BeastsoftheNFCeast
04-01-2007, 05:09 PM
I used to think that this would be the worst trade for us, but then today i really analyzed it and I came to a different conclusion. I used to think that signing Briggs would put us in cap trouble, that DE and DT are far more needed and by signing Briggs we wouldnt be able to fill our need (I was thinking draft a DT at the 6th pick).
But then I analyzed it some more and signing Briggs to that rediculous 7.5mil a year contract wouldnt be as bad on the cap as I thought. We would probably cut Washington, which would not impact this years cap and will save over 12 mil over the next two seasons. Also by trading draft picks, our 1st rounder will make significantly less money than if we were to pick at number 6, so that will save alot of money there.
By having Briggs, our run defense should be significantly bolstered (he had 160 tackles or some ridiculous number like that last year) so we dont have to worry about DT as much. And the DE class this year is ridiculously deep, so we should definately be able to find someone at the 31 spot.
I am concerned about how this deal will impact us many years away, but I dont think it will be that bad because the cap is always getting raised, and our 1st rounder should save us money that far in the future by not being a number 6 pick.
I want the Briggs trade to happen, but i dont think it will because the Bears are getting better offers, and for us to get it I think we will have to part with some players that we dont want to. Personally I wouldnt mind parting with a 6th rounder but I dont think that will sweeten the pot enough.
Oh, I just remembered that we traded Arch to the Bears, and they paid practically nothing for a player that they really wanted. They might be more inclined to trade with us because of the Arch deal. So maybe it will happen.
But then I analyzed it some more and signing Briggs to that rediculous 7.5mil a year contract wouldnt be as bad on the cap as I thought. We would probably cut Washington, which would not impact this years cap and will save over 12 mil over the next two seasons. Also by trading draft picks, our 1st rounder will make significantly less money than if we were to pick at number 6, so that will save alot of money there.
By having Briggs, our run defense should be significantly bolstered (he had 160 tackles or some ridiculous number like that last year) so we dont have to worry about DT as much. And the DE class this year is ridiculously deep, so we should definately be able to find someone at the 31 spot.
I am concerned about how this deal will impact us many years away, but I dont think it will be that bad because the cap is always getting raised, and our 1st rounder should save us money that far in the future by not being a number 6 pick.
I want the Briggs trade to happen, but i dont think it will because the Bears are getting better offers, and for us to get it I think we will have to part with some players that we dont want to. Personally I wouldnt mind parting with a 6th rounder but I dont think that will sweeten the pot enough.
Oh, I just remembered that we traded Arch to the Bears, and they paid practically nothing for a player that they really wanted. They might be more inclined to trade with us because of the Arch deal. So maybe it will happen.