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Remaining Salary Cap and Free Agents

Michigan Mike

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With the remaining cap space (http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/), what current free agents are worth pursuing? I have seen comments here about Tulloch and I am not real high on him, especially if his contract demands are what they are reported to be. Since I live in Michigan, I have seen my share of his play while he was with the Lions. While he was solid at one point, I don't see him at 32 being able to do what we need. Besides, if the Lions cut you, how good can you really be? (cheap shot to the Lions I know)

Looking at the list of available free agents (http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/clubhouse/nfl/fa/unsigned-free-agent) there isn't a single one that jumps off the page to me. I think we are better off waiting until other teams start making their cuts and seeing if we can't find some depth for the defensive secondary and LB. Or, long shot I know, maybe work out a trade for one of the bubble DL/DE's (perhaps the only positions we have with any measurable depth) for someone that can either be a starter or provide competition to the players currently on the roster.
 
"Besides, if the Lions cut you, how good can you really be?"

You do realize they went to the playoffs last year?
 
Man, the offense looks like I could pick a decent fantasy team ten years ago. Seriously, just roll the space over till next season. Maybe, if we need DB help, one of the Will's, Allen or Hill. Or Kenney Phillips or Antrel Rolle?
 
Michigan Mike said:
With the remaining cap space (http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/), what current free agents are worth pursuing? I have seen comments here about Tulloch and I am not real high on him, especially if his contract demands are what they are reported to be. Since I live in Michigan, I have seen my share of his play while he was with the Lions. While he was solid at one point, I don't see him at 32 being able to do what we need. Besides, if the Lions cut you, how good can you really be? (cheap shot to the Lions I know) Looking at the list of available free agents (http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/clubhouse/nfl/fa/unsigned-free-agent) there isn't a single one that jumps off the page to me. I think we are better off waiting until other teams start making their cuts and seeing if we can't find some depth for the defensive secondary and LB. Or, long shot I know, maybe work out a trade for one of the bubble DL/DE's (perhaps the only positions we have with any measurable depth) for someone that can either be a starter or provide competition to the players currently on the roster.
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At this point in the season I doubt there is any player who will improve Miami's chances significantly (no offense to AF). Most are replacements or insurance. Roll it over unless it's a 'have to' moment.
 
No free agents right now IMHO. Wait for the last cuts and see if we can add a waived player or a low level trade for someone along the OL, CB or LB. Otherwise, I think we are basically rolling with who we have now and training the rest of our roster to fill in for injuries. Guys like Jordan Lucas and Thomas Duarte are probably being groomed for the Practice Squad so they have more time to develop. But, our cap money will be primarily saved for injury additions or rolled over, IMHO.
 
Louis Vasquez is still out there?

Does he have some injury issues?
 
Yeah, Detroit sucked last season and will be even worse this season (no Calvin Johnson)
 
That money is in play for next season. The way the contracts shake out you need that roll over money to sign your free agents and/or bring in replacments if needed plus the draft class. This roster is set for 2016. maybe a low cost depth signing or two but nothing major will happen from here on out.
 
Pretty sure Suh's contract balloons next year thanks to Tannenbaum. Tannehill's salary bump also goes up should the team decide to keep him...even if the team cuts him they'll need to sign a QB or roll with a rookie from the draft (that's the only option where we're not paying more for a QB than we are right now). Moore is on a one year deal so even if they bring him back as the starter after they let Tannehill go I'm pretty sure he's not going to take backup money. The smart thing to do would be to roll it over.
 
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