Cap Room

[RAIderfan2112]

How are we going to get all these players with only 500k in cap room?

[braddok]

I was wondering how does Lincon Kennedys retirement factor in. Is it offical. Does him not being paid anymore clear up some more room?

[BK]

Welcome aboard RAIderfan2112

Some players will restructure, some players will be cut.... Everything will work out in the end....

[migman33]

yeah gannon should be the first looked at in both situations

[Canadian Raider]

EXACTLY my point in other posts. Our cap room (actually about 100K) has absolutely screwed the ability to sign FA's (Corry Dillin?) and draft picks (a #2 included). I agree that room can be made, but WHO GOES to provide that relief? Few people on this board seem to be able to grasp the reality that one or more big money guys will have to restructure or be cut. I'm no "cap expert" and probably more likely described as "cap ignorant" but I can't see any other way to free up money. The two biggest salaries on the team have indicated no willingness to restructure their deals, so the logical conclusion is that they will be traded (best option) or cut to provide some cap relief. I hope I don't start another string of chaotic posts based on player loyalty but it seems reasonable that this team will have different key guys in the coming season.

[migman33]

i think we still need to get dillon and make sure we have enough to sign rook to a good deal

[Raiderb12]

Originally posted by Canadian Raider
EXACTLY my point in other posts. Our cap room (actually about 100K) has absolutely screwed the ability to sign FA's (Corry Dillin?) and draft picks (a #2 included). I agree that room can be made, but WHO GOES to provide that relief? Few people on this board seem to be able to grasp the reality that one or more big money guys will have to restructure or be cut. I'm no "cap expert" and probably more likely described as "cap ignorant" but I can't see any other way to free up money. The two biggest salaries on the team have indicated no willingness to restructure their deals, so the logical conclusion is that they will be traded (best option) or cut to provide some cap relief. I hope I don't start another string of chaotic posts based on player loyalty but it seems reasonable that this team will have different key guys in the coming season.

Plus consider that on April 15th Charles Woodson's salary might go up 2 million dollars, as exclusive rights franchise player, his salary is not deteremined until April 15th, and right now it looks like it will go up by 2 million. Meaning that we will have to clear at least that much by the 15th.

[steelyeri]

Originally posted by Canadian Raider
EXACTLY my point in other posts. Our cap room (actually about 100K) has absolutely screwed the ability to sign FA's (Corry Dillin?) and draft picks (a #2 included). I agree that room can be made, but WHO GOES to provide that relief? Few people on this board seem to be able to grasp the reality that one or more big money guys will have to restructure or be cut. I'm no "cap expert" and probably more likely described as "cap ignorant" but I can't see any other way to free up money. The two biggest salaries on the team have indicated no willingness to restructure their deals, so the logical conclusion is that they will be traded (best option) or cut to provide some cap relief. I hope I don't start another string of chaotic posts based on player loyalty but it seems reasonable that this team will have different key guys in the coming season.

"cap ignorant." LMAO.

[Raider3:16]

After june 1st is when Kennedy`s reterement will become official-benefits cap the most then.

Contracts will be restructed- Gannon, Parella and Woodson will probably sign a more cap friendly deal- these can be done anytime (except Woodson) There are also a few others also that will have to restructure. I believe the raiders will have plenty of room after June 1st.


I think it is short sighted to insist the raiders can`t sign who they want which would imply that they weren`t thinking ahead or had a plan.

Daraft picks normally don`t get signed right away so waiting til after June first is no big deal. Think about it from the draft til June 1st is only about 6 weeks.

[Banter]

Originally posted by Raider3:16
Contracts will be restructed- Gannon, Parella and Woodson will probably sign a more cap friendly deal- these can be done anytime (except Woodson) There are also a few others also that will have to restructure. I believe the raiders will have plenty of room after June 1st.

The only way I want to see Gannon and Parrella restructure is if they take a PAYCUT. We've already pushed 8.25 million dollars into future cap years via bonus money given to these two guys. These guys are too damn old to be pushing more money into future cap years.

[Canadian Raider]

Gannon & CWoodson are they keys. Even if some other players are cut, not enough room will be made for needed significant aquisitions...based on my aformentioned "cap ignorance". Cwoodson is represented by the Postons and will likely not budge..and Gannon has repeatedly stated that he WILL NOT take a pay cut under any circumstances. That leaves some tough decisions regarding personell. It is possible to see a lot of veterans get the axe (or retire?)because of this. I do agree though that the Raiders MUST have some kind of plan in mind and they would not be positioning themselves this way (poor!) just before the draft unless thay had a doable plan. Knowing Al, it will be interesting!

[MuleBeater]

Hey Mo, don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.