Cowboys Cap Space for 2021

gjkoeppen said:

First off there are differences in the projected cap amounts, usually are higher than the actual cap amount from year to year when there isn't the issues they have this season.

Second the reason the cap isn't figured until march is the cap each year is figured on 100% of the sale of NFL merchandise for the previous league year that ends the first week of march. The cap is figured on that merchandise sales, the previous live gate sales the the amount they will receive for that coming year from TV contracts. I'm not sure where you got this 48% they figure the cap amount on from.

Third the Cowboys will not be able to carry over the entire 11.25 mil because teams are allowed to only carry over 5% of that years cap to the next year. If they have more than the 5% max by the end of the last week of the season that money over 5% is claimed by the league and then divided among the teams that didn't go over the 5% rule. That part I'm not sure when it is distributed.

Next when the cap first started the Cowboys were forced to restructure contracts that started a long cycle of restructuring contracts adding money onto the end that turned into dead money on the cap. they went through this cycle until about 4 years ago when they stopped doing that and they finally got to where they had little dead cap money and were able to use the vast majority of their cap signing players.. I seriously doubt that the Cowboys will fall back into restructuring contracts that end up adding money to the dead cap money and start that cycle all over again. Also today's contracts have more guaranteed money than those when the cap first started making it even less likely they will restructure contracts now.

Now I'm sure there are those that know more about the cap than me but this is what I have learned over the years.
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Corso said:

More like he's trying to drill down people to see an "elephant in the room".

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CowboyRoy said:

Most of your concerns seem petty and inexpensive. And we do have plenty of money to fill those backup and minor starting roles.

And yah, we have a all our draft picks. Never heard anyone complain about backups before. At least we know things are getting good when someone is worried about backup linebackers.

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rocyaice said:

I was asking a question. How can you know what the salary cap will be before we see how the league is effected by Covid 19......

And you will have money to sign Dak I don't know what that comment was about lol.

We just don't know....like if nobody is at the stadiums doesn't that mean more people will be watching? It won't be much original programming on and people will be craving sports.....seems like TV numbers should go up but will that make up for concessions? Just too early to tell.

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CowboyoWales said:

an injury prone LVE

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CowboyoWales said:

WELL-KNOWN MEMBER.

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big dog cowboy said:

You seem very hung up on those words. I've completely lost track of how many times you have said that in this thread. But it has been a lot.

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stasheroo said:

little brother syndrome
When one person feels they have a rivalry with another far superior person. The superior person usually doesn't know about it or feel that the little brother is any kind of a threat. The little brother usually puts forth maximum effort in meaningless situations in order to get the feeling of a win over his rival.

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big dog cowboy said:

He has had ONE injury since joining the Cowboys.

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big dog cowboy said:

You seem very hung up on those words. I've completely lost track of how many times you have said that in this thread. But it has been a lot.

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stasheroo said:

little brother syndrome
When one person feels they have a rivalry with another far superior person. The superior person usually doesn't know about it or feel that the little brother is any kind of a threat. The little brother usually puts forth maximum effort in meaningless situations in order to get the feeling of a win over his rival.

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CowboyoWales said:

Isnt it the second neck injury he's had?

Nov 21, 2019NFLCervical Neck StingerVander Esch had neck surgery to alleviate the nerve issues that forced him to miss seven total games in 2019Aug 15, 2018NFLInguinal Groin Pull Grade 1Vander Esch missed a couple of weeks of training camp with a groin injury.Jun 4, 2018NFLPedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1Vander Esch missed time in the spring with an ankle injury.Oct 1, 2016Non-NFLCervical Neck Pinched NerveVander Esch missed 7 games in 2016 with a pinched nerve in his neck.Aug 15, 2016Non-NFLKnee LCL Pull Grade 1Vander Esch suffered a Grade 1 LCL sprain in August 2016 but was ready for the start of the season on September 3.

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Techsass said:

While you might not be all knowing, you are well known.

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CowboyoWales said:

Exactly, that's a classic WELL-KNOWN MEMBER post..... none specific and lacking in any real content.

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Kaiser said:

All your numbers are correct and there are a few cuts that can be made. Olawale is scheduled for 2MM and its doubtful they pay that. McCoy and Poe are multi year deals structured so Dallas can get out of them after one year, so if a guy like Gallimore takes their spot you save 4MM or 5MM if you cut one of them.

The short answer is that we can create as much room as we want by extending contracts. If you wanted to do it, you could convert the high salary guys into bonuses and create 50 Million in cap space. There will be six guys who are obvious candidates (Amari, DLaw, Martin, Elliot, Tyron and Lael Collins).

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OmerV said:

The guy actually contends the “well known member” status on our signature is something we all collectively chose to call ourselves rather than it coming from the website.

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OmerV said:

I tried to explain to him yesterday that there are maneuvers the Cowboys can make to create cap space, and though he was unable to dispute that he is still more interested in playing the know it all than having reasonable discussion. If he can’t dispute it, he ignores. Sadly, some aren’t interested in reasonable discussion. The guy actually contends the “well known member” status on our signature is something we all collectively chose to call ourselves rather than it coming from the website.

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CowboyoWales said:

A strange post from someone who previously dismissed any concerns with ....we've never had problems with money nor the Cap before.

So reading all of that generic waffle (WELL-KNOWN MEMBER) you've given above:

1) We probably wont have the $11m to carry over to 2021
2) Despite me quoting an increase of $17m in projected CAP Space for 2021.....the actual amount will be quite alot less as NFL income will reduce dramatically this year.

= We can make an educated guess on the available CAP for 2021.

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stasheroo said:

little brother syndrome
When one person feels they have a rivalry with another far superior person. The superior person usually doesn't know about it or feel that the little brother is any kind of a threat. The little brother usually puts forth maximum effort in meaningless situations in order to get the feeling of a win over his rival.

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OmerV said:

Lol - even after it was explained about the website creating the well known member designation and not the poster himself you still ridiculously think you are making some point with this incredibly weak effort at sarcasm.

And even after it was shown yesterday how much you don’t understand about how the salary cap works and how contracts can be structured and restructured, you are still maintaining this arrogant, know it all attitude

Congratulations, you have achieveD troll status very rapidly. You will be popular as the butt of many jokes

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