tr1 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 From the Boston Globe... Of all the NFL salary cap guys, perhaps none worked harder this offseason than Washington's Eric Schaffer. In February, the Redskins were at $115.4 million in total player costs for 2006, $20.1 million over the projected cap. Safety Matt Bowen, cornerback Walt Harris, defensive tackle Brandon Noble, center Cory Raymer, and punter Tom Tupa were cut to save $7.55 million, but that still left Washington over the cap. Schaffer worked furiously redoing contracts for 12 expensive veterans, converting roster bonuses for 2006 into signing bonuses that could be pro-rated for up to four years. He got the Redskins below the limit by the March 3 deadline, despite tendering offers to restricted free agents Chris Clemons, Derrick Dockery, and Ade Jimoh and re-signing long snapper Ethan Albright. However, those renegotiations were contingent on the NFL and the Players Association failing to extend the collective bargaining agreement, thus keeping the cap at $94.5 million. When the CBA was extended and the cap rose to $102 million, the reworked contracts were null and void. In the interim, the Redskins had saved $4.28 million when linebacker LaVar Arrington accepted his release to test the market. On top of the cap increase and the savings from waiving Arrington, incentives for offensive tackle Chris Samuels ($3.5 million), receiver David Patten ($600,000), center Casey Rabach ($1.6 million), and defensive end Renaldo Wynn ($425,000) all came off the cap. But because Redskins owner Dan Snyder was eager to sign free agents to bolster the receiving corps and the pass rush, Schaffer had to redo some contracts a second time. Linebacker Marcus Washington ($2.562 million), defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin ($2.327 million), cornerback Shawn Springs ($2.325 million), and running back Clinton Portis ($2.3 million) saved the Redskins $9.514 million with the roster bonus to signing bonus conversion. That left Snyder with $14 million to spend, and he immediately overspent it. Washington is at $97.574 million, leaving $4.426 million to spend on a starting linebacker to replace Arrington, its six draft choices (including a moderately expensive second-rounder), the final two roster spots that count against the cap once the season starts, the eight-man practice squad, and a reserve fund for replacing injured players . . . http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2006/03/26/planning_goes_only_so_far?mode=PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Edited the title so this was more recognized to avoid repetitive posts. The story is coming out. The same one we've been trying to explain here for months. Schaffer is good. The Redskins were in fine shape without a CBA as they'd have cut the same people and made one of the moves they made. With nearly the entire starting lineup under contract for next year -- legitimately we could have ALL of them by the end of this offseason -- we're in very solid shape for targeted moves in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM A REDSKIN FAN Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 What's a salary cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 and he immediately overspent it. :doh: they just couldn't resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent19 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 We always over spend. Nothing new. But this year we overspent to the right type of players. We addressed some needs on both sides of the ball. Left some room for draft picks and late signings. Not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinSkins Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 It shouldn't surprise anyone that JG has one of the top guys in "capology" (is this even a real word?:doh: ) on his staff. As those of us old folks remember from the strike season, JG adjusts to changing circumstances extremely well and leaves as little as possible to chance, on and off the field. Under his leadership we may not always win, but we rarely don't compete, because he puts everyone in a position to maximize their potential. Would certainly enjoy working for a leader like him since he brings out your "A" game! :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 This guy is amazing. I think hes the most importent person on the staff second to Gibbs with out Schaffer we would be nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 But because Redskins owner Dan Snyder was eager to sign free agents to bolster the receiving corps and the pass rush Why is it always Dan Snyder who wants to do this stuff? Why isn't it Joe Gibbs, or Williams, or Vinny? While the story is getting out, old views on who is doing thing here still persist. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 That story is lifted almost entirely from a WT piece that ran about a week ago. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149889 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Why is it always Dan Snyder who wants to do this stuff? Why isn't it Joe Gibbs, or Williams, or Vinny? While the story is getting out, old views on who is doing thing here still persist.Jason It WILL be Joe, Williams and Vinny, only after we've won a lot of games and are in the Super Bowl. Then, the stories will all be about how Vinny, Joe and Gregg identified needs and got them, with nary a mention of Snyder. The mentions now are to hedge against failure. It will allow the media to taunt Snyder if we struggle, yet they won't be bound by it if we succeed. As for Schaffer, if we get that fan chat with him I'm dying to have, it'll probably be the most popular one yet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 That story is lifted almost entirely from a WP piece that ran about a week ago. WP, or WT? And you're right, it has a tremendous similarity. Either the team is coordinating the release of this information for general release, or, they just borrowed without saying so . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 WP, or WT? And you're right, it has a tremendous similarity. Either the team is coordinating the release of this information for general release, or, they just borrowed without saying so . WT, you hit reply before I edited my post. The link to the thread is now included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 Edited the title so this was more recognized to avoid repetitive posts. My bad...my apologies. Schaffer really is great. We had a plan A and a plan B regardless of the outcome of the CBA. Granted, what happened made things easier (cap wise), but the guy really showed his stripes. Note: The Globe reported acknowledged that the round-up at the bottom of his piece was from various sources...I'm glad he was willing to share it with his readers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 that was a great article until they said that the skins overspent the 9 mil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I believe in this case, Mr. Schaffer's presence in the FO can be credited to Dan Snyder. Hired him after Mendez left if memory serves. Good for Joe to keep him there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Why is it always Dan Snyder who wants to do this stuff? Why isn't it Joe Gibbs, or Williams, or Vinny? While the story is getting out, old views on who is doing thing here still persist.Jason Thank you. People do realize that Snyder is not the one running this team right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinSkins Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I believe in this case, Mr. Schaffer's presence in the FO can be credited to Dan Snyder. Hired him after Mendez left if memory serves. Good for Joe to keep him there too. Good point :notworthy we should give DS his props for getting ES on the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinSkins Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 :doh: they just couldn't resist Reminds me of the quote attributed to Edward Bennett Williams about George Allen when he said, "I gave him an unlimited budget and he exceeded it!" :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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