Originally Posted by
clumping platelets
Simply.....no
Why?
well, starting in 2006, signing bonuses can only be prorated (spread out over 4 yrs). When McAlister signed his deal in 2004, signing bonuses could be spread out over 6 yrs. The changes of proration are due to the fact the CBA states that prorations cannot extend more than 2 yrs past an uncapped yr (2007)
Bills, or any team for that matter, will need to be very creative. Most likely, the Antoine Winfield contract will be used as a model. He rec'd his bonus money as a roster bonus and it all counted on 2004 cap instead of spreading it out over a number of yrs. Bills could do that if they wish to take a huge cap hit in 2006