03-10-2017, 07:45 PM
(03-10-2017, 11:03 AM)Okeana Wrote: I understand we are a small market team and we will never be able to spend like one of the premier teams, but even after draft contracts about 15 million is still clear before cuts.
Cuts :
Hill 1.2 million
Sims 1 million
Pacman 6.3 million
Rey Mal 3.6 million
Michael Johnson 2.6 million
Total space cleared 14.7 million
leaving a total cap after rookie contracts somewhere in the 30 million range.
There is a salary cap. The Bengals are on equal financial terms with all teams in terms of allocatable salary. They just choose to pocket some and not spend what they could. Small market is only an issue in baseball, where there is no salary cap. Mike Brown is, and will continue to be, cheap. It's how he's been able to buy out the other team owners and maximize family earnings.
Through 2023
Mike Brown’s Owner/GM record: 32 years 223-303-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9, .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record, reg. season: 37-44-1. .455 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2, .714 winning pct.
Mike Brown’s Owner/GM record: 32 years 223-303-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9, .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record, reg. season: 37-44-1. .455 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2, .714 winning pct.
