03-01-2017, 12:08 PM
(03-01-2017, 11:40 AM)ochocincos Wrote: He might. But as Hammerstripes pointed out, Burfict already counts $4.7 million toward the 2017 cap. If he goes up to $7-8 million, that's only a few million more per year. The only way Burfict would command a big consumption of the remaining 2017 cap is if his contract is front-loaded. Front-loading is great in terms of making the subsequent years cost less, but it weakens the first 1-2 years because it's money that could have been spent on other upgrades.
At some point, the Bengals need to try and go "all in" to win it all and quit doing these front-loaded contracts. Maybe sacrifice front loading somewhat and instead invest it in another impact FA. If they keep following the same model, they will stay stagnant. Not going back to the basement, but never reaching the promised land.
I agree in theory...but Zeitler's cap hit for this past season was $8 million and Kirkpatrick's was $7.5 million.
The Bengals don't look at it as just adding a few more million to what they already make in Zeitler's case.
Another point is that the rollover cap space is perfect for front-loading a deal.
