Current cap space?

[Dan H]

Can free up another 15M if needed by cutting Veldheer and Bucannon.

 

[BigRedRage]

Can free up another 15M if needed by cutting Veldheer and Bucannon.

I would expect Veldheer to be traded rather than cut, Also expect we keep Bucannon.

Whispers from local reporters that we may extend DJ this year. Hopefully we wait until at least week 3 and see if he still delivers the goods. Last thing we need is another albatross contract based on past performance of an injured player.

 

[overseascardfan]

There’s no one left worth breaking the bank for. I would keep Veldheer since I don’t view Smith as a suitable replacement but I would start Smith at OG. If they cut or trade Veldheer then I would sign Fleming if he’s still available. Bucanon needs to re-structure as he is not worth $8M, problem is there are no more ILB on the market unless you are interested in older guys like Derrick Johnson or Lawrence Timmons. Zach Brown re-signed with WAS. Bowman is out there but he is more of a 2 down run stuffer than a 3 down LB.

 

[Dan H]

Going down the list of remaining FAs I see a lot of potential fits.

Suh?

Flier on Bashaud Breeland?

Kenny Vaccaro? Terrell Pryor?

Hankins could be a NT if we're keeping a 3-4 base.

Jordan Matthews is still out there.

Tre Boston?

Mike Wallace? DRC?

 

[BigRedRage]

There’s no one left worth breaking the bank for. I would keep Veldheer since I don’t view Smith as a suitable replacement but I would start Smith at OG. If they cut or trade Veldheer then I would sign Fleming if he’s still available. Bucanon needs to re-structure as he is not worth $8M, problem is there are no more ILB on the market unless you are interested in older guys like Derrick Johnson or Lawrence Timmons. Zach Brown re-signed with WAS. Bowman is out there but he is more of a 2 down run stuffer than a 3 down LB.

are you benching Pugh or Iupati for Smith?

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Going down the list of remaining FAs I see a lot of potential fits.

Suh?

Flier on Bashaud Breeland?

Kenny Vaccaro? Terrell Pryor?

Hankins could be a NT if we're keeping a 3-4 base.

Jordan Matthews is still out there.

Tre Boston?

Mike Wallace? DRC?

I would put Dontrelle Inman on that list as well for WR, but he is currently visiting the Cowboys, so he might not be available for long.

 

[Shane]

I would put Dontrelle Inman on that list as well for WR, but he is currently visiting the Cowboys, so he might not be available for long.

You mean the same Inman that has been with five different teams in six years? That’s the guy you want for us to sign a wide receiver? LOL

 

[overseascardfan]

are you benching Pugh or Iupati for Smith?

Shoot, forgot about Pugh. But chances are Smith could see a lot of time at OG because of Iupati’s durabilty issues. Pugh & Iupati would start the season at OG.

Also read that DRC is waiting until April to decide. Probably waiting until after draft so he sees his best opportunity to start.

 

[GuernseyCard]

There’s no one left worth breaking the bank for. I would keep Veldheer since I don’t view Smith as a suitable replacement but I would start Smith at OG. If they cut or trade Veldheer then I would sign Fleming if he’s still available. Bucanon needs to re-structure as he is not worth $8M, problem is there are no more ILB on the market unless you are interested in older guys like Derrick Johnson or Lawrence Timmons. Zach Brown re-signed with WAS. Bowman is out there but he is more of a 2 down run stuffer than a 3 down LB.

Play Smith at guard in the place of whom?

The Cards picked up Bucannon's 5th-year option. The options are to pay it; sign him to a new deal or cut him.

 

[Cards Czar]

Play Smith at guard in the place of whom?

The Cards picked up Bucannon's 5th-year option. The options are to pay it; sign him to a new deal or cut him.

Right now the 8M on Bucannons contract counts against the cap an if let go it still counts against the cap. Best option is to extend his contract to lower that cap hit.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/deone-bucannon-14436/

 

[Cheesebeef]

Going down the list of remaining FAs I see a lot of potential fits.

Suh?

Flier on Bashaud Breeland?

Kenny Vaccaro? Terrell Pryor?

Hankins could be a NT if we're keeping a 3-4 base.

Jordan Matthews is still out there.

Tre Boston?

Mike Wallace? DRC?

Good gravy, that’s a monumental ball of meh... and that’s being generous.

 

[Dan H]

Right now the 8M on Bucannons contract counts against the cap an if let go it still counts against the cap. Best option is to extend his contract to lower that cap hit.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/deone-bucannon-14436/

Zero dead money. He can be cut without any cap repercussions.

 

[Ohcrap75]

Right now the 8M on Bucannons contract counts against the cap an if let go it still counts against the cap. Best option is to extend his contract to lower that cap hit.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/deone-bucannon-14436/

Did his contract just become guaranteed on the first day of the league year? Why didn't they re-work his deal or cut him before? Maybe I was wrong, but didn't think there was any dead cap?

 

[wa52lz]

Did his contract just become guaranteed on the first day of the league year? Why didn't they re-work his deal or cut him before? Maybe I was wrong, but didn't think there was any dead cap?

Yes it became guaranteed on the first day of the league year, so now we are stuck with that cap hit

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Did his contract just become guaranteed on the first day of the league year? Why didn't they re-work his deal or cut him before? Maybe I was wrong, but didn't think there was any dead cap?

Keim Time!!!!

 

[Arz101]

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[BillsCarnage]

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As of this moment, they're at about $13.5mil in space. https://www.nflpa.com/public-salary-cap-report

If they're going to try to extend DJ or Golden, they'll need to free up some more space; Bucannon is still a likely candidate. DJ will probably be franchised.

 

[overseascardfan]

As of this moment, they're at about $13.5mil in space. https://www.nflpa.com/public-salary-cap-report

If they're going to try to extend DJ or Golden, they'll need to free up some more space; Bucannon is still a likely candidate. DJ will probably be franchised.

They don’t need to franchise Johnson, they have a lot of space next year even if they pick up Bradford’s option. Need to have an exceptional draft if ARZ wants to maintain long term cap flexibility, young, good, cheap talent goes a long way.

 

[BigRedRage]

19 million right now per jurecki

 

[Shane]

19 million right now per jurecki

Def sounds more accurate... we were at almost 13 prior to Veldheer trade

 

[MadCardDisease]

Over the Cap has us at $18M which is close to what Jurecki is reporting.

Over the Cap also has the Cardinals estimated for about $7M for the rookie pool:

https://overthecap.com/draft/

So that would leave the Cardinals with about $10-11M to spend on free agents.

 

[Stout]

Over the Cap has us at $18M which is close to what Jurecki is reporting.

Over the Cap also has the Cardinals estimated for about $7M for the rookie pool:

https://overthecap.com/draft/

So that would leave the Cardinals with about $10-11M to spend on free agents.

Which will be bargain basement FAs at this point.

 

[Shane]

Which will be bargain basement FAs at this point.

That’s really all that’s left anyway... Although would love to see us sign Kenny Vaccaro

 

[Ronin]

Josh Weinfuss
@joshweinfuss

The Cardinals have $19,836,406 in cap space as of Monday morning, according to the NFLPA's website.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Josh Weinfuss
@joshweinfuss

The Cardinals have $19,836,406 in cap space as of Monday morning, according to the NFLPA's website.

Great.