dead money kills us again

Broad St. Saint said
The team currently atop the Saints' division has almost $79 Million in dead cap this year per Sportrac.

It's important, but not make all break all, and as others have pointed out, the Saints are not too far off the league average.
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Atlanta is clearing future cap space by pushing forward cap hits this year. They are actively planning for the future with a tank year. They are just outperforming expectations with their lack of talent.