6 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

I have no idea how we have almost 14mm in cap space...

Because of Slay. But they are still missing a few guys like Mariota, Williams and whatever two scrubs were signed yesterday. 

Two LBs off the bpard.

15 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

I have no idea how we have almost 14mm in cap space...

We borrowed it from the future.  Just like the government.

3 minutes ago, Arsenal79 said:

We borrowed it from the future.  Just like the government.

Honestly, it's brilliant given the never ending cap increases. Basically, taking charges in future that are less painful (as % of the cap) to address today's players. I have to think at some point the NFL cracks down on the dummy void years.

6 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Because of Slay. But they are still missing a few guys like Mariota, Williams and whatever two scrubs were signed yesterday. 

Guessing we are high single digits, without restructuring Lane.

10 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Because of Slay. But they are still missing a few guys like Mariota, Williams and whatever two scrubs were signed yesterday. 

Hey! Those "two scrubs" are great players who could start day 1, now that they're on the Eagles. Dont let anyone tell you differently! 

34 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

There is no question mark. Eagles aren't taking $35M in dead cap for no reason. If he was a question mark, they would not have extended him. It's that simple. 

 Bradberry would be an easier cut next year than Slay since he would only be $17M in dead cap. 

Eagles structured the contracts to be more financially tied to the hip of Slay. If the plan was to release Slay, just to extend him, just to cut him one year later in the same year they gave him a guaranteed bonus, Howie is an idiot. 

Yeah. It just seems like we’re overextended with Slay. It’s hard to see that deal as a win for Howie. 

12 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Two LBs off the bpard.

For better it worse, I think we added our only FA LB of note. 

50 minutes ago, Original Sin said:

Hopefully official time is better

That time is on a fast track too

WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs 4.53 unofficial 40-yard dash at OSU pro day

That's fine in my book for Jaxson. I love his game and demeanor. Would be an awesome slot here. 

19 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

There is no question mark. Eagles aren't taking $35M in dead cap for no reason. If he was a question mark, they would not have extended him. It's that simple. 

 Bradberry would be an easier cut next year than Slay since he would only be $17M in dead cap. 

Eagles structured the contracts to be more financially tied to the hip of Slay. If the plan was to release Slay, just to extend him, just to cut him one year later, Howie is an idiot. 

Being married to these two guys at outside CB does make me wonder a bit if there is a thought of moving Maddox to FS and Greedy Williams to slot CB.  Williams only played a bit of slot in CLE, but he has the foot speed and athleticism to try it.  The only other plan I could envision is to use Williams strictly as a depth guy behind the two older players for injury contingency. 

16 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Two LBs off the bpard.

We have our LB -- Dean and Morrow

2 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Yeah. It just seems like we’re overextended with Slay. It’s hard to see that deal as a win for Howie. 

Honestly, feels like Slay and Rosenahaus won that fight fairly easy. I'm sure Howie ideally wanted a simple restructure to his contract this year and move on next year but Slay/Rosenahaus were able to read the room and navigate their way into an extension because that was the only other option for immediate cap relief. 

14 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Honestly, it's brilliant given the never ending cap increases. Basically, taking charges in future that are less painful (as % of the cap) to address today's players. I have to think at some point the NFL cracks down on the dummy void years.

Yep.  Really makes no sense to only look at the cap in one particular year.  It's more like rolling 5-7 year plan where you can shift cap hits forward as much as you want.  If things ever get out of hand, you just punt a season by accelerating all the dead cap hits into that year and get a clean slate again.

6 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

Being married to these two guys at outside CB does make me wonder a bit if there is a thought of moving Maddox to FS and Greedy Williams to slot CB.  Williams only played a bit of slot in CLE, but he has the foot speed and athleticism to try it.  The only other plan I could envision is to use Williams strictly as a depth guy behind the two older players for injury contingency. 

I think it's possible Maddox plays a hybrid role and moves between FS and NB, which makes S2 less important. But that again seems like a risky proposition to bet on given his durability, and if he were to miss time it's now two weaknesses that can be exposed. 

10 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

For better it worse, I think we added our only FA LB of note. 

Probably. Maybe trade or draft pick at some point.

19 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Honestly, it's brilliant given the never ending cap increases. Basically, taking charges in future that are less painful (as % of the cap) to address today's players. I have to think at some point the NFL cracks down on the dummy void years.

It'll be interesting what he does when that happens

1 minute ago, Mike030270 said:

It'll be interesting what he does when that happens

NFLPA won't have it since those void/dummy years help players get paid more money earlier.

2 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

It'll be interesting what he does when that happens

16 minutes ago, greendestiny27 said:

That's fine in my book for Jaxson. I love his game and demeanor. Would be an awesome slot here. 

If he's there at eagles 2nd round pick, but 1st round is pretty steep for a slot receiver 

17 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Yeah. It just seems like we’re overextended with Slay. It’s hard to see that deal as a win for Howie. 

They have the June 1st trap-door, if Slay significantly declines in 2023.

42 minutes ago, mattwill said:

Cody Mauch in Late Round 2 images a lot of sense.  Con play all 5 O-line positions effectively.  Good option for long term RG after Jurgens moves to Center. 

I think Stout likes him. He was giving him very positive feedback during the combine drills he coached. 

Just now, greendestiny27 said:

I think Stout likes him. He was giving him very positive feedback during the combine drills he coached. 

He's a toothless hillbilly who likes to hit people. Welcome to Philly!

2 minutes ago, Arsenal79 said:

NFLPA won't have it since those void/dummy years help players get paid more money earlier.

Yea, I don't see any reason why either side would get rid of them. Helps players get paid, and helps Owners put together competitive teams which is a better product. Win win. 

And it's not like they currently are anything goes and some loophole. There are specific rules already in place with what they can and can't do with them.