NFL rule changes

Previously, only the captains (and I think the quarterback even if not a captain) could call time[outs.

I need a "cap rules" tutorial please. Is Crazy Canuck in the house?

Scenario 1. Joe Flabeetz is on the practice squad. He gets paid $50K to show up and work out and practice. That does or does not count against the team salary cap?

Scenario 2. Joe Flabeetz has been on the practice squad earning his $50K. It may or may not count against the cap depending on the answer to #1 above. Due to a rash of injuries, Joe Flabeetz has to be activated to the actual team. His salary now goes up to the league minimum (let's say $250K for example). It is the eighth week of the year and he is on the squad for the rest of the season. Does he count as $125K against the cap (half of $250K)? Or does he count $250K? Or do they prorate what he made on the practice squad?

Scenario 3. Joe Flabeetz is on the practice squad earning his $50K. He gets activated for Week 6. So he now has a contract for $250K. He stinks out the joint in the game on week 6 and is sent back to the practice squad. Does he count as 1/16th of $250K for cap purposes?

Thanks in advance...
For the purposes of the cap, only the 53 active roster players count towards the figure (not including dead money). The practice squad players can be activated by your team, but when "returned" to the practice squad, they are actually cut, then re-signed to the squad. During that time, anyone can sign them - that's the reason we kept Sultan McCullough on the active roster last year. The salary is pro-rated for the duration of the roster stay.

Previously, only the captains (and I think the quarterback even if not a captain) could call time[outs.


thanks JoeRedskin

BrudLee:

10-4.

Thanx for the explanation; I did not know how they counted against the cap when they were activated/deactivated.

*made a punt or missed field goal untouched by the receiving team a dead ball once it touches the end zone or touches a kicking team player in the end zone;

I don't like this rule change.

I like the new rules! I was getting tierd of the endzone dancing. I wish they would fix OT. So you don't lose by a coin toss.

I like the new rules! I was getting tierd of the endzone dancing. I wish they would fix OT. So you don't lose by a coin toss.

What changes would you make to fix OT? I think if you win the coin toss you can't win on a field goal on the first drive. You have to win by a touchdown

Where can I get a Joe Flabeetz jersey!

Matty:

I'm in the process of silk screening a bunch of them in my basement as we speak.

They're on sale this week. You get two for nothing.

But only as long as supplies last! :)

Nice!

Sign me up!