Tales from the Uniformed Armchair GM (Final Eight Teams)
by Grey Suit on Mar 5, 2010 7:29 AM PST
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PrintWith the official start of the free agent season kicking off today I thought it might be a good idea to explain the new free agency rules that have been put in place this offseason. With the uncapped year in effect this upcoming season some new restrictions have been put in place on the ability the teams that played in the divisional playoff series last season (The Top Eight Teams) have on signing free agents.
The Rules
Here is a basic outline of the free agency rules for the teams that finished in the top eight last season:
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The final eight teams may sign an unrestricted free agent to replace each unrestricted free agent they lose to another club, as long as they don't offer a higher salary than what their lost player will receive from his new club.
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The divisional losers also may sign any number of players with a first-year salary of no more than $3,275,000 and an annual increase of no more than 30 percent in the following years.
The Reasoning
The NFL and its Players Union agreed to these rules in the case of uncapped year in order to try and keep parity around the league and prevent a major market team (like the Cowboys) from having a Yankee's type off season. Since NFL contracts are not guaranteed it would be easy for major market teams to cut their lower and/or mid level players and outbid the smaller market teams around the league for top end free agents to replace them with (like most of us do when we play Madden).
How Much Will this Affect the Chargers?
During AJ Smith's tenure as GM, the Chargers have not shown too much interest in singing high profile free agents. Without a major philosophical shift in the front office this season should not be much different. While the Chargers do have a major hole to fill at running back and may need to shore up a few other positions (DT, OL, ILB and DB) I really don't foresee them going after any free agents who would require a starting salary over $3,275,000 and require more than a 30% increase in pay an any subsequent seasons, so these rules should not really have an affect the Chargers of season plans.
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According to Florio
Eight teams were interested in Cromartie including Wade Phillips and the Cowboys.
maybe try posting this over on the Cromartie trade article???
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Mar 5, 2010 8:39 AM PST up reply actions
Stephen is right
We like to keep the conversation on-topic. It’ll stay here this time so that everybody can see.
Also, everyone is interested in a former Pro Bowl CB with ridiculous potential. That doesn’t mean anything. The Cowboys might’ve been interested enough to send the Chargers a 6th round pick. Hell, I would’ve given the Chargers $5 so that Cro could play on my rec league team. Doesn’t that make me interested?
"When they come for me I'll be sitting at my desk, with a gun in my hand wearing a bullet-proof vest, singing 'My, my, my, how the time does fly when you know you're going to die by the end of the night.'" - Catch 22
Hahah good point… but I guess it probably shows the Chargers wouldn’t have had to outright release him.
BTW, I re-posted it in the Cromartie topic. I Just thought I’d post it in the most recent topic as it keeps conversation going with the touch of the “Z” button without having to go back and forth between the home page.
I understand why you did it, but a lot of BFTB’s traffic comes externally (Google, SI.com, Yahoo Sports, CBSsports.com, etc) and goes directly to the article. If the topic is discussed here instead, they may never see it.
"When they come for me I'll be sitting at my desk, with a gun in my hand wearing a bullet-proof vest, singing 'My, my, my, how the time does fly when you know you're going to die by the end of the night.'" - Catch 22
Interesting to note
That as restrictive as this may sound, the Chargers have easily met these requirements every year under the AJ regime. So as long as you’re not the Redskins, it shouldn’t affect you too much to be a final 8 team.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Mar 5, 2010 8:38 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
The Panthers released 345 lb. NT Maake Kemoeatu
Apparently he is rehabbing from a torn Achilles, but plans to be ready for the start of the season. Maybe he’s worth a look.
Saw that
I don’t know much about him, except that he’s big and old (31). Kris Jenkins came from a similar circumstance and blossomed as a 3-4 NT…..and we don’t have much depth there……I’d say it’s worth a shot if the price isn’t too high.
"When they come for me I'll be sitting at my desk, with a gun in my hand wearing a bullet-proof vest, singing 'My, my, my, how the time does fly when you know you're going to die by the end of the night.'" - Catch 22
345lbs NT coming back from an injury, as a free agent?
we just got rid of this situation. sorta’, maybe. AJ has made it clear he’s moving on from players that can’t stay healthy, and cost a lot of money. they can’t replace JW, but it looks like they can compete without him.
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
Be prepared to slightly alter that post...
…if and when the Chargers re-sign JW. The Chargers just “got rid of the situation” by getting rid of the contract. But they still like JW, they want JW, they need JW. Or someone like him.
by Andy (allfield) on Mar 5, 2010 9:40 AM PST up reply actions
hence the "sorta, maybe", insert...
i think they want to see who takes the bait. and maybe rework JW deal.
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
The current meaning makes it kind of funny…
for the record
I liked it better with Parody. While it does make less sense, I have a mental image of circus clowns tumbling out of a small car and then trying to sign free agents.
I say switch it back.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Mar 5, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Circus music!
@Stephen Hilarious! Queue the circus music! :)
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