What salaries do you wanna see off the books next year???

[SunsetBengal]

(12-24-2019, 06:20 PM)schroomytunes Wrote: For me:

1-Andy Dalton
2- Dre Kirk
3- Shawn Williams
4- Cordy Glenn

All of these cuts should add @43million to the cap that can add some solid players if they spend the money

Sorry man, but you cannot replace those players with that same money, in an open free agent market.  

You're not going to replace Williams' production at his same price, same with Glenn, or even Dalton.  Dre Kirkpatrick makes sense, but you still need a starter to fill his spot.  Where are you getting that starter?  Are you paying a hefty premium for one in free agency?  Are you trading back up into the 1st round, to get a CB who can be a day 1 starter?

Same with Glenn at LT.  Sure, he pissed us all off with the rather extended concussion protocol, but the line has been noticeably better since he suited back up.  You're not going to match what he can do, for less money on the open market.  Sure, we have Jonah Williams coming back next year.  But, do we need to have a capable LT on hand, in case he struggles?  Wouldn't Glenn playing Guard next to Williams be an exciting prospect to think about?

I'd much rather see them trade Dalton, to a team desperate for a starting QB, and get something in return.  Rather than simply cutting him for nothing in return.  At the very least, they can hold him to the trade deadline, and have him bridge the gap for Joe.