We just see it differently. They are using a longer cap management model that I think isn't smart. It doesn't allow the team to move off of old or under performing players without massive ramifications. Yes, they were able to go get Derek Carr, but say they thought that signing was a mistake. Or that his AC joint ended up completely shredded when he got injured this year. Could they leave his contract alone to get out from under it in 2025? No, they couldn't. There is no scenario where they aren't kicking his cap number into 2026 and guaranteeing him more money than his original contract had in it regardless of how poorly he played or his availability. That is in large part because of the same strategy used to manage the cap number of other players in prior years.