j.lane lineman Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 how mutch cap space do you see us gaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigg Dogg Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 how mutch cap space do you see us gainingNone unfortunately, since his annual salary will likely double with the new deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 None unfortunately, since his annual salary will likely double with the new deal. Unless he restructures it so there's a lower cap hit this year. Here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippa Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Flacco's contract is only a $6.8 million dollar cap hit in 2012, and you probably can't get it much lower than that. They made his base salary only $1 million in 2012 + the proration of his $29 million signing bonus ($5.8 million). I'm not sure structuring it this way would be the best idea though, as Flacco's deal will have to be redone within 3 years or he'll be a massive cap hit, even if they release him at that point.Ryan is a $12 million dollar cap hit right now, so it's possible to save up to $5 million, but it just depends how the contract is structured.http://www.spotrac.c...ens/joe-flacco/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudFalcFan Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I think with a signing bonus and the right re-structure they could create approximately $6M for this year. With the $2.85 we still have left that could be enough room (nearly $9M plus the pool for signing rookies) for Abe and Richard Seymour (with whom TD had a relationship in New England. If TD can get Matt to do that on a long term commitment and we get Abe back and maybe Seymour, that would be one of the best off-seasons ever! Offense improved, defense improved (with the draft as well) and Matt taken care of long term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fibonacci/Mashburn Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFalcons11 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 None unfortunately, since his annual salary will likely double with the new deal. Actually its almost a given that we will gain at least 6 mill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Yeah, he'll get a huge signing bonus and probably only be a $5-6 million hit this year. It'll free up enough money for the draft and some fill in signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasfalconfan Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 First off I am a huge Ryan fan. However looking at this from a business standpoint I would not extend Ryan this year. Think about it we will have to pay him 20+ million dollars a year. Which will kill the cap. In addition since this would be a contract year he has more pressure to perform well, and it still protects us in case of a serious injury this year. Finally we would still have the leverage of the franchise tag after this year to push him into a little more team friendly deal. I'd say offer him a six year 123 million dollar deal next year with 60 million guaranteed and try to back load the cap so when he is in the final year or two we have a higher cap hit. By doing that if he is failing cut ties, if he is Tom Brady esque restructure for better chance of winning, if we are just average use those years as rebuilding years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblesjr Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 12 mil this year is better then extending him for a player or 2 more. ryan will get extended/new contract next offseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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