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We have 10 OL's at the moment, 6 vets and 4 kids (including Kline). We are fine for this year, both with regard to positions and with regard to cap. It seems reasonable to keep at least 5 vets and at least 3 kids. We can even keep Wendell as a backup if we wish (only $1.2M). I would note that both Connolly and Cannon are 2015 free agents.
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The issue comes in 2015 when we need cap money for Revis and McCourty. Mankins will be getting $7M of new money as part of his $11M cap hit. Mankins will also be getting $7M in 2016. Solder will be getting $7.4M for 2015 and is would be a free agent in 2016. As I indicated, as of now, both Connolly and Cannon are free agents for 2015.
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It seems that there be lots of decisions to be made in the OL next year. Options this year include extending Connolly and/or Cannon. We have already extended Wendell. Note that if the contracts are team-friendly, these players can be cut next year, if it seems right. Wendell is certainly in that situation.
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The issue comes in 2015 when we need cap money for Revis and McCourty. Mankins will be getting $7M of new money as part of his $11M cap hit. Mankins will also be getting $7M in 2016. Solder will be getting $7.4M for 2015 and is would be a free agent in 2016. As I indicated, as of now, both Connolly and Cannon are free agents for 2015.
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It seems that there be lots of decisions to be made in the OL next year. Options this year include extending Connolly and/or Cannon. We have already extended Wendell. Note that if the contracts are team-friendly, these players can be cut next year, if it seems right. Wendell is certainly in that situation.