there are 52 under contrractstill all 11 draft picks will have to be accounted for after the cut downsbecause after that all 53 players and the PS team (8 more) countbut still 4M for 11 players averages under 364Kadded i really do not think they will draft 11 players think they will combines some and trade for fewer picks Edited April 3, 2013 by delaigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game Blouses™ Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 see my earlier post I know that the top 51 count and that right now there are 52 under contrractstill all 11 draft picks will have to be accounted for after the cut downsbecause after that all 53 players and the PS team (8 more) countbut still 4M for 11 players averages under 364KWe have 60 players under contract. PS players don't count because they make less than players on the roster so therefore under the top 51 contracts they don't count.If you look at draft pick salaries from last year the #30 pick made (1.2mil), #60 (600k) and #92 (520k) then takeaway 480k from each because the bottom players that currently count towards the cap make that. That's just under a million, our picks from round 4 and on basically make 480k and lower so they make no real difference. Overall draft picks should cost us around a million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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