We Don't Need To Find More Cap Room

[Miguel]

Note that a couple guys at least have significant escalators, such as Greg Lewis with an extra $1.25mm salary based on playing time.

Obtained escalators will affect the player's future salaries and will not affect the 2009 cap.

 

[mgteich]

Top players will still be franchised.

Your right, but that is the risk the Pats are going to have to make. Your other point in bold is good as well. But if the Pats ever want their stud LB, 2010 is the year.