http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-refresher-on-the-rules-of-the-uncapped-year/ This sounds like it will give leverage to the Jets in getting Leon at a lower price... or it could really throw a wrench in the negotions. Any thoughts? Owners will get a refresher on the rules of the uncapped year Posted by Mike Florio on August 18, 2009 4:00 PM ET The agenda for Wednesday's business meeting in Chicago for NFL owners includes an update on the current labor talks. The presentation, per a league source, will include a summary of the rules that apply in the uncapped year. This implies that the league fully intends to proceed with an uncapped year in 2010, which isn't much of a surprise given that NFLPA Executive Director De Smith already believes that the owners will thereafter lock out the players. There simply can't be a lockout if a deal is struck before the uncapped year begins. The uncapped year had been sold for years as a boon for the players. In reality, it could be a bust. With no salary cap there also will be no salary floor, allowing cash-conscious teams to paste together a roster limited only by the minimum salaries applicable to the various levels of experience. Also, players will need six years of service to become unrestricted free agents, and teams will be able to use one franchise tag and one transition tag or two transition tags to limit the options of unrestricted free agents. Perhaps most importantly, the rules limit the ability of teams finishing in the final eight to sign players from other teams. This could limit movement via big-money deals, especially if a free-spending franchise like the Redskins or the Cowboys makes it to the divisional round of the playoffs.
Wow...This will really dent the negotiations. Good or bad, Leon will not leave NY next yr. He will have to negotiate a lower contract, else we'll retain him for another two yrs for relatively small amount until he turns 31 or so. Take the $4.5mil deal and get done with it Leon before the Jets reduce the tender...
I think it would really reflect poorly on this franchise if they let Leon go into the season without a new contract. I've been a guest of Leon on several occasions and he's the kind of guy you like to have on your team in the Curtis Martin mold when it comes to class. He's also far and away the best player on our offense, and the only guy who really scares opposing defenses. Because he's likely to have an increased workload, it would only be right to pay him accordingly. I think it looks like they're trying to find some resolution to the Thomas Jones situation, like waiting for some team to lose a starting back, before they make a move on Leon. I think Jones contract situation is really the wrench in the works here. the Jets should ignore it. He's likely gone after this year and he's entering the twilight. They don't owe him anything. -X-
The Jets have a nice 4.5 million/year offer on the table for him. His agent should stop dickin around and accept it.
i might seem like an idiot...but there will be no salary cap in 2010? i have a feeling im about to be banned
We at least have an idea. The rise in base salary per year is limited by the threat of an uncapped 2010, so we know there's no balloon year at the end.
They need to cut the shit and sign Washington already. He is one of the most explosive players I've ever seen with the ball. Quite simply he's a playmaker. Now pay him.
Why is Leon being a bitch? He can get much more money off the books. One day he will wake up and find an extra 4 million in his bank account.
What shit? The latest offer to him was fair, even generous. It's Leon holding up a deal at this point...or Keels, that is.
if leon really wanted to take that deal he would have by now, sure his agent is going to try and get him more money. leon is just like most players, money hungry.
If they go ahead with this there could be a lot of high paid stars out of football next year. The owners are probably willing to defend a collusion lawsuit. The Snyders and the Jones aside I think the majority of owners will opt for a lower payroll and not a higher one. Fans will be pissed already and the economy may still be in the toilet. Nobody is going to be overly interested in backing a team knowing there may be a lockout the following year.
I am so thoroughly against losing the salary cap in the NFL. I don't understand why they would even do this for a year. If the NFL loses its salary cap it'll become Baseball, which will suck so much. Part of the reason watching football every season is so awesome is because of the salary cap.
