Salary Cap Question

[CCBoy]

Dallas is presently $21 million over the $208 million cap.

But team sources tell CowboysSI.com that part of the construction of the deal, when executed, will give Dallas about $16 million in 2022 cap relief.



https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...ake-less-money-to-stay-with-cowboys-thumbnail


Restructure candidates
Player Max restructure
Dak Prescott $15.2M
Amari Cooper $12.6M
Demarcus Lawrence $11.9M
Ezekiel Elliott $9.1M
Tyron Smith $8.3M
Zack Martin $7.1M
La'el Collinis $5.9M
Total $70.1M

Not only can the Cowboys quickly cover the current cap deficit, they can come up with nearly $50 million in space for free agency. They can’t sign everyone they want, but they can sign any one they target, or even a couple. It’s just a matter of how many they can afford.


https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...-stephen-jones-prescott-cooper-elliott-martin

 

[CCBoy]

Just based on perceived ability coming out of college, look how many “best at their position” players the Cowboys went after over the last dozen drafts:

• 2010 - Best wide receiver in the draft, Dez Bryant
• 2011 - Best tackle in draft, Tyron Smith
• 2012 - Best cornerback in the draft, Morris Claiborne
• 2013 - Best center in the draft, Travis Frederick
• 2014 - Best guard in the draft, Zack Martin
• 2016 - Best running back in the draft, Ezekiel Elliott
• 2020 - Best wide receiver in the draft, CeeDee Lamb
• 2021 - Best linebacker in the draft, Micah Parsons

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...s-love-for-very-best-player-at-their-position

These draft choice would add to player strengths under Jerry...

C Linderbaum, Iowa
DT Jordan Davis, Georgia
LB Nakobe Dean, Georgia
G Kenyon Green, Texas A&M

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...s-love-for-very-best-player-at-their-position

 

[nightrain]

May as well with Zeke and Dak. We're already stuck with Zeke's salary for next year, and Dak isn't going anywhere. It's just accounting with both of them.

But we can avoid adding Cooper and DLaw's salary to their cumulative cap hit. Probably should.

They have an opportunity to cut loose of Zeke in 2023, but likely not if they defer a chunk of his 2022 salary to later years.

 

[conner01]

It’s a fair question but a moot one. I’ve seen many of our resident experts say their is no consequences to the salary cap in regards to mammoth salaries…….

The cap is not an issue as long as it’s rising
You can push money out forever as long as the pit keeps getting bigger

 

[conner01]

They have an opportunity to cut loose of Zeke in 2023, but likely not if they defer a chunk of his 2022 salary to later years.

I’d rather restructure Dlaw than Zeke
Zeke is closing in on the age that most RB drop off a cliff and he’s been right on the edge for last couple years already

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

A couple years ago Stephen Jones said the cap was no issue, that you could always work around it. This year he says the cap is an issue. In reality, it is a little bit of both. We can easily clear up to about 70m with restructures, but then that just bumps it off to the next few years. As the owner and GM, you have to be realistic about where your team is. If they think this roster can win now, then you kick the can down the road. If not, you start the full rebuild. I know which one they will do, not sure I would do the same.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

I’d rather restructure Dlaw than Zeke
Zeke is closing in on the age that most RB drop off a cliff and he’s been right on the edge for last couple years already

No way in hell should they restructure Zeke

 

[conner01]

No way in hell should they restructure Zeke

That would be a huge mistake and I’m hoping the guys around Jerry point that out to him

 

[CowboyFrog]

No way in hell should they restructure Zeke

There are things in this world i will say no way in hell on...none of them include Jerry Jones....

 

[shabazz]

The cap is not an issue as long as it’s rising
You can push money out forever as long as the pit keeps getting bigger

…….and yet we are rarely ever in contention for big time free agents. Maybe and Jerry and Stephen need to be told that the salary cap is a myth

 

[nightrain]

I’d rather restructure Dlaw than Zeke
Zeke is closing in on the age that most RB drop off a cliff and he’s been right on the edge for last couple years already

100% agree.

