<p>RedStorm----did you read what AntSports Steve said
<p>In other words, the money has to go to players, either FA's or the players on the roster. It can't stay in Bidwill's pocket.<p>BTW AntSports Steve---very informative report. Thanks for the information
As I have stated in other posts...I don't believe we will spend anywhere near the full cap...I have thought 65 to 66mil is where they would be...and while I appreciate the Cap info immensly...I dispute that we were at full Cap last yr...Even with the extensions and the injury signings..I don't believe we were with in 5 mil of the 67mil cap. The Cardinals weather we wish to believe it or not always play by the rules and if that means they have to spend to a certain # by league rules that is what they will do nothing more nothing less. That is why we have the youngest team every year. We won't spend getting the FA veterans that eat up cap space...one or two sure but to field an experience team would mean spending to the Cap limit and being creative. It ticks me off that there can be 35% in NFL generated income still in the Cardinal Coffers and they cry poor and don't spend to get a team of veterans on both sides of the ball..
Originally posted by KingofCards
...and this is based on what? They have always spent nearly the full amount. To believe that they will spend $10 million less than they need to is asinine.
No...what Steves post is saying is that they have to spend at least 65.5mil of the 75mil cap...that 10mil spread does not go to the players...reread his post...and I still say that the Cards have never ever spent to the Cap #...they have always done only what they had to by league rules...dispute that all you want its the facts. They are not creative with the Cap money...they go young on both sides of the ball because it's cheaper....98 after we won what happened...they gutted the team...and went with young talent...it hasn't worked out...I still think we will bring in players...but not over 65mil because that is all that is required they do...does anyone believe that the Cards spending 10 mil more of the Cap over the 65mil will generate more fans in the stands....get real...the Cards know that they can keep the extra cash from the cap...it won't effect there attendance this year or next and perhaps the yr after...they are simply put businessmen that watch the bottom line...it's just common sense thinking...if we won't get more attendance then why spend it....its the only reason they are considering Emmitt Smith...he would help put people in the seats...if they only signed him and Suggs...they say we would have better attendance than last yr...and thats the way they see it...how hard is that to understand...I think our track record as an organization shows we don't spend to win...and thats what is sad. We will bring in guys and sign a few just so we get to that 65mil #...that means they have to spend 24 mil....they will do this...but not the extra 10mil
Originally posted by Rats
No...what Steves post is saying is that they have to spend at least 65.5mil of the 75mil cap...that 10mil spread does not go to the players...reread his post...and I still say that the Cards have never ever spent to the Cap #...they have always done only what they had to by league rules...dispute that all you want its the facts. They are not creative with the Cap money...they go young on both sides of the ball because it's cheaper....98 after we won what happened...they gutted the team...and went with young talent...it hasn't worked out...I still think we will bring in players...but not over 65mil because that is all that is required they do...does anyone believe that the Cards spending 10 mil more of the Cap over the 65mil will generate more fans in the stands....get real...the Cards know that they can keep the extra cash from the cap...it won't effect there attendance this year or next and perhaps the yr after...they are simply put businessmen that watch the bottom line...it's just common sense thinking...if we won't get more attendance then why spend it....its the only reason they are considering Emmitt Smith...he would help put people in the seats...if they only signed him and Suggs...they say we would have better attendance than last yr...and thats the way they see it...how hard is that to understand...I think our track record as an organization shows we don't spend to win...and thats what is sad. We will bring in guys and sign a few just so we get to that 65mil #...that means they have to spend 24 mil....they will do this...but not the extra 10mil
OkkkkOriginally posted by KingofCards
Rats, tell me what part of the above statement did I not read?
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If they don't spend the cap money it s distributed among the players on the team.
Maybe YOU need to reread the post.
....I have reread the post...now what Steve says and he can correct me if I am wrong....56% of total revenues have to go to players...by his example that is 65mil or so....the Cap is 10mil more 75mil or so....follow me now....the 10mil more is not required to go to the players...only the 65mil...so in context if they do not spend the cap money only the 56% is distributed. ... So if they spend 62mil...3mil more is distributed to the players....because the club did not hit the required 56% or 65mil...I hope this helps...for those with a tight grip on reality...this is easy...others well...I will just say that because I am a Lifelong Cards fan...does not mean that I must continue to make excuses for this teams...poor performence on and off the field....I demand more...they should demand more and so should you.
