Conner re-signs for 2 years, $19 million

[ajcardfan]

I would think it would be beneficial for Cardinals to have an out in 2nd year without a huge cap hit.

2 years/19M with 10M guaranteed. (edit...this is my guess)

It doesn't really matter IMO. The deal is chump change compared to the cap space we are going to have the next few seasons. Cap space we won't completely use anyhow.

IMO, it's the deal I was hoping they would sign him to. Two years. Some said he would hold out for at least three but it's all about the upfront money with a guy his age.

Excellent. Glad they did it right before this game. Should get the team feeling good about things

 

[RON_IN_OC]

He can start next year 2025 and then hopefully flip flop with Benson and be the backup. That should prolong his career and effectiveness.

 

[Buckybird]

Well done Big Red & well deserved!!! He’s a leader that’s well needed on & off the field for this team to continue growing

Next up I would extend Budda 2-3 years & trade Jalen before the draft because the rabbit is waiting in line, a better player & going to be an absolute stud

 

[Bobster]

A pittance for a guy who's a productive team leader and sets the tone with his intensity and work effort.

 

[Garthshort]

Well done Big Red & well deserved!!! He’s a leader that’s well needed on & off the field for this team to continue growing

Next up I would extend Budda 2-3 years & trade Jalen before the draft because the rabbit is waiting in line, a better player & going to be an absolute stud

You need a good third safety because of injuries, imo.

 

[SoonerLou]

If our roster looked different that 9.5 mil might matter more but it doesn’t so nothing to sweat about.

Compared to the Justin Jones, SMB, Bilal Nichols of the world (Cards) this is a great deal

 

[BirdGangThing]

this is good for everyone imo - including conner's mental space with benson getting more playing time - conner is more than a back he's that guy in the locker room mentoring others while keeping them accountable - i hope kyzir is next

 

[Totally_Red]

Excellent move by Monti for a productive player on the field and an exemplary veteran leader off it.

Budda may not get done until he finds his value in the legal tampering period.

 

[BritCard]

Had to happen.

If I was to guess I'd say something like $12m guaranteed so that if he's tailing off or Benson is ascending they can get out of year 2 without losing much.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

I mean worst case scenario is that JC comes of the bench like he did with Chase E. back in 2021. He was super effective that year, a vicious battering ram that scored a million touchdowns and was great in short yardage too.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Excellent move by Monti for a productive player on the field and an exemplary veteran leader off it.

Budda may not get done until he finds his value in the legal tampering period.

MO with a little morale boost at the mid point of the season! I like it!

 

[outcent13]

Had to happen.

If I was to guess I'd say something like $12m guaranteed so that if he's tailing off or Benson is ascending they can get out of year 2 without losing much.

I wonder if that pay that bonus this year so it doesn’t impact the cap next year. Would make sense for both him and Budda

 

[TRW]

I'm not mad about this signing. Good deal for a good dude.

 

[ajcardfan]

I wonder if that pay that bonus this year so it doesn’t impact the cap next year. Would make sense for both him and Budda

I don't think that is allowed but I could be wrong.

Besides, we have a crap ton of cap space for next year. There is zero chance Conner's contract will be an issue when it comes to Bidwill spending money. Instead the issue will be Bidwill spending money

 

[BACH]

Good Signing. With so so many players on rookie deals, there is plenty of money to spend and actually not that many positions to spend it on.

Who cares if he's older. It's the leader of the team, he’s top 5-12 RB, brings stability and and can work as a mentor while slowly seeing his workload decrease

 

[BACH]

I don't think that is allowed but I could be wrong.

Besides, we have a crap ton of cap space for next year. There is zero chance Conner's contract will be an issue when it comes to Bidwill spending money. Instead the issue will be Bidwill spending money

It is, but bonuses are spread over the length of the contract anyway.
So the trick is to pay the bonus as this years’ base salary. I would be surprised if not part of the deal will go on this years base

 

[ajcardfan]

It is, but bonuses are spread over the length of the contract anyway.
So the trick is to pay the bonus as this years’ base salary. I would be surprised if not part of the deal will go on this years base

Yes, I realize they would have to call it salary but I haven't heard anything that says they did that. But, they probably did, one would think.

 

[BACH]

Yes, I realize they would have to call it salary but I haven't heard anything that says they did that. But, they probably did, one would think.

There is 18M to spend. No one of significance are getting added this late. Should be 15M to play around with.
Doesn’t matter to Bidwill. Signing bonus or base salary immediately impact cash flow the same

 

[Cheesebeef]

It is, but bonuses are spread over the length of the contract anyway.
So the trick is to pay the bonus as this years’ base salary. I would be surprised if not part of the deal will go on this years base

This team never maximizes its cap room so I’ll be surprised if the above happens.

 

[oaken1]

It is, but bonuses are spread over the length of the contract anyway.
So the trick is to pay the bonus as this years’ base salary. I would be surprised if not part of the deal will go on this years base

It's an extension so it can't affect this year's cap.
However, Mike can pay the "due at signing " portion now. It will count towards the cap later but can probably go against this year's tax bill.

 

[Stout]

So long as they can get out of the deal cheaply if he falls off a cliff next season, it's a good deal. 3 years would have been lunacy.

 

[BACH]

It's an extension so it can't affect this year's cap.
However, Mike can pay the "due at signing " portion now. It will count towards the cap later but can probably go against this year's tax bill.

Extension means adding to the existing contract. They can still change the terms of the existing contract

 

[GeorgiaCard88]

Good move by monti- 2 years for Conner is perfect.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

So long as they can get out of the deal cheaply if he falls off a cliff next season, it's a good deal. 3 years would have been lunacy.

Agree but don't think that will be the case. Conner has never been a guy who relies on speed and that's what usually goes first.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Agree but don't think that will be the case. Conner has never been a guy who relies on speed and that's what usually goes first.

Never got this argument. A dude with poor speed can’t afford to lose any of it worse than a guy who has awesome speed. If she automatically saps speed it should do it across the board. So a guy with poor speed becomes a guy with zero speed. How often does zero speed succeed in the league? I’ll give you only example I could ever think of: old Ottis anderson.