Saints Cap Moves: $27,329,433 cap space ….. 8 restructures, 3 extensions, 3 pay cut, 1 release [Wilson Jr. reduces salary, Young’s cap updated] (234 Viewers)

[SonOfNOLA]

Question? Cap space in main thread or thread title correct?

Yes, the current cap space, of the updated cap hits officially counted on cap sites, is in thread title.

The cap space including all of the cap hits that haven’t been officially counted yet is at the top of the OP.

 

[St. Widge]

There are still some OL out there and CBs that they could use and Kenan Allen would make a lot of sense on a one year deal. But I doubt the deals out there would match the amount of space created. It may be that they worked these deals in anticipation of signing Ward and/or Kupp and when that didn't happen the money was still there. But, they don't have to spend it, they could just roll it over into next year.

They usually only create the space they need for specific deals, but maybe they are changing how they do things.

 

[jasonsw]

We’ve officially gone from “OMG, what are we going to do about cap space” to now wondering “OMG, what the heck are we planning to do with all this cap space?!”

Yes, that's why I never worry about the cap. It seems to be a fixable issue.

I'm more concerned about drafting good players and doing well in FA, UDFA. That's what makes or breaks a team.

Cleveland for many years had loads of cap space and never went anywhere

 

[Geldo]

If we don't use for players then let's hope we get new contracts sorted for Rasheed and Alontae.

 

[SonOfNOLA]

Around $28,934,532 cap space after the new signings, Chase Young’s new cap #, Wilson’s new cap #, and Mathieu’s new cap # are counted

$1,670,000 cap savings

 

[Rexman100]

Why are they trimming the cap with a fine toothed comb? Why is having 32 mil under is better than having 31 mil under? Why kick Cedric Wilson can right now? Due diligence or something else?

 

[Optimistic Ozzy]

I feel like the Godchaux restructure is just Loomis being salty with the fan base and letting everyone know he's not going anywhere and not changing a damn thing LOL. Doing it because he can.

All the while smacking that gum.

 

[DSnfla]

Chark is too small to play LG but he’s fast, he’d be really good at pulling.

OK Good one LOL

 

[Covington Saint]

Why are they trimming the cap with a fine toothed comb? Why is having 32 mil under is better than having 31 mil under? Why kick Cedric Wilson can right now? Due diligence or something else?

it appears cedrick took a pay cut not just a can kick.

 

[guillermo]

Why are they trimming the cap with a fine toothed comb? Why is having 32 mil under is better than having 31 mil under? Why kick Cedric Wilson can right now? Due diligence or something else?

I know it is a small amount, but don't forget the unused cap money for the year adds to next year. So any saving is a good one, even if the money is not spent this year.

 

[Shotgunred]

31 million under the cap? Could fit a contract of Trey Hendrickson with that.

 

[Rexman100]

31 million under the cap? Could fit a contract of Trey Hendrickson with that.

this team is more than one vet from competing. However, there's a real disconnect of this teams direction right now. Are we going to see a motivated Carr do an interview this week, saying things like, "I cant wait to learn CKM's system, we've been talking the entire time since he's been hired. Ive been working with AK and Olave on the weekends learning the new system, we're ready, we're stoked" NO, we arent hearing anything, nada zip... So its hard to know if we're all-in this year or if there's an actual disconnect between the coaches and the Qb, regarding the teams future going into 2025. Because of this disconnect, its hard to know if they want a QB1 at all costs.

 

[St. Geezy]

Why are they trimming the cap with a fine toothed comb? Why is having 32 mil under is better than having 31 mil under? Why kick Cedric Wilson can right now? Due diligence or something else?

We are definitely maxing the cap out as much as possible. Something is coming.

I just can’t see what the due diligence would be for at this stage.

 

[St. Geezy]

31 million under the cap? Could fit a contract of Trey Hendrickson with that.

I wouldn’t be mad if we splurged like that from a financial standpoint if he was already a free agent; I just don’t think it’s smart to do that AND fork over significant draft compensation.

That’s the sort of thing you do when you have a sure-fire, 15-2/14-3 type roster. Like a “You just lost the SB/championship game and want one final piece” type move.

 

[tthier2]

Why are they trimming the cap with a fine toothed comb? Why is having 32 mil under is better than having 31 mil under? Why kick Cedric Wilson can right now? Due diligence or something else?

didnt know he took a paycut