What does a 37% Cap Hit For QB1 and Best Defensive Player Do For The Cowboys?

[nightrain]

Any way they can make that work once Parsons comes due? I don't see them pulling it off and the change in philosophy on offense and addition of a young QB provides a read into the Cowboys thinking on the matter.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Where are you pulling this number from? Why would it be that?

Dak's cap hit has never been over 12%. The two of them will probably be closer to 20-25%, if that. Nick Bosa projects to <8% for the next 3 years.

 

[nightrain]

Where are you pulling this number from? Why would it be that?

Dak's cap hit has never been over 12%. The two of them will probably be closer to 20-25%, if that. Nick Bosa projects to <8% for the next 3 years.

Qb - $50M + Top D player $34M = $84M / $225M cap = 37%.

This is before any cap maneuvering, but at first glance it is perplexing.

 

[kskboys]

Nope. If that happens, back to mediocrity.

 

[nightrain]

Nope. If that happens, back to mediocrity.

Thankfully, it looks like they have at least anticipated the looming issue. I hope they can either get the cap rules changed or figure out how to win with a bus driver at QB.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Qb - $50M + Top D player $34M = $84M / $225M cap = 37%.

This is before any cap maneuvering, but at first glance it is perplexing.

AAV and cap hit aren't the same. Those deals are going to be so heavy with bonuses and guarantees that the cap hit isn't going to approach those numbers.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Gives them one of the best DE in the NFL and a crappy QB.

 

[movaughn88]

Qb - $50M + Top D player $34M = $84M / $225M cap = 37%.

This is before any cap maneuvering, but at first glance it is perplexing.

Dak's extension will lower his cap to well below $50M, that's how the accounting works. Micah's first few years of his deal will also be a cap hit south of $35M.

Also "the projected NFL salary cap will be $256 million in 2024 and $282 million in 2025"

 

[nightrain]

AAV and cap hit aren't the same. Those deals are going to be so heavy with bonuses and guarantees that the cap hit isn't going to approach those numbers.

I agree with that and can only go by face value numbers at this stage. However, no matter how you slice it up, the rent comes due in huge proportions when you have a top paid player on both sides of the ball. Roster balance will be impacted dramatically.

 

[nightrain]

Dak's extension will lower his cap to well below $50M, that's how the accounting works. Micah's first few years of his deal will also be a cap hit south of $35M.

Also "the projected NFL salary cap will be $256 million in 2024 and $282 million in 2025"

Dak is an UFA in 2025. His cap hit is north of $59M in 2024. I don't see him rolling over to help the Cowboys cap situation in 2025.

Micah can be franchised in 2025, but that may not be the best move if the plan to keep him.

2025 is when the cap situation will get very dicey.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

I agree with that and can only go by face value numbers at this stage. However, no matter how you slice it up, the rent comes due in huge proportions when you have a top paid player on both sides of the ball. Roster balance will be impacted dramatically.

Not really. By the time Parsons comes due, Dak will be like the 8th-highest paid QB lol

I have no idea why people are worried about the Micah contract right now. He's under contract through 2025 with the fifth-year option.

 

[Dallasfann]

So our QB has 100 % of the cap hit....you know what that means. Jerry Jones just made a god tier defense with scrap metal. Dudes a legend.

 

[nightrain]

Not really. By the time Parsons comes due, Dak will be like the 8th-highest paid QB lol

I have no idea why people are worried about the Micah contract right now. He's under contract through 2025 with the fifth-year option.

Yes, 5th year option is a plus with Parsons. No worries, just conversation.

 

[zrinkill]

Well I guess we are doomed

 

[RFABR]

I can't see any scenario where Micah plays past 2024 (or earlier) without an extension.

Either he will sit, or the team will give the bag early.

 

[nightrain]

I can't see any scenario where Micah plays past 2024 (or earlier) without an extension.

Either he will sit, or the team will give the bag early.

Definite possibility. It worked for both Bosas.