Broncos $18 million under next year's cap

[Heyneck]

let it be people... we are only going to be able to retain our own scrubs and that of other teams. The realistic facts have been showed!!!

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by Heyneck

let it be people... we are only going to be able to retain our own scrubs and that of other teams. The realistic facts have been showed!!!

I heard the Denver Broncos are going to have to fold due to the fact that the cap is a exact science and not a number that has been cheated over the years by cap gurus that know how to write contracts. Only Lonestar knows... because he has the schwartz and all.

[Requiem]

Originally Posted by Heyneck

let it be people... we are only going to be able to retain our own scrubs and that of other teams. The realistic facts have been showed!!!

This Vader avatar is legit, but put up the babes again bro!

[SeedReaver]

Originally Posted by Requiem

This Vader avatar is legit, but put up the babes again bro!

I miss the bouncing butts. Whenever my girlfriend sees me checking out OM, she thinks it's because of all the pictures of women. I tell her I check the forum because I'm a big Broncos fan, and that the avatars just get scrolled over because I see them all the time.

It's a lie. I do it for the boob mojo.

[Requiem]

Originally Posted by SeedReaver

I miss the bouncing butts. Whenever my girlfriend sees me checking out OM, she thinks it's because of all the pictures of women. I tell her I check the forum because I'm a big Broncos fan, and that the avatars just get scrolled over because I see them all the time.

It's a lie. I do it for the boob mojo.

Nice man. Rep.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by Heyneck

let it be people... we are only going to be able to retain our own scrubs and that of other teams. The realistic facts have been showed!!!

no giggle butts, no dice.

I meant "jiggle" of course, good thing you are smarter than me!

[24champ]

Originally Posted by Requiem

Effective immediately: The OrangeMane poster lonestar has been cut from the forums. A waiver claim was submitted by The (Cleveland) Browns Board.

Chiefsplanet beat them to it. I think it will be a good fit for Lonestar, he can get good tips on how to maintain his trailer home.

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

no giggle butts, no dice.

like this?

[Heyneck]

the butts are back!!!

[Heyneck]

Originally Posted by Bacchus

like this?

I see your butt... I raise your butt!

[Bacchus]

now this thread is hitting stride.

[Tombstone RJ]

lol, this thread just got crazy good....

[TonyR]

Escalators push Woodyard's 2013 salary from $2million to $3million. Denver's cap room now looking like $13-14million.

And Doom makes $12 million in 2013. Wow.

http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/bron...-from-2m-to-3m

[eddie mac]

Originally Posted by lonestar

none of the players signed (about 15) since the EOS are accounted for in the 18.5 mil, that has been bandied about.
That amount was originally figured at about 7 mil in the increase of the cap level this year and 11.5 being carried over from the surplus of last years cap.

Since we will go to about 90 for training camp. The real amount of money we have will not be known until they make the cut down.

Can you answer a question that no me seems to know. It is my impression that even though it is based on the top 51 players on the pay roll, it also includes those on IR for the year.
do you know for sure one way or the other?

If not what would stop a team from stashing players that are marginally hurt till next year when the cap values go up or an aging vet retires, or better yet waiting out the end of a contract that is due to expire like say Kuper or Champ..

Any thoughts on that.


Correct me if any of the above is incorrect as they say you are the cap Ace..

Yes, whenever the league season kicks off all 53 rostered players count against the salary cap and players stashed on IR.

So as example if we had been say $1.5m under the cap when Mays went down, we get no relief, Brooking could not have been offered more than $1.5m unless the Broncos restructured someone else's deal.

[lonestar]

Originally Posted by eddie mac

Yes, whenever the league season kicks off all 53 rostered players count against the salary cap and players stashed on IR.

So as example if we had been say $1.5m under the cap when Mays went down, we get no relief, Brooking could not have been offered more than $1.5m unless the Broncos restructured someone else's deal.

Thanks for the response.

That is what I thought.

So that really means they have to budget for that. Plan on having X amount of players tying up space while they are on IR.

It they do that, they actually have to spend less than the 10 million that is currently "left". Since they have to plan on 3-5 million for rookie contracts. That puts us at between 5 and 7 left to spend without cutting players or trying to re-do pricy contracts.

That said we all know they will start cutting players soon after Monday, the end of the 21012 season.
I suspect mays, Williams both head that list with some saying that even though prater only saves a 250K this year his being cut today saves us about 5 mil over the duration of his contact.


In your opinion who else gets the cap AXE.

[eddie mac]

Originally Posted by lonestar

Thanks for the response.

That is what I thought.

So that really means they have to budget for that. Plan on having X amount of players tying up space while they are on IR.

It they do that, they actually have to spend less than the 10 million that is currently "left". Since they have to plan on 3-5 million for rookie contracts. That puts us at between 5 and 7 left to spend without cutting players or trying to re-do pricy contracts.

That said we all know they will start cutting players soon after Monday, the end of the 21012 season.
I suspect mays, Williams both head that list with some saying that even though prater only saves a 250K this year his being cut today saves us about 5 mil over the duration of his contact.


In your opinion who else gets the cap AXE.

