Feverdream
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So... a pay cut that allows him to walk next year. I like it.
Yet another opportunity to gain a comp pick.
Yet another opportunity to gain a comp pick.
I do like that if thats the case. Did you see specifics? That's what I'm hoping for.So... a pay cut that allows him to walk next year. I like it.
Yet another opportunity to gain a comp pick.
You only get comp picks from FAs leaving. That doesnt apply to X for 3 more seasons.I think Miami is playing the long game. They figure to gain a comp pick if he leaves. Very inline with what NE did with its players. It feels like they want a young cheap roster full of developmental players.
Thats a great restructure!It's on here now...
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I was referring to Mckinney.You only get comp picks from FAs leaving. That doesnt apply to X for 3 more seasons.
It acknowledged the fact that he was a bit overpaid for what he does... and McKinney obviously was willing to bet on himself.Thats a great restructure!
It has comp pick written all over it. I can see a scenario where Grier went to him with that offer and said you can sign it or we can cut you. But it's all speculation.It acknowledged the fact that he was a bit overpaid for what he does... and McKinney obviously was willing to bet on himself.
If both sides are happy, even better.
It also fits with what the Dolphins keep doing with FAs; they sign them for a year or two as a bridge.
He's 29 this year; he was never more than a rental.It has comp pick written all over it. I can see a scenario where Grier went to him with that offer and said you can sign it or we can cut you. But it's all speculation.
It def is another great Grier move.He's 29 this year; he was never more than a rental.
I doubt whether we would have cut him this year, but cutting him next year was certainly in the cards. This way, we reduced his salary AND might get a comp pick out of him instead of a straight cut... and who knows, if he does a good, but not great job... we might even resign him next year.
This is another smart Grier move... again. He just keeps making these kind of moves-- getting players to play for a year or two without taking any long term cap hits.
You can always ask... and the other side can always say, 'no'. There is nothing wrong with asking the question; that has never been the issue.And guys here's another example of a few of my positions:
Most restructures involve changing the total amount of contract, not just shifting monies
And
Teams go to players all the time and ask them to take less. It goes both ways
I can't imagine without any chance of being cut he gives up millions. I'm not sure you'll be able to convince me otherwise. Your take on him being ok to take a pay cut with no chance of losing his job in order to prove himself again? Nah, don't see it.You can always ask... and the other side can always say, 'no'. There is nothing wrong with asking the question; that has never been the issue.
In this particular case, I very much doubt if we would have cut him. One, we don't have anyone else to play that role, and Two, we just traded for him. That would likely have earned him a year on the team.
My speculation was that McKinney wanted to play the FA game one more time and was willing to bet that he'd have a GREAT year that would allow it. He could see from our dealings with X that we would not give him more money if he tore it up.