NFL Salary Cap

[michiganalex]

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/

 

[michiganalex]

can somebody explain how Chis Houston affects our dead cap?

 

[LKP]

can somebody explain how Chis Houston affects our dead cap?

He was a June 1st cut.

 

[zoombabyzoom]

Damn the Saints are fucked

 

[michiganalex]

Detroit needs a cap guru to help us as well

 

[LKP]

Detroit needs a cap guru to help us as well

We have one in Lewand. He's done a great job.

 

[michiganalex]

are you on crack?

 

[michiganalex]

looka t that link. Detroit only has 15 million in cap space, mostly tied into Stafford and CJ

 

[LKP]

looka t that link. Detroit only has 15 million in cap space, mostly tied into Stafford and CJ

Tons of space. And the ability to make 21 million more in room without much future hurt. Actually less committments considering the cuts. Great job Lewand.

 

[dubbsco]

I'm not as well versed in cap as some others, but when I see most of the money tied up in 2 guys, Tulloch didn't play, Bush is cooked, and other guys are going to be making a lot more soon, that's not a good thing.

 

[LKP]

I'm not as well versed in cap as some others, but when I see most of the money tied up in 2 guys, Tulloch didn't play, Bush is cooked, and other guys are going to be making a lot more soon, that's not a good thing.

We have room and the ability to make more room. Tulloch, Bush we proved we didn't need. Both cuttable. Same with Jones. 8 million in room.

4 restructures for 13 million in room taking 5.3 in space in 2016 and 2017 each. Not a big deal if you look at our cap committments for 2016 and 2017. Especially if you take Tulloch and Bush off those cap committments.

People are freaking out about 3 big contracts for no reason. Cap numbers that can change with restructures or a new Stafford deal in 2016 is possible too.

 

[dubbsco]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/06/reggie-bush-detroit-lions/21319831/

Bush ain't going anywhere.

 

[LKP]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/06/reggie-bush-detroit-lions/21319831/

Bush ain't going anywhere.

They save 1.7 million. He's very cuttable no matter what Bush says. He would be the last person I would cut though.

Another 2013 type season from him would be nice.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/06/reggie-bush-detroit-lions/21319831/

Bush ain't going anywhere.

LOL.....what about that article makes you feel like Bush will be back?? Because he says the right things??

Not one quote from the Lions front office, coaching staff or GM.....but Bush says he's ready to go so that's enough for you??

That's as smart as saying Stafford is great because Caldwell says so!!

 

[dubbsco]

The Lions have given no indication that they plan to cut Bush, something that would save about $1.7 million in cap room. To the contrary, they actually restructured Bush's contract earlier this season, an exercise that delayed part of his cap hit and would seem to fly in the face of logic if a team was looking move on from a player.

That part. Like I said, I'm not well versed in cap stuff. Along with the fact that Detroit sports teams have a hard on for veterans like no other franchise.

 

[LKP]

The Lions have given no indication that they plan to cut Bush, something that would save about $1.7 million in cap room. To the contrary, they actually restructured Bush's contract earlier this season, an exercise that delayed part of his cap hit and would seem to fly in the face of logic if a team was looking move on from a player.

That part. Like I said, I'm not well versed in cap stuff. Along with the fact that Detroit sports teams have a hard on for veterans like no other franchise.

Still save money. 1.7 in room is another Ihedigbo type plus Prater back. Put it that way.

They restructured before 2014. You saw what happened in 2014. We proved we didn't need him.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

I'm not saying he will be cut. I hope he will. However, that article you linked means absolutely nothing.

I'd rather see us replace Bush with a RB in the lower rounds and roll with Bell and Riddick. Saves money.....headaches......and from me having to type out FUCK YOU BUSH!!!! at least a dozen times in 2015's games threads!

 

[michiganalex]

i'd like to see them make trades first before cutting. maybe get a low level draft pick out of it

 

[boogerlovejoy]

i'd like to see them make trades first before cutting. maybe get a low level draft pick out of it

They don't have many tradeable contracts....that's the main problem.

Bush's is one that might be.....$3.5M base salary isn't bad....but who want's a slowing 30 year old running back coming off the most injury filled season of his career?? Nobody.

Tulloch has a $4.5M base. Again, too much risk for a team to take an aging MLB who was never known for his speed coming off a torn ACL.

BOTH players can be had for less if/when they hit free agency.

Taylor, Whitehead, Ihedigbo, Fauria and Waddle are really the only tradable pieces the Lions have at this point (cap $ and talent wise) and they wouldn't get anything in return for any of those players at this point.

EDIT: Slay, Levy and Warford have MUCH more trade value than anyone I mentioned....I know that.....but are "off the market" at this point because of their current role with the team.