Atkins and Dunlap Extensions

[SunsetBengal]

(09-28-2018, 05:06 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Counter argument:
Now that playing Oline and offense in general is considerably easier due to these penalties, and defensive players are being penalized more and more for standard defensive plays...you should spend more on defense.

Think about it.

If it is getting easier to protect your QB, why would you then pay those players more?
If it is getting harder to play defense, why would you decide to pay your good defenders less?

If defense is harder to play now, then I'd make sure my defense is stacked with amazing players because I want as many opportunities to sack the QB as possible, since at least 1 will be called back due to penalties each game.

Meanwhile, I can afford to have worse offensive linemen and skill position players because every 3rd or 4th sack my RT gives up will be nonsensically called back anyway, making his poor play less of a game breaker.

Similarly, if my QB has more time, doesn't have to fear big hits as much and can stand in the pocket, I don't need as many elite receivers who can get open, as any player can get open if given 5 to 10 seconds per play.

Just a thought.

That certainly is an interesting take on the situation.  Who would have ever dreamed that Mike Brown would try to be cutting edge on Cap Management Strategy?  He's a genius who's been anticipating this transition in the league for years.  I can't wait for those Lombardi Trophys to start stacking up, 'ole Mike will have to splurge for a new hall to showcase them.