theeohiostate Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 (edited) Reported on NFL Network the Lions will get an additonal 11 million dollars in cap room, they'll be making a big play for Brees. Edited February 25, 2006 by theeohiostate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Reported on NFL Network the Lions will get an additonal 11 million dollars in cap room, they'll be making a big play for Brees. 1341039[/snapback] This would be great news for my Lions. I sure hope we end up with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinersIn2006! Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Reported on NFL Network the Lions will get an additonal 11 million dollars in cap room, they'll be making a big play for Brees. 1341039[/snapback] Why are they "getting" an additional $11 mil of cap room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Why are they "getting" an additional $11 mil of cap room? 1341048[/snapback] My guess is sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Why are they "getting" an additional $11 mil of cap room? 1341048[/snapback] it's a handicap to compensate for having matt millen as GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Something that has to do with Shaun Rogers' contract and no CBA currently or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 My guess is sympathy. 1341070[/snapback] it's a handicap to compensate for having matt millen as GM. 1341100[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 My guess is sympathy. 1341070[/snapback] it's a handicap to compensate for having matt millen as GM. 1341100[/snapback] to both of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 to both of these. 1341141[/snapback] Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitansFan Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Link. 1341154[/snapback] This week, maybe the most optimum week, the Lions were granted a preposterous $11.75 million salary-cap credit due to a playtime incentive that defensive tackle Shaun Rogers failed to reach last season. An $11M incentive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 Something that has to do with Shaun Rogers' contract and no CBA currently or something like that. 1341106[/snapback] yes, his contract in 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Absolutely. 1341148[/snapback] Two of the funnier things I've read here in a while. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 You know, Lions fans, just because they got it doesn't mean that they will use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Scorp Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Maybe Millen will use it to sign TO!! They do need a good WR in Detroit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 What WR will the Lions draft this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Apparently we'll need part of the extra cash to pay Jeff Backus as we franchised him. Going to be paid top 5 money for a tackle that had an average year at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lions suck Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Apparently we'll need part of the extra cash to pay Jeff Backus as we franchised him. Going to be paid top 5 money for a tackle that had an average year at best. 1342450[/snapback] Dead on Puddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Maybe the Lions will focus on getting a line that will perform up to an NFL caliber level. It would help them win some games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGameTime Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 If they get Brees I'll put $100 down for them to make the Super Bowl; not because I think they can but because I'm a Gambler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 If they get Brees I'll put $100 down for them to make the Super Bowl; not because I think they can but because I'm a certifiable lunatic! 1342896[/snapback] Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 This was structured in Rogers' contract. The bonus was triggered by him playing 95% of special teams snaps, which there was no way in hell he was going to hit. But under the CBA, it's a "likely to be earned incentive", which allows them to count it as part of the salary that they prorated the signing bonus against . . . er . . . I forget all the details, but this was a little bit of cap wizardry Tom Lewand performed when they extended Rogers last year. Profootballtalk.com broke in down in minute detail IIRC. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Oh, and they will NOT be "making a big play" for a QB who won't be able to throw a pass under Martz' system until the regular season. Criminy. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I don't see them going after Brees, but I could very likely be wrong. Why would Brees come to team where he would have to "compete" for the starting job? I think Miami makes perfect sense for Brees. I'm a Joey-apologist. I think he can be successful in the Martz system. I don't think anyone could have been successful in the Mornwheg and Mooch systems... and that was abundantly apparent: QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs, and OL all played subpar. I think the Lions need to spend the "extra" loot on offensive line and line backers. Restore the Roar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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