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This may be the year to be aggressive

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With the salary cap being lower due to the pandemic a lot of teams don’t have the amount of extra space they typically have. Realistically only maybe half the league has space to make significant signings, and there is a few teams who will need to make a bunch of cuts to even get under. Although the top guys will still get paid and likely high, the typical bidding wars may not be as drastic as years past. Next year we may look back at a lot of the contracts signed this offseason and see a bunch of favorable deals. I think that’s why Miami cut Kyle Van Noy he will probably get half the amount of money we signed him for last year. Next year with the world starting to get vaccinated and back to normal and a new TV deal on the horizon salary cap space may take a big jump forward making it even more valuable to attack some top YOUNG free agents and lock them into long term deals
 
Aggressive yes but efficient.

We’ve got to take advantage of other teams limitations, more than anything.

That may also come in the form of a trade for a veteran who might not be on any of our radars right now. Possibly the pass rusher we don’t appear to be able to land out of this particular class.
 
I know draft picks are a premium, maybe even more so with the reduced salary cap this year, so they might be something we can use to our advantage. There may be a scenario where a cash-strapped team may be willing to shed some talent for a pick. If so, and we have a legitimate plan for that player and his skill set, I might be okay with giving up a lower-valued pick for a proven player. It could be considered a buyers market for teams with extra picks and cap room, so it may be prudent to use our leverage on a guy most that most likely will contribute. The key for me is, do we have a plan? The Patriots have been a team willing to use a similar strategy to fill a need and they have had some success. It may be worth a look if the situation is right.
 
Swollcolb said:
With the salary cap being lower due to the pandemic a lot of teams don’t have the amount of extra space they typically have. Realistically only maybe half the league has space to make significant signings, and there is a few teams who will need to make a bunch of cuts to even get under. Although the top guys will still get paid and likely high, the typical bidding wars may not be as drastic as years past. Next year we may look back at a lot of the contracts signed this offseason and see a bunch of favorable deals. I think that’s why Miami cut Kyle Van Noy he will probably get half the amount of money we signed him for last year. Next year with the world starting to get vaccinated and back to normal and a new TV deal on the horizon salary cap space may take a big jump forward making it even more valuable to attack some top YOUNG free agents and lock them into long term deals
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I don't disagree, but there may not be as many top FAs as fans hope. I wouldn't be surprised if the NFL/NFLPA don't find a way to raise the cap. Teams can also restructure/cut OTHER players to keep their top guys, they can cut 'average' guys to keep the top guys, they can restructure the top guys, . . .
Yes, I expect more than the usual # of FAs, but I expect a number teams to find ways to keep 'mission critical' guys. That said, those who DO get to FA or are released won't have as many suitors, and of the teams with cap space, not all will need the same positions.
 
fansinceGWilson said:
I don't disagree, but there may not be as many top FAs as fans hope. I wouldn't be surprised if the NFL/NFLPA don't find a way to raise the cap. Teams can also restructure/cut OTHER players to keep their top guys, they can cut 'average' guys to keep the top guys, they can restructure the top guys, . . .
Yes, I expect more than the usual # of FAs, but I expect a number teams to find ways to keep 'mission critical' guys. That said, those who DO get to FA or are released won't have as many suitors, and of the teams with cap space, not all will need the same positions.
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That's fine, I'm not in favor of overpaying too FAs anyway.

I'm not sure how they would go about restructuring the cap atcthis point. There are already negotiations underway to finalize the number, and from what I've read, it isn't going to be above 185 mil.

I know there are huge media contracts on the horizon, but that income dispersal is over a year away, and the NFLPA also has a say.

Negotiations at this level do not happen overnight, and although fans might be universally in favor of raising the cap by 30 mil, not all owners would be. The ramifications go far beyond suffering one bad season.
 
Don't want to see any Suh type deals, where Miami overpaid significantly.

I think Miami needs to be smart. Continue to find those emerging players at the right price. Let the other teams overpay.

I agree with those who say it's time to extend players on the roster, such as Baker and Ogbah.

The draft is still where it's at.
 
Mach2 said:
That's fine, I'm not in favor of overpaying too FAs anyway.

I'm not sure how they would go about restructuring the cap atcthis point. There are already negotiations underway to finalize the number, and from what I've read, it isn't going to be above 185 mil.

I know there are huge media contracts on the horizon, but that income dispersal is over a year away, and the NFLPA also has a say.

Negotiations at this level do not happen overnight, and although fans might be universally in favor of raising the cap by 30 mil, not all owners would be. The ramifications go far beyond suffering one bad season.
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Not saying I'm in favor of any options I mention, only they exist to varying degrees. Unless the restricted cap leaves some top guys hanging, I doubt Miami will go for a top 2.
 
dolfan91 said:
To be aggressive they'll need to create cap space.
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Well they have some already, cutting Van Noy will make more. Then we have a bunch of cheap to mid level contracts we can cut: Jesse Davis, Bobby McCain, Jakeem Grant, Allen Hurns, Albert Wilson. That’s more than enough to sign Kenny Golladay and Aaron Jones (just mentioned them because that’s who miami is currently being tied to). That would free us up to do whatever we want in the draft. Trade back for Jaylen Waddle or Micah Parsons, stay put take Sewell, Grab a safety to replace McCain like Trevon Moehrig or Richie Grant. With the draft capital we have we don’t have to worry about signing as many depth type players to fill out the roster. So Miami could hypothetically splurge to land those guys.
 
Swollcolb said:
Well they have some already, cutting Van Noy will make more. Then we have a bunch of cheap to mid level contracts we can cut: Jesse Davis, Bobby McCain, Jakeem Grant, Allen Hurns, Albert Wilson. That’s more than enough to sign Kenny Golladay and Aaron Jones (just mentioned them because that’s who miami is currently being tied to). That would free us up to do whatever we want in the draft. Trade back for Jaylen Waddle or Micah Parsons, stay put take Sewell, Grab a safety to replace McCain like Trevon Moehrig or Richie Grant. With the draft capital we have we don’t have to worry about signing as many depth type players to fill out the roster. So Miami could hypothetically splurge to land those guys.
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I know. But Galloday looks like he's expecting $18m-$19m per year. As for McCain and Davis, not sure Miami is going to cut them.
 
dolfan91 said:
I know. But Galloday looks like he's expecting $18m-$19m per year. As for McCain and Davis, not sure Miami is going to cut them.
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Yeah Davis and McCain most likely will be kept but they could be cut. Miami could also cut special framers like Fedejelem and Frazier to free up a few mill. Yeah I would expect Golladay and Jones to cost roughly 30 mill combined but Miami could swing that with a few more minor cuts. Not saying it’s the best thing to do but I could see it happening
 
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