League tentatively sets cap and tag numbers

[MoLewisrocks]

The cap is tentatively set for at or just below $121M. Teams individual cap numbers will depend on how much carryover they have. Contract extensions can still be negotiated until 4PM this Saturday that allocate part of signing bonus amortization or roster bonus or salary increases to this season. After that any extensions only impact future cap.

CB: Franchise: $10.668 Transition: $8.939

DE: Franchise: $10.984 Transition: $8.994

DT: Franchise: $8.306 Transition: $6.919

K/P: Franchise: $2.926 Transition: $2.654

LB: Franchise: $9.455 Transition: $8.216

OL: Franchise: $9.660 Transition: $8.560

QB: Franchise: $14.642 Transition: $12.845

RB: Franchise: $8.079 Transition: $6.851

S: Franchise: $6.798 Transition: $5.899

TE: Franchise: $5.962 Transition: $5.105

WR: Franchise: $10.357 Transition: $8.716

Welker's franchise tag if tagged for the second time would be $11.4M (120% of previous tag). The tags for RG and CB would appear to be steeper than the organization would entertain for either Vollmer or Talib.


Franchise tag numbers tentatively set; 2013 cap near $121M - NFL.com

 

[Joker]

121 million???...that's only a million more than the 2011 cap...I did not realize this

 

[ctpatsfan77]

121 million???...that's only a million more than the 2011 cap...I did not realize this

But thankfully, the Krafts and the Patriots FO did. . . .

 

[ctpatsfan77]

The cap is tentatively set for at or just below $121M. Teams individual cap numbers will depend on how much carryover they have. Contract extensions can still be negotiated until 4PM this Saturday that allocate part of signing bonus amortization or roster bonus or salary increases to this season. After that any extensions only impact future cap.

Welker's franchise tag if tagged for the second time would be $11.4M (120% of previous tag). The tags for RG and CB would appear to be steeper than the organization would entertain for either Vollmer or Talib.


Franchise tag numbers tentatively set; 2013 cap near $121M - NFL.com

(1) FWIW, moving cap space is no longer the onerous burden it used to be (e.g., they don't need to give Woodhead an extension that gives him a $5M bonus if he throws six TD passes in 2012). So it's not a huge problem if they don't make a move this week.

(2) If Talib leaves, the Pats would probably be in line (other FA moves pending) for a 3rd round comp pick in 2014. Not that that's a great option, but it is something to consider.

 

[smg93]

(2) If Talib leaves, the Pats would probably be in line (other FA moves pending) for a 3rd round comp pick in 2014. Not that that's a great option, but it is something to consider.

Would the comp pick be affected by the fact that he didn't play 4 games this year?

 

[mayoclinic]

121 million???...that's only a million more than the 2011 cap...I did not realize this

We had a thread about it recently:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england...d/95/987495-minimal-cap-increase-2013-a.html

As Mo notes, Kraft's predicted this for years, in contrast to some who have predicted a more vigorous increase. The cap probably won't go up much in the next couple of years either, according to many, even though increased TV revenues kick in in 2014. It may remain fairly flat (under $123M) through 2015.

It's ugly, but in the long run it favors fiiscally responsible organizations with good personnel evaluation such as the Pats who manage their cap and roster situations well. As ugly as it will be for us, it will be uglier for others.

 

[resdubwhite]

so when this big TV deal comes on in 2014 what are the Cap permutations then?

Is it possible for the team to backload Vollmer/Talib into those years?

Obviously theres a few big deals that are ending soon (Wilfork/Brady) also, the possibility of some sort of restructure of those deals.

 

[Water Boy]

The cap is tentatively set for at or just below $121M. Teams individual cap numbers will depend on how much carryover they have. Contract extensions can still be negotiated until 4PM this Saturday that allocate part of signing bonus amortization or roster bonus or salary increases to this season. After that any extensions only impact future cap.

CB: Franchise: $10.668 Transition: $8.939

DE: Franchise: $10.984 Transition: $8.994

DT: Franchise: $8.306 Transition: $6.919

K/P: Franchise: $2.926 Transition: $2.654

LB: Franchise: $9.455 Transition: $8.216

OL: Franchise: $9.660 Transition: $8.560

QB: Franchise: $14.642 Transition: $12.845

RB: Franchise: $8.079 Transition: $6.851

S: Franchise: $6.798 Transition: $5.899

TE: Franchise: $5.962 Transition: $5.105

WR: Franchise: $10.357 Transition: $8.716

Welker's franchise tag if tagged for the second time would be $11.4M (120% of previous tag). The tags for RG and CB would appear to be steeper than the organization would entertain for either Vollmer or Talib.