Cutting DJ and Mays nearly doubles Denver's caproom, whether they try to restructure either deal or a cut and re-sign I've no idea, doubt whether either would have any real trade value given DJ's legal issues and Mays' salary.

I dont think they'll even consider cutting Matt despite that expensive FG miss, he should never have been on the field for that anyway with the wind.

I can see Elway going to the Manning, Bailey and Dumervil deals and maybe spreading some of their expensive $41m worth of base salaries over the next few years of their deals to create some more room.

Our restricted/exclusive rights free agents are gonna cost around $3m to bring back, i.e Colquitt, Unrein and Carter.

All in all I reckon we'll be in the middle of the pack, we wont lose anyone we dont want to lose but at the same time I doubt if we'll be in the market for another Manning type signing, just cant afford it, really, we'll add some pieces at DT, DE, DB, OG and possibly slot WR and the rest through the draft.

[SlyEli]

I'd like to see them bring in Reggie Bush, Wes Welker, And a top fa Safety.. I can dream right?

[yerner]

Originally Posted by elibroncofan

I'd like to see them bring in Reggie Bush, Wes Welker, And a top fa Safety.. I can dream right?

not bad. i would have gone with a wr cast of thomas, decker, welker, wallace and bowe in madden back in the day. 5 wr sets.

[TheReverend]

Originally Posted by yerner

not bad. i would have gone with a wr cast of thomas, decker, welker, wallace and bowe in madden back in the day. 5 wr sets.

Haha, I cant imagine finding a way to pay for that.

Even Dan Snyder is like "Whoa! Calm down, bro".

[DENVERDUI55]

Well Prater, Mays, and DJ should be gone come day one of the end of the season. Gonna need to get some hits in the draft big time because FA players get way too much.

[eddie mac]

Originally Posted by DENVERDUI55

Well Prater, Mays, and DJ should be gone come day one of the end of the season. Gonna need to get some hits in the draft big time because FA players get way too much.

Since when has Prater even been mentioned as a potential cut

His FG % accuracy improved in 2012 and that after he received a bumper contract. There's no way they're getting rid of him over a kick that Fox should never have asked him to make against the Ravens. 53 yards against a force wind. He would also account for $2.4m on the cap even if Elway & Co decided to do the unthinkable.

[DENVERDUI55]

Originally Posted by eddie mac

Since when has Prater even been mentioned as a potential cut

His FG % accuracy improved in 2012 and that after he received a bumper contract. There's no way they're getting rid of him over a kick that Fox should never have asked him to make against the Ravens. 53 yards against a force wind. He would also account for $2.4m on the cap even if Elway & Co decided to do the unthinkable.

I'm not talking about the missed kick in the playoffs. He is below average from 40-49 yards and it was quite obvious down the stretch he had the yipps. I thought the cut of Prater would save money this year and for sure in the years ahead. He just isn't worth his money that's all.

[lonestar]

Originally Posted by DENVERDUI55

I'm not talking about the missed kick in the playoffs. He is below average from 40-49 yards and it was quite obvious down the stretch he had the yipps. I thought the cut of Prater would save money this year and for sure in the years ahead. He just isn't worth his money that's all.

Your are correct it was not one kick. Something Fox should have not even thought of let alone attempt, on a cold day(balls are much harder) against the wind on a an almost frozen field. ( which was a disgrace IMO it has a heating system to keep the grass growing year round.)

But a kicker that makes 2+ million a year should be able to consistently kick the ball out of the EZ on every KO regardless of where we play. Needs to be a lock on anything under 30 yards for FGs, above average under 50 and ok under 60.

IMHO unless it is the last play of the game we should never attempt a FG over 50. But I'm not the one making big bucks to call the game.

If he goes this year we save about 250K about what a new kicker would cost. But over the life of his contact we save 8 million. Just under 4 in 2014 and just over 4 in 2015.

He had the yips for sure. Not someone yoi pay 3+ million to.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Originally Posted by lonestar

Your are correct it was not one kick. Something Fox should have not even thought of let alone attempt, on a cold day(balls are much harder) against the wind on a an almost frozen field. ( which was a disgrace IMO it has a heating system to keep the grass growing year round.)

But a kicker that makes 2+ million a year should be able to consistently kick the ball out of the EZ on every KO regardless of where we play. Needs to be a lock on anything under 30 yards for FGs, above average under 50 and ok under 60.

IMHO unless it is the last play of the game we should never attempt a FG over 50. But I'm not the one making big bucks to call the game.

If he goes this year we save about 250K about what a new kicker would cost. But over the life of his contact we save 8 million. Just under 4 in 2014 and just over 4 in 2015.

He had the yips for sure. Not someone yoi pay 3+ million to.

I am curious, who on this team do you want to keep? It seems like every one of your posts is b****ing about a player not being worth being paid to be kept around.

[elsid13]

Originally Posted by yerner

not bad. i would have gone with a wr cast of thomas, decker, welker, wallace and bowe in madden back in the day. 5 wr sets.

To be realistic Madden season, you would have traded 7th rounder, Matt Willis and Stokely for Megatron.