About $50 million left...

[srp1979]

Per Sportstrac, with the Gesicki franchise tag we have about $158 million accounted for of the $208 million cap for 2022. We have to save 10mil for rookies and or additions throughout the season, leaving us with about $40 million. In addition, Xavien is likely going to command another 4-5 million.

Here's who we need/should resign (IMO), which will likely cost us $20 million +.
Ogbah
Lindasy
Duke
Elandon Roberts (only because he is a starter, although I wouldn't be surprised (or upset) if he isn't in the Dolphins plans)

That leaves $15 million or so to use in FA, barring we don't cut anyone or restructure. I'm thinking a stud LT (Armstesd) or WR (Cooper) are going to use up most of that unless we back load some contracts.

Thoughts? Am I missing anything or anyone here??

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[bward6460]

Smythe will likely get re-signed and Needham will likely get a 2nd round tender at about $4 million this year.

 

[dolfan91]

Per Sportstrac, with the Gesicki franchise tag we have about $158 million accounted for of the $208 million cap for 2022. We have to save 10mil for rookies and or additions throughout the season, leaving us with about $40 million. In addition, Xavien is likely going to command another 4-5 million.

Here's who we need/should resign (IMO), which will likely cost us $20 million +.
Ogbah
Lindasy
Duke
Elandon Roberts (only because he is a starter, although I wouldn't be surprised (or upset) if he isn't in the Dolphins plans)

That leaves $15 million or so to use in FA, barring we don't cut anyone or restructure. I'm thinking a stud LT (Armstesd) or WR (Cooper) are going to use up most of that unless we back load some contracts.

Thoughts? Am I missing anything or anyone here??

2024 Miami Dolphins Cap Table

The Miami Dolphins 2024 salary cap table, including team cap space, dead cap figures, and complete breakdowns of player cap hits, salaries, and bonuses.

www.spotrac.com

They Can create more cap space by releasing some players.

 

[The Ghost]

Don't re-sign average.

 

[Danny]

They Can create more cap space by releasing some players.

yes but that creates more holes as well....not sure Ogbah coming back is happening tbh but we'll see.

 

[dolfan91]

 

[The Ghost]

yes but that creates more holes as well....not sure Ogbah coming back is happening tbh but we'll see.

Cutting Jesse Davis creates no hole.

The last two coaches would've been wise to cut him a while ago. I get why they kept him. And I get why both coaches got fired.

 

[Virginia99]

Don't re-sign average.

Gesicki is average?

 

[srp1979]

Smythe will likely get re-signed and Needham will likely get a 2nd round tender at about $4 million this year.

Forgot about Needham We would want to resign him. I think Long and Shaheen can replace Smythe's production...

 

[The Ghost]

Gesicki is average?

No.

Smythe and Needham are.

Gesicki's above average, in terms of his output.

 

[bward6460]

No.

Smythe and Needham are.

Gesicki's above average, in terms of his output.

You say this like they'll both be receiving 8 figure contracts. Needham is a no-brainer at $4 million. For the contract Smythe is likely to get, he'll be worth it as a #2 TE.

 

[Schleprock]

No.

Smythe and Needham are.

Gesicki's above average, in terms of his output.

So are Lindsay, Duke, and Roberts (IMO he's below).

 

[Delvin]

I don't see how Gesicki doesn't win. He'll likely need to be tagged as a WR, so he'll be gone.

 

[Virginia99]

No.

Smythe and Needham are.

Gesicki's above average, in terms of his output.

Maybe right, but where does Needham rank among other slots CBs? He looks pretty good to me.

 

[The Ghost]

So are Lindsay, Duke, and Roberts (IMO he's below).

Yup.

Didn't want too many people to cry so I limited to just the two.