Franchise tag numbers tentatively set; 2013 cap near $121M - NFL.com

Wow. Pretty amazing how relatively low the pay scale is for Tight Ends.

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

Wow. Pretty amazing how relatively low the pay scale is for Tight Ends.

econ major Belichick has been wanting to maximize his ROI (return on investment) at that position for years.....lower investment and higher production out of that position lead to fiscal efficiency.....

 

[DarrylS]

While we manage our cap well, read where the Jets are already 20 million over for next year...

Where is Miguel to make sense of all of this???

 

[resdubwhite]

While we manage our cap well, read where the Jets are already 20 million over for next year...

Where is Miguel to make sense of all of this???

THe tackle they traded from St louis is a 12 million hit for next year. he's likely to be cut or renegotiated.

Scott and Pace are also looking like cap casualties too.

That pretty much gets them back below 120. Where they go for the rest is anyones guess.

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Wow. Pretty amazing how relatively low the pay scale is for Tight Ends.

That's part of the issue I had with investing heavily in both TE's this season. I get that doing them early allowed for earlier amortization and favorable cap management. But Gronk's deal averages $9M per in new money, although the protections they built in with the 4 year option structure made that deal a slam dunk. The Hernandez deal which averages $8M not so much. And his was a straight up deal with more bonus and guaranteed money. His market this off season would have been considerably less. And while you can't predict injury you can anticipate trends. Focus and consistency has been an issue with him moreso than Gronk. Should have slotted him closer to the tag or required some option clauses. They are in a catch 22 situation with him already. You tend to want to protect that level of investment, but you have to get production out of it, too. They ride Welker like a rented mule because he's on a one year deal and it's all about production because they have no investment to protect... Which in case some of you still don't get it is why players resent the tag.

 

[Triumph]

THe tackle they traded from St louis is a 12 million hit for next year. he's likely to be cut or renegotiated.

Scott and Pace are also looking like cap casualties too.

That pretty much gets them back below 120. Where they go for the rest is anyones guess.

Revis is coming back on the final year of his contract too.

Get the popcorn ready.

 

[resdubwhite]

Revis is coming back on the final year of his contract too.

Get the popcorn ready.

They could trade him. If the price is right.

In a lot of ways that would be the right thing to do.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

That's part of the issue I had with investing heavily in both TE's this season. I get that doing them early allowed for earlier amortization and favorable cap management. But Gronk's deal averages $9M per in new money, although the protections they built in with the 4 year option structure made that deal a slam dunk.

Actually, it's only about $7M/year over this year and the next seven.

 

[ThatllMoveTheChains!!!]

They ride Welker like a rented mule because he's on a one year deal and it's all about production because they have no investment to protect... Which in case some of you still don't get it is why players resent the tag.

Can you please elaborate on this? It seems like WW's use is pretty much what it has been throughout his career in NE. Are you suggesting he'd be happier if the org cut down on his touches this season?

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Would the comp pick be affected by the fact that he didn't play 4 games this year?

I don't think so. I believe that the only criteria is the size and length of the contract. There was a situation a few years ago ( can't remember specifics) in which a player who was going to be a 'hot' free agent got cut late in the season and another team picked him up off waivers with the hope that if he signed as a FA, they would get high comp pick....

 

[resdubwhite]

I don't think so. I believe that the only criteria is the size and length of the contract. There was a situation a few years ago ( can't remember specifics) in which a player who was going to be a 'hot' free agent got cut late in the season and another team picked him up off waivers with the hope that if he signed as a FA, they would get high comp pick....

Nnamdi?

didn't the raiders cut him and they got a 3rd for it?

 

[Gwedd]

They could trade him. If the price is right.

In a lot of ways that would be the right thing to do.

Trade him to Oakland. He'd be a perfect fit.

 

[resdubwhite]

Trade him to Oakland. He'd be a perfect fit.

They'd probably get first rd picks for the next 5 years.