Cap space

[leonardfan40]

(02-08-2022, 01:32 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: OK, I made a mistake there is a cap on number of years bonus can be spread out (original contract), but teams also rework the original contract and start the process over again giving player upfront bonus money and lessening that years cap hit.

I am no expert, but I have studied cap hits for over 20 years and do know a little about how to defer cap money. Bengals have been smart, but did do it in a small way with Reiff for in essence a 1 year deal.

I call it creativity, I hope we use it wisely so we can continue to build a strong roster, but now is the time to go for it in my opinion, starting with giving Joe B. an elite RG and RT in 2022.

What was the point in doing it with Reiff though? We rolled over what like $6 mil or so to next year and we pushed around $2-3 mil of his salary to next year? Was it just caution in case they needed to sign a bunch of injury replacements or trade during the season? Or was there more to it?