Iupati contract is more money than veldheer O_o

[BigRedRage]

https://twitter.com/kentsomers/status/575390388627881984

WOW

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Why did it take so much to close the deal? Seems kind of high to me?

 

[Shane]

That's insane for a guard IMO but not my $$$$

 

[Finito]

Holy crap that's a lot of money.

 

[WildBB]

About 8M yr. with 3 yrs. pretty much guaranteed.

They had to come in big to land the Big Samoan.

 

[BW52]

That says Cards paid for Iupati`s 3 ProBowls.When Veldheer makes a ProBowl that could result in a monetary change.

 

[Brian]

Do the Cards still have the money to go after Orakpo AND AP now? Sorry, the salary cap is not my forte.

 

[Shane]

Do the Cards still have the money to go after Orakpo AND AP now? Sorry, the salary cap is not my forte.

Yes they were 15 million under with another 7.4 million available if they need to go ahead with the restructure with Carson Palmer

 

[BigRedRage]

Yes they were 15 million under with another 7.4 million available if they need to go ahead with the restructure with Carson Palmer

campbell is in line for a restructure if needed too.

 

[Brian]

Yes they were 15 million under with another 7.4 million available if they need to go ahead with the restructure with Carson Palmer

I just haven't heard a number for either of the Falcon's players added with Woodley, added with Iupati. It starts to add up.

 

[Proteus]

That's insane for a guard IMO but not my $$$$

Where does it rank in terms of guard salaries?

 

[WildBB]

Seeing him twice a year at least they know exactly what they're getting. A mauler in the run game. I hope he can hold up at least the three years.

Put Cooper at Center and I think we have the makings of a solid OL. Need one more good interior guy.

 

[Shane]

I just haven't heard a number for either of the Falcon's players added with Woodley, added with Iupati. It starts to add up.

Weatherspoon was 4 million a year I'm assuming probably all guaranteed. And Woodley was for the vet minimum something like 900,000 won't even count against the cap Unless he makes the team

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Seeing him twice a year at least they know exactly what they're getting. A mauler in the run game. I hope he can hold up at least the three years.

Put Cooper at Center and I think we have the makings of a solid OL. Need one more good interior guy.

And hope for no injuries

 

[Chopper0080]

campbell is in line for a restructure if needed too.

Palmer
Veldheer
Campbell (extension)
Powers (extension)

Sendlein possible cut

 

[BillsCarnage]

That says Cards paid for Iupati`s 3 ProBowls.When Veldheer makes a ProBowl that could result in a monetary change.

Actually Veldheer's contract overall wasn't much less - 5y/$35mill. The biggest difference is the guaranteed $$$.
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/jared-veldheer/

Probably a $10-12mill signing bonus for Iupati. Hey, we've complained about the Oline forever and now the left side is set for the next several years.

Anyone wonder what side they'll run under?

 

[WildBB]

Whoever they get to help tote should have better success now.

 

[Proximo]

Do the Cards still have the money to go after Orakpo AND AP now? Sorry, the salary cap is not my forte.

Yeah that is what I am wondering too.

If they cut lorenzo Alexander, cut sendline - replace with a cheaper shipley and restructure calais

Here is what I am figuring

So they had 21 mil
2.5 from lorenzo
3.5 from sendline
3 mil from Cambell restructure
30 mil cap room

8m Iupati
4m Weatherspoon
3.5m Peters
8m Peterson ?
6m Orakpo
1.5m Shipley

31 mil

hmm - and need about 4 mil for rookies

There could be a problem - those numbers on the signees could be less on the first year, but still would be very tight.

Definitely don't see room for Cromartie

 

[splitsecond]

Can he cover a tight end?

 

[BigRedRage]

Can he cover a tight end?

lol

 

[splitsecond]

I am not going to try and figure out cap space. We have one of the best capologists in the league, we will be fine.

 

[BigRedRage]

I just haven't heard a number for either of the Falcon's players added with Woodley, added with Iupati. It starts to add up.

something floated out by urban lately:

You can sign anyone you want, there is always a way to make them fit if you really want them. It may mess up the future, but it can be done.

 

[Shane]

Yeah that is what I am wondering too.

If they cut lorenzo Alexander, cut sendline - replace with a cheaper shipley and restructure calais

Here is what I am figuring

So they had 21 mil
2.5 from lorenzo
3.5 from sendline
3 mil from Cambell restructure
30 mil cap room

8m Iupati
4m Weatherspoon
3.5m Peters
8m Peterson ?
6m Orakpo
1.5m Shipley

31 mil

hmm - and need about 4 mil for rookies

There could be a problem - those numbers on the signees could be less on the first year, but still would be very tight.

Definitely don't see room for Cromartie

Jmo but there is no way Orakpo signs for 6 million per season he needs to sign an incentive laden contract due to his injury history and down stats the last couple two seasons

 

[PDXChris]

Yeah that is what I am wondering too.

If they cut lorenzo Alexander, cut sendline - replace with a cheaper shipley and restructure calais

Here is what I am figuring

So they had 21 mil
2.5 from lorenzo
3.5 from sendline
3 mil from Cambell restructure
30 mil cap room

8m Iupati
4m Weatherspoon
3.5m Peters
8m Peterson ?
6m Orakpo
1.5m Shipley

31 mil

hmm - and need about 4 mil for rookies

There could be a problem - those numbers on the signees could be less on the first year, but still would be very tight.

Definitely don't see room for Cromartie

We don't know what cap number these new players will have this year until all the numbers come out. For all we know, their base could be really low with a higher bonus spreading it out.

 

[BW52]

Actually Veldheer's contract overall wasn't much less - 5y/$35mill. The biggest difference is the guaranteed $$$.
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/jared-veldheer/

Probably a $10-12mill signing bonus for Iupati. Hey, we've complained about the Oline forever and now the left side is set for the next several years.

Anyone wonder what side they'll run under?

I am wondering if Sendlein stays or get becomes a salary cut and Cards use Larsen at C