Forget Trotter, why not drop Samuels?

From another thread:
i think that samuels is gone unless he restructures anyway.i call it as i see it,he has played like complete $hit the last two years.
I agree with this.

Here are the numbers:


........... 2004.. ... 2004/2005 ... 2004/2005 ...

Samuels ... $7,386 ... $6,761/$0 ... $2,254/$4,508
Trotter ... $3,862 ... $5,808/$0 ... $1,162/$4,648

- The 1st column is the player's 2004 cap hit.
- The 2nd column is the player's cap hit in 04/05 if he is cut/traded prior to June 1st (unlikely).
- The 3rd column is the player's cap hit in 04/05 if he is cut/traded after June 1st.

These are my best estimates. I've seen Samuels cap numbers listed elsewhere and they were even higher. But I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

As you can see, if we cut Trotter we'll save $2.7M against the 2004 cap. If we drop Samuels we'll save $5.1M against the 2004 cap. The 2005 cap will be basically unaffected either way.

So would you rather have Trotter and $5.1M extra to spend, or Samuels and $2.7M? :angry-smi

This is certainly an astute analysis, but you can't buy starting left tackles.

Great idea except it leaves us with a little problem at LT, doesn't it? My guess is they'll eat Samuels' salary this year, see how he plays, and then make a decision about whether he should be cut or asked to renegotiate. I hope they keep Trotter too. You can't fix all the problems in one year.

man, add cannuck to staff, best number cruncher around!

But we have to consider that with a lefty at QB now, Jansen just became our most important lineman as he will be protecting Brunell's blindside.

Samuels has been very disappointing the last two seasons. If Sexton is serious about playing hardball and won't renegotiate his deal unless Ramsey is traded than the 'Skins are going to be in a difficult situation cap wise. Getting rid of Samuels might become a very real option.

You all make valid points, especially Daseal. :D

First time anyone has ever agreed with me on this board!

I must say, you've singlehandedly changed my view on Canadians! ;)

Anyone remember Brandon Winey from last year? He did a decent job while Samuels was injured. I think we can trade Samuels and get some draft picks.

or draft that guy gallery from Iowa St. I think it is if he's available and cut/trade samuels but only if he won't rework his contract. I think there would be teams out there willing to trade atleast 2nd & 3rd rounders for samuels or possibly even a 1st since like someone said LT is a very important o-lineman for a team with a right-handed qb.

Galley is probably going top 5, perhaps to the Giants. Seems like a Coughlin pick to me.