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The patriots might make a big splash in free agency, or not. But the difference won't be caused by the lack of cap room
If the team wants to pay Flowers $17M AAV, they certainly can afford it. A long-term deal wouldn't cost anywhere that amount in the 2019 cap.
We start with $24M. Brady's extension is being worked on. I expect McCourty's to be next, and then Van Noy. Mason's will likely wait until camp. .
If Gronk stays, his cap number will be less. Either some of his salary will be converted to NLTBE incentives or he will sign a 2 year extension.
The issue is value in any signing.
BOTTOM LINE
Extensions of Brady, McCourty, Van Noy and Gronk would add over $10M to the $24M now available.
A Flowers contract could be signed with almost any AAV, with a $10M 2019 cap hit.
If the team wants to pay Flowers $17M AAV, they certainly can afford it. A long-term deal wouldn't cost anywhere that amount in the 2019 cap.
We start with $24M. Brady's extension is being worked on. I expect McCourty's to be next, and then Van Noy. Mason's will likely wait until camp. .
If Gronk stays, his cap number will be less. Either some of his salary will be converted to NLTBE incentives or he will sign a 2 year extension.
The issue is value in any signing.
BOTTOM LINE
Extensions of Brady, McCourty, Van Noy and Gronk would add over $10M to the $24M now available.
A Flowers contract could be signed with almost any AAV, with a $10M 2019 cap hit.
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