Paintrain 03-12-2014, 05:22 PM Doesn't matter either way really. They have a set goal in their mind of who they want signed and dollars they want spend. Obviosuly Moss or Campbell didn't hinder this overall goal so sign them now if you think they have value.
To me that's the problem. If they think they have value, I'm starting to have SERIOUS questions about the evaluation skills going on in the room.
Doesn't matter either way really. They have a set goal in their mind of who they want signed and dollars they want spend. Obviosuly Moss or Campbell didn't hinder this overall goal so sign them now if you think they have value.
Agreed. These are bargain moves and don't have much impact cap wise.
Teams don't necessarily make moves in order of importance or value.
Monkeydad 03-12-2014, 05:25 PM We could bring in another vet WR for the price of Moss. Maybe we'll get another Devery Henderson or Donte Stallworth, they worked out well...but you can't replace Moss' experience with the team and locker room presence for that price.
If we need him for just a spot on the depth chart, he's far more valuable than any random body off the street.
Paintrain 03-12-2014, 05:29 PM We could bring in another vet WR for the price of Moss. Maybe we'll get another Devery Henderson or Donte Stallworth, they worked out well...but you can't replace Moss' experience with the team and locker room presence for that price.
If we need him for just a spot on the depth chart, he's far more valuable than any random body off the street.
I buy that in a baseball locker room. On an NFL roster with 53 spots and a strong need at the position group on a roster coming off of 3-13, there's no room for 'grandpa reps'. Don't get me wrong, I love what Moss has done for us..especially through 2012, but last year he was a liability and won't get any better. I just don't get why he was signed.
I buy that in a baseball locker room. On an NFL roster with 53 spots and a strong need at the position group on a roster coming off of 3-13, there's no room for 'grandpa reps'. Don't get me wrong, I love what Moss has done for us..especially through 2012, but last year he was a liability and won't get any better. I just don't get why he was signed.
Teams can carry 90 players during the offseason. They could let him go at any time. But he's a vet they know well and even at this point in his career he probably offers more than most guys out there for a 4th or 5th option.
skinsguy 03-12-2014, 05:33 PM I think we need to keep reminding ourselves that free agency is not the way to build championships - especially not a way to build a young, talented team. I'm fine with free agency being ho-hum and hopefully keep looking at the draft for starters. I think the 'skins can land some high quality guys in the draft, and hopefully continue to develop the current guys who have been drafted by the team.
Paintrain 03-12-2014, 05:35 PM Teams can carry 90 players during the offseason. They could let him go at any time. But he's a vet they know well and even at this point in his career he probably offers more than most guys out there for a 4th or 5th option.
If you say so but I don't see it. I see a guy who dropped a lot of passes and didn't gain much yardage after the catch in 2013. There are probably 20 other receivers that can give us what he does at his level on the depth chart.
If you say so but I don't see it. I see a guy who dropped a lot of passes and didn't gain much yardage after the catch in 2013. There are probably 20 other receivers that can give us what he does at his level on the depth chart.
Ok well, we're talking about a 4th or 5th WR here on a vet min deal, no guarantee he even makes the team.
I guess I just don't get what there is to be so upset about.
Schneed10 03-12-2014, 05:55 PM Ok well, we're talking about a 4th or 5th WR here on a vet min deal, no guarantee he even makes the team.
I guess I just don't get what there is to be so upset about.
Yeah there's absolutely nothing to be upset about.
Moss's deal counts $600K against the cap, and bumps a guy out of the top 51 who makes $500K. So the net impact to the cap is a measly $100 grand. And you can cut him with no dead money.
In other words you keep acting like you haven't done anything at the WR position yet, bring in more talent, and let them fight it out for roster spots.
I can't stand how people don't understand that the incremental impact fo vet min deals on the cap is virtually zero. THERE IS NO DOWNSIDE.
Same goes for Bruce Campbell.
Irrefutable 03-12-2014, 06:04 PM Yeah there's absolutely nothing to be upset about.
Moss's deal counts $600K against the cap, and bumps a guy out of the top 51 who makes $500K. So the net impact to the cap is a measly $100 grand. And you can cut him with no dead money.
In other words you keep acting like you haven't done anything at the WR position yet, bring in more talent, and let them fight it out for roster spots.
I can't stand how people don't understand that the incremental impact fo vet min deals on the cap is virtually zero. THERE IS NO DOWNSIDE.
Same goes for Bruce Campbell.
What are the rules on UDFA signing bonuses ? do they count against the cap ?............. granted it is not much money... just another no risk option
This could be the year where they sign a bunch of UDFAs, and get lucky with a LB, TE, or S
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