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Cutting Moulds prior to June 1 saves us 5.2 mill (thanks Clump). That one move sends a message to the overpaid vets on this squad that the future QB is Losman. It also adds the cap cash to spend some. Rather than endlessly parade has-beens through here and often overpay, why not make a splash and get some young talented players and yes pay top dollar for them.
Take the money saved on the Moulds cut and spend it on Reggie Wayne. He has more yards than Harrison in 04-05. He is a young guy with decent but not great speed but certainly makes plays. Many would argue that losing Moulds means losing our most experienced and proven WR. I agree but would argue that we can get a guy on the right side of 30 for the same money. Plax Burress signed for 6yrs. 25mil. Included 8.25SB and 11.38 in guaranteed money in the first 2 years. Thats roughly 5.6m per, thats what we get back for cutting Moulds. Basically your trading a older declining player for a younger guy with big upside still. We need to solidify the WR corp through FA if Moulds walks, Wayne is the best out there and can be had at this price.
Cutting Mike Williams after June 1 saves 7.6m (again thanks Clump). This money can be spent in part on Steve Hutchinson or LeCharles Bentley and we have a proven young stud o-lineman for a washed up always injured bust. 7.6 just might pay for BOTH or at least one plus a younger DT with upside like Damione Lewis, Ryan Pickett, or Larry Tripplett. Its another move that makes tons of sense where we convert lost play and money into proven young talent.
Finally (thanks finally to clumpy), we would save about 5.4 mill more by cutting Milloy, Posey, and Bennie Anderson (not needed with above signing). That would pay for Adam Archuleta, yet another young talented proven player. It probably makes up for any gap in the signings of Reggie Wayne and Steve or LeCharles.
So, we cut Moulds, Milloy, Posey, and Anderson right out of the gate.
Then Mike after June 1
With the cap cash sign:
Steve Hutchinson or LeCharles Bentley, Reggie Wayne, Damione Lewis/Ryan Pickett/Larry Tripplett and Adam Archuleta
That leaves starting SLB up for grabs.
Give Crowell a shot but draft a day one potential starter like Ahmad Brooks, AJ Nicholson, or AJ Hawk.
Now, I am leaning towards voting for a resign of Clements. I think TD is as well based on his recent comments. So, whatever cap room we would have had without any cuts needs to go solely to him. If we could manage to franchise and then trade him for a younger guy with upside but who is unproven I say do it, maybe even with another draft pick headed our way.
I just hope TD sees what we all see and makes big waves rather than the status quo which has gotten us perpetual mediocrity at this point.
Cutting Moulds prior to June 1 saves us 5.2 mill (thanks Clump). That one move sends a message to the overpaid vets on this squad that the future QB is Losman. It also adds the cap cash to spend some. Rather than endlessly parade has-beens through here and often overpay, why not make a splash and get some young talented players and yes pay top dollar for them.
Take the money saved on the Moulds cut and spend it on Reggie Wayne. He has more yards than Harrison in 04-05. He is a young guy with decent but not great speed but certainly makes plays. Many would argue that losing Moulds means losing our most experienced and proven WR. I agree but would argue that we can get a guy on the right side of 30 for the same money. Plax Burress signed for 6yrs. 25mil. Included 8.25SB and 11.38 in guaranteed money in the first 2 years. Thats roughly 5.6m per, thats what we get back for cutting Moulds. Basically your trading a older declining player for a younger guy with big upside still. We need to solidify the WR corp through FA if Moulds walks, Wayne is the best out there and can be had at this price.
Cutting Mike Williams after June 1 saves 7.6m (again thanks Clump). This money can be spent in part on Steve Hutchinson or LeCharles Bentley and we have a proven young stud o-lineman for a washed up always injured bust. 7.6 just might pay for BOTH or at least one plus a younger DT with upside like Damione Lewis, Ryan Pickett, or Larry Tripplett. Its another move that makes tons of sense where we convert lost play and money into proven young talent.
Finally (thanks finally to clumpy), we would save about 5.4 mill more by cutting Milloy, Posey, and Bennie Anderson (not needed with above signing). That would pay for Adam Archuleta, yet another young talented proven player. It probably makes up for any gap in the signings of Reggie Wayne and Steve or LeCharles.
So, we cut Moulds, Milloy, Posey, and Anderson right out of the gate.
Then Mike after June 1
With the cap cash sign:
Steve Hutchinson or LeCharles Bentley, Reggie Wayne, Damione Lewis/Ryan Pickett/Larry Tripplett and Adam Archuleta
That leaves starting SLB up for grabs.
Give Crowell a shot but draft a day one potential starter like Ahmad Brooks, AJ Nicholson, or AJ Hawk.
Now, I am leaning towards voting for a resign of Clements. I think TD is as well based on his recent comments. So, whatever cap room we would have had without any cuts needs to go solely to him. If we could manage to franchise and then trade him for a younger guy with upside but who is unproven I say do it, maybe even with another draft pick headed our way.
I just hope TD sees what we all see and makes big waves rather than the status quo which has gotten us perpetual mediocrity at this point.
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