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[GaMeTiMe]

Originally Posted by Grizzlegom

That's 13 teams that will probably have to clear up cap space just to sign their rookies.

Lions: $4.5 million.

Rams: $4.3 million.

Texans: $3.5 million.

Bears: $3.5 million.

Packers: $3.4 million.

Giants: $3.4 million.

Raiders: $3.4 million

Cardinals: $2.1 million.

Cowboys: $2.1 million.

Falcons: $1.8 million.

Ravens: $1.7 million.

Saints: $1.4 million.

Panthers: $623,000.

Who are the likely cap casualties for these teams that would create obvious needs in the first few rounds of the draft?

[BeerBaron]

Depending if that takes into account the money Marion Barber saves the Bears by retiring, they might not have cut anyone yet. His number was round $3 million iirc and I can't imagine we got down to $500k with who we acquired.

Even if not, getting up to the $5 million teams like to keep aside shouldn't be too bad. One restructuring/extension would probably do it.

[Matthew Jones]

Originally Posted by GaMeTiMe

Who are the likely cap casualties for these teams that would create obvious needs in the first few rounds of the draft?

Dallas could maybe release Marcus Spears if they were to draft Brockers.

[TimmG6376]

Originally Posted by GaMeTiMe

Who are the likely cap casualties for these teams that would create obvious needs in the first few rounds of the draft?

Packers can clear some space just by releasing Clifton and Driver, but are in no hurry to do either. I think Driver is due a roster bonus about the time training camp starts and Clifton is all base so nothing is due until week 1.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by GaMeTiMe

So that must be you from 0:22-0:26

Nah, I was in the second to last row of the first deck around the 50. That looks like some kid with D-to-the-S.

[Matthew Jones]

New England could opt to work out extensions with some of the following players:

2012 - WR Wes Welker, OT Sebastian Vollmer, FS Patrick Chung (RFA)
2013 - TE Aaron Hernandez, TE Rob Gronkowski, LB Brandon Spikes

Welker is the most likely to be extended. Matt Light is the obvious cap casualty possibility at over $3 million although he is more likely to retire.

[Scotty D]

I've seen that Lions cap number but it said the rookie salaries were already factored in.

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[senormysterioso]

Originally Posted by TimmG6376

Packers can clear some space just by releasing Clifton and Driver, but are in no hurry to do either. I think Driver is due a roster bonus about the time training camp starts and Clifton is all base so nothing is due until week 1.

I don't think they would do them like that. They will give them ample time to find a new job.

[Matthew Jones]

There are still some quality free agents available, especially on the defensive line. It's surprising that guys like Luis Castillo, Aubrayo Franklin, Wallace Gilberry, Amobi Okoye, and Matt Roth haven't found teams yet.

[Scotty D]

Originally Posted by Matthew Jones

There are still some quality free agents available, especially on the defensive line. It's surprising that guys like Luis Castillo, Aubrayo Franklin, Wallace Gilberry, Amobi Okoye, and Matt Roth haven't found teams yet.

Hawthorne and Fletcher are out there.

[coordinator0]

Originally Posted by Matthew Jones

There are still some quality free agents available, especially on the defensive line. It's surprising that guys like Luis Castillo, Aubrayo Franklin, Wallace Gilberry, Amobi Okoye, and Matt Roth haven't found teams yet.

It took Roth a while to find a team when he was a free agent last off-season too IIRC.

[Matthew Jones]

Originally Posted by Scotty D

Hawthorne and Fletcher are out there.

Hawthorne's demands could be high, Fletcher is probably a lock to return to Washington and other teams aren't wasting their time.

Originally Posted by coordinator0

It took Roth a while to find a team when he was a free agent last off-season too IIRC.

It likely has more to do with his negotiating tactics than his play.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by Matthew Jones

There are still some quality free agents available, especially on the defensive line. It's surprising that guys like Luis Castillo, Aubrayo Franklin, Wallace Gilberry, Amobi Okoye, and Matt Roth haven't found teams yet.

because he's old.

[Matthew Jones]

Originally Posted by Brent

because he's old.

Did we ever find out why he received no interest last year as arguably the top FA nose tackle? He's only going to be 32.

[TimmG6376]

Originally Posted by senormysterioso

I don't think they would do them like that. They will give them ample time to find a new job.

I think Clifton has a good chance to stick around for one more year if he fully recovers from his back surgery. That is likely what they are waiting for. It would have to be at a reduced salary though.

[Bills2083]

For those who were wondering about Tolbert signing in Carolina, they plan on using him as a fullback: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...as-a-fullback/

(sorry if already posted)

[vidae]

Originally Posted by Matthew Jones

There are still some quality free agents available, especially on the defensive line. It's surprising that guys like Luis Castillo, Aubrayo Franklin, Wallace Gilberry, Amobi Okoye, and Matt Roth haven't found teams yet.

Gilberry is just alright. You'd get a solid rotational guy, but nothing more.

[SuperPacker]

Originally Posted by vidae

Gilberry is just alright. You'd get a solid rotational guy, but nothing more.

I wouldn't class any of those guys as quality. Okoye is very average.

[bigbluedefense]

I'm hoping Hawthorne re-signs with the Hawks so Keuchly can fall in the draft. I'm holding on to the 1% chance that Luke falls to the Giants.

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by vidae

Gilberry is just alright. You'd get a solid rotational guy, but nothing more.

He will probably be a bengal then

[Trogdor]

Originally Posted by Matthew Jones

Dallas could maybe release Marcus Spears if they were to draft Brockers.

Kenyon Coleman would be gone first. And I would probably throw my remote through the TV if Dallas draft Brockers.

[SuperPacker]

Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

I'm hoping Hawthorne re-signs with the Hawks so Keuchly can fall in the draft. I'm holding on to the 1% chance that Luke falls to the Giants.

1% is pushing it. No way he gets past the Eagles. NO WAY!

[bigbluedefense]

Originally Posted by SuperPacker

1% is pushing it. No way he gets past the Eagles. NO WAY!

The Eagles traded for DeMeco Ryans. And they need a LT. I'll be surprised if they draft Luke now.

[Matthew Jones]

Originally Posted by Trogdor

Kenyon Coleman would be gone first. And I would probably throw my remote through the TV if Dallas draft Brockers.

They've shown a ton of interest in Brockers during the pre-draft process; hopefully you've been working on your throwing motion.