 

[baltcowboy]

The Cowboys would be better off in the long term letting these big contract guys go now, then by 2023 the only crazy contract you have to deal with is Dak. Amari and DLaw are good players but I don’t either player will be the difference to us making it to the NFCCG.

 

[Flamma]

No way in hell should they restructure Zeke

They won't. They will restructure Dak for sure. A couple of long shots in Martin and Collins, but not the rest. At least not in my opinion.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

They won't. They will restructure Dak for sure. A couple of long shots in Martin and Collins, but not the rest. At least not in my opinion.

I would put Martin as a certainty. Collins very likely.

 

[gimmesix]

Dallas is presently $21 million over the $208 million cap.

But team sources tell CowboysSI.com that part of the construction of the deal, when executed, will give Dallas about $16 million in 2022 cap relief.



https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...ake-less-money-to-stay-with-cowboys-thumbnail


Restructure candidates
Player Max restructure
Dak Prescott $15.2M
Amari Cooper $12.6M
Demarcus Lawrence $11.9M
Ezekiel Elliott $9.1M
Tyron Smith $8.3M
Zack Martin $7.1M
La'el Collinis $5.9M
Total $70.1M

Not only can the Cowboys quickly cover the current cap deficit, they can come up with nearly $50 million in space for free agency. They can’t sign everyone they want, but they can sign any one they target, or even a couple. It’s just a matter of how many they can afford.


https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...-stephen-jones-prescott-cooper-elliott-martin

Yep. It's really a question of what they want to do.

 

[CCBoy]

Yep. It's really a question of what they want to do.

It's no longer like in the days of the unraveling of the dynasty, when the team had little control over their finances or player retentions due to gross injuries.. The team once again has control of it's cash flow and team directions in hand. Directions and team success is clearly in their own hands now.

We all shall see just how well it does, but they can now be held liable by us fans, on just how well they do at it presently. This fan will judge Jerry Jones and his Corporate/Team, over the next two seasons...and with no punches pulled.

Go Cowboys!

 

[Flamma]

I would put Martin as a certainty. Collins very likely.

Actually, I may be totally wrong about Cooper too. looking at his contract, it looks to be designed for restructures. In fact, if they don't release or trade him, they'll probably restructure him for the next 2-3 years if they keep him.

 

[MyFairLady]

Bievele it was something like 3 1/2 million left after they released Jaylen (guaranteed contract). He’s also going to count 6.8 million in next years cap!

Little something to consider for all of the restructure fans out there. Hard to win when your money goes towards people who no longer leave their couch.

 

[CowboyoWales]

Actually, I may be totally wrong about Cooper too. looking at his contract, it looks to be designed for restructures. In fact, if they don't release or trade him, they'll probably restructure him for the next 2-3 years if they keep him.

I dont know, that may turn into another can kicking exercise, especially if we look to restructure in individual years. Great in restructuring the $22m in 2022, but will mean in 2023 (where we are already overspent even taking into account the increased CAP level) we'll own him in the region of $25m (?).

I would be asking the question....are we getting value for the $22m (or $25m).

It would be interesting to see what Coop could get as a FA..... the difference between him and Dlaw is that the latter is going to get a minimum of $8m ($19m) in 2022 and so will get paid handsomely, whereas Coop only gets $2m (or $6m). As a result I would think Coop would be more open to restructuring the whole contract (into a lesser overall, but more guaranteed money).

Then again, I may also be getting this all wrong.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Actually, I may be totally wrong about Cooper too. looking at his contract, it looks to be designed for restructures. In fact, if they don't release or trade him, they'll probably restructure him for the next 2-3 years if they keep him.

I think restructuring him would be insane. He isn't a difference maker. He disappears at key times. He constantly is battling injuries. He has always been somewhat moody, and he started complaining about the number of targets he was getting. Throw in the fact that the owner pretty much called him out and I just can't see this being a great partnership moving on. Cut him and be done with it.