Training Camp Discussion Thread

[rightstuff]

If Kam retired now, it would hurt the cap more.

I know that. But it still hurts the Hawks. But Kam is protected.

 

[rightstuff]

Kam and McDowell are in FACT hurting the CAP.

Would Earl be NEXT????????

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Kam and McDowell are in FACT hurting the CAP.

Would Earl be NEXT????????

McDowell is getting paid by the round/slot he was drafted in. That's not on the Seahawks. No one could for see Kam having a career ender either.

 

[rightstuff]

McDowell is getting paid by the round/slot he was drafted in. That's not on the Seahawks. No one could for see Kam having a career ender either.

I understand, but both McDowell and Kam are hurting the CAP.
Nothing the Hawks could do, but it still hurts the CAP.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I understand, but both McDowell and Kam are hurting the CAP.
Nothing the Hawks could do, but it still hurts the CAP.

Well yeah, anybody that gets paid and can’t play hurts the cap.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I understand, but both McDowell and Kam are hurting the CAP.
Nothing the Hawks could do, but it still hurts the CAP.

Think of it this way, the FO has usually been very good at managing the cap. The loss of Kam and McDowell does hurt cause it was unseeable but they will find a way to mange it.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Well yeah, anybody that gets paid and can’t play hurts the cap.

Next year will be very different in terms of the cap

 

[rightstuff]

Think of it this way, the FO has usually been very good at managing the cap. The loss of Kam and McDowell does hurt cause it was unseeable but they will find a way to mange it.

I get it.
But do we extend ET for 4 years, and risk the Kam situation.
Or will Earl stay healthy.

I'm fine with paying or even over-paying Earl, but only for 2 years.
And 11-12 Million.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I get it.
But do we extend ET for 4 years, and risk the Kam situation.
Or will Earl stay healthy.

I'm fine with paying or even over-paying Earl, but only for 2 years.
And 11-12 Million.

He still plays at a very high level so yes I'd give him the 4 and let him end his career as a Hawk. The thing with me is anybody you sign is a risk cause of the game they play in and injuries can happen at any time.

 

[rightstuff]

Think of it this way, the FO has usually been very good at managing the cap. The loss of Kam and McDowell does hurt cause it was unseeable but they will find a way to mange it.

I totally get that.
But don't make EARL the 3rd.

Does Earl stand a chance to have a career ending injury. Sure he does.
That's why no longer than 2 years.
Earl, you play at PB caliber for this year and 2 more, then he can bring it up again,

 

[rightstuff]

Money for PA is not the issue.
It is the CAP.

I would LOVE to see Wilson accepted a HUGE new contract, but not fight over being the HIGHEST paid.
is 25 Million a year enough for you Russell?

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I totally get that.
But don't make EARL the 3rd.

Does Earl stand a chance to have a career ending injury. Sure he does.
That's why no longer than 2 years.
Earl, you play at PB caliber for this year and 2 more, then he can bring it up again,

I don't think ET will take the two years cause he wants that last payday at 4 yrs then retire.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Money for PA is not the issue.
It is the CAP.

I would LOVE to see Wilson accepted a HUGE new contract, but not fight over being the HIGHEST paid.
is 25 Million a year enough for you Russell?

The market dictates what these guys make

 

[rightstuff]

I don't think ET will take the two years cause he wants that last payday at 4 yrs then retire.

Agreed, I get it from the player perspective.
But owners are CAPPED, then INCREASE the CAP even more.
Increase the CAP, I would be FINE, PA could easily afford it.

But currently, the CAP is SET, and What IF Earl gets hurt in year ONE?

 

[rightstuff]

The market dictates what these guys make

Sure, and that is WHY a regular Joe cannot afford to go to a game.

Earl Making another 15 Million over a career, backed up by his previous $60 already earned? Screw that.

Those numbers above only estimate. I apologize for the estimate. But, when is enough enough?

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Agreed, I get it from the player perspective.
But owners are CAPPED, then INCREASE the CAP even more.
Increase the CAP, I would be FINE, PA could easily afford it.

But currently, the CAP is SET, and What IF Earl gets hurt in year ONE?

That's the thing, the FO can not worry about people getting injured.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Sure, and that is WHY a regular Joe cannot afford to go to a game.

Earl Making another 15 Million over a career, backed up by his previous $60 already earned? Screw that.

Those numbers above only estimate. I apologize for the estimate. But, when is enough enough?

The popularity of the sport is what drives up the prices.

 

[rightstuff]

That's the thing, the FO can not worry about people getting injured.

So signing KAM to that extension was a GREAT idea?

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

So signing KAM to that extension was a GREAT idea?

Yes

He was playing at a high level.

 

[rightstuff]

Yes

He was playing at a high level.

Sure, but at an injury risk!

If we sign ET to a 4 year extension, what is the probability that Earl PLAYS all 4 years at an All-Pro Level?

Or does it NOT matter?