03-12-2018, 11:38 AM
(03-11-2018, 08:08 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: Don't tell me you need $5-$10 million for injury cushion every year, because when it comes time to sign a guy because we lost a player due to injury, HE NEVER COSTS ANYWHERE NEAR THAT.
But all of those smaller replacement contracts add up. Last year we ended the season with 13 players on IR.
(03-11-2018, 08:08 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: Here's a great idea - sign the extension now. What's the point of waiting until next year when we have Dunlap and Atkins up? Use that money now. Everyone is sick of this excuse because every year $10-15 million gets rolled over.
This is exactly what we do almost every year. Right before training camp we will announce that we have negotiated a contract extension for Atkins, Dunlap, or maybe even both.
