What's our cap situation going into the future

I've been thinking this as well. I think a lot of it depends on where the union places its priorities. I think you'll find most players willing to go back under a cap, and I think we do see one again. In all likelihood, however, it would have to be gradually approached with exemptions for the first few years. I think we could see a very different looking cap in 2011. I don't think we'll see enough massive contracts to make one completely impossible.

 

If the cap ever comes back, this is what it is going to take. This season is going to be a massive salary dump for most teams.

 

2011 is lockout or new deal.there's been a few reports on it.the owners have already worked a deal with the networks.the networks will honor their payment for tv rights in 2011 even if there is no play.in return future payments would be lowered to adjust for the missing year.the owners have a warchest setup to withstand the lack of revenue in 2011.this thing could get potentially very ugly.

 

Speaking of causes for salary dumps, I think the first thing we see before a new cap is an NBA style draft with slotting for rookie contracts. It's absurd that a low-rookie impact league doesn't have this yet.

 

I would guess there would be a gigantic backlash if there is a lockout and no games in 2011. The NFL is at the absolute height of its popularity. Salaries are high, clubs make money, fans pay exorbitant amounts for tickets and Sunday Ticket rights on Directv. Directv will scream like crazy - the only reason I am with them is for football. Many people will switch to the cheaper alternatives if there is a lockout. The economy remains in a deep recession, and the typical fan will not be sympathetic for either side. I would think they will resolve this.

 

This is my biggest worry going forward.

I am afraid this organization is a little top heavy on the talent, and it's going to severely hamper our ability to sign mid-range FAs or complimentary pieces.

I want to keep DBrick, Manigold, Harris, Revis, Keller; I have a feeling one of them will have to go, though.

 

Are you doubting Tanny's abilities?

 

i have no idea what was done when the cap was first implemented, but they have gone from no cap to a cap before so i don't think it would be impossible... maybe give teams 3 years to get back under the cap and make them pay a luxury tax during the years they are over the cap?

 

Of course it's been done before, but I'm SURE it wasn't something where they told the teams they have less than 1 year to get under the cap. Like you say, it would have to be a 3 year plan or something. Again, a cap in 2011 after an uncapped 2010 is highly unlikely IMO.

 

my guess is,no cap in 2011=no nfl 2011.the owners will lock out with no new cba.the small market owners won't agree to anything without a cap.like mambo said this is basically a 3 way negiotation.

 

who are they going to spend their money on? the nfl was prepared for this and put rules into place to curb outrageous spending

if im not mistaken, in an uncapped year teams get and extra franchise tag in addition to the final 8 and restricted free agent rules ... the top 2% that would actually benifit from an uncapped year will probably be franchised anyway

 

If there is a lockout I will be so pissed. As it looks now, 2011 will probably be our strongest team. I know a lot can happen personnel wise, but it will be Sanchez's 3rd season and a lot of our young players should be in their prime

 

There will likely be a lot of guys cut to save on big salaries, rookie contracts, bad contracts, whatever.

I imagine a lot of bonuses for long term deals people want to keep will be heavily front loaded to avoid a possible cap being re-introduced.

 

There's a difference between the CBA and the cap. The small market teams will either have to find a big market to move to or figure out a way to swim like the small market MLB teams do.

 

Time to bring in the replacements - Man i better start working on my route running now ..HA