Cap People - Restructure Glenn/Dareus?

[BuffaloHokie13]

 

 

Easier to kiss a few million goodbye when you're making 24-25.

 

And what leverage do they have over Dareus that he would agree to restructure?

Restructure would be more bonus money up front for Dareus, AKA money he won't have to forfeit when he's suspended for a year after failing another drug test.

[Mr. WEO]

Restructure would be more bonus money up front for Dareus, AKA money he won't have to forfeit when he's suspended for a year after failing another drug test.

 

Even Whaley isn't so dumb to again not connect any money to clean behavior.

 

Dareus's current deal forces them to pay him except for missed games. He would be nuts to renegotiate a deal that ties front money (any money) to behavior.

[BuffaloHokie13]

 

Even Whaley isn't so dumb to again not connect any money to clean behavior.

 

Dareus's current deal forces them to pay him except for missed games. He would be nuts to renegotiate a deal that ties front money (any money) to behavior.

Oh I agree, just saying players rarely say no to more money right now.

[Mr. WEO]

Oh I agree, just saying players rarely say no to more money right now.

 

I just can't believe Doug Pegula would offer him unconditional money a second time.

[BarleyNY]

From my understanding, we are in a much better cap situation next year. I don't normally like the idea of kicking the can down the road, but is there any reason we can't re-structure Dareus, Glenn, and maybe Kyle to get some cap relief this year and dump some into next year?

 

I'm genuinely worried about the amount of holes we need to fill. If we freed up even another 10-15 mil, we could keep a Gilmore, sign a Torrey Smith, RT, and keep a Brown. I'm also a fan of keeping TT, but that's not what this is abour.

 

The draft would handle he rest and I think we stay competitive this year.

 

Don't focus on who I want to keep. I just want to know if this is a possible idea.

I wouldn't get ahead of myself on next season. It looks good because so few players are under contract. It's actually not that great. 25 players currently under contract through 2018 and over $106M in current obligations (including TT).

 

Restructuring Glenn's deal could easily kick $6M of cap space into future years by converting $8M of his base salary into a signing bonus. His contract seems tailor made for this kind of restructure.

 

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/cordy-glenn-9851/

 

Kyle is in his last season so cutting his cap number would require an extension or pay cut. Extending him would just kick cap dollars into next season since this will likely be his last year. Asking him to take a pay cut is probably the best option.

 

Dareus is a very poor candidate for restructure since the team would have to hand him a lump sum of cash and lower his 2017 salary. That salary is the cash that is on the line for him if he is suspended again. No way would I remove that financial incentive for him to stay clean and out of trouble.

Edited March 8, 2017 by BarleyNY

[Hurricane]

Chris T did this analysis somewhere else on the web.

 

Glenn saves $7.5M on this year's cap

Dareus saves $7.2M on this year's cap

If I was GM: Buffalo Bills free agency plan

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Heres what I would do in free agency as the Bills general manager.

by Chris Trapasso Mar 7, 2017, 9:31am EST

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NFL free agency is upon us, and the Buffalo Bills have plenty of work to do at the outset of the offseason to start building their team for the 2017 campaign. Doug Whaley is the Bills general manager but for the sake of this article, lets assume I took over the reigns of Buffalos personnel department.

 

This is what Id do as the Bills GM during this free-agency period.

 

Pick up Tyrod Taylors option:

Weve talked about this ad nauseam, so Ill be brief. Tyrod will represent a $15.9 million cap hit in 2017.

 

After releasing Dan Carpenter, Nickell Robey-Coleman, Garrison Sanborn, Gerald Christian, and Phillip Thomas on Monday, the Bills have $24.2 million in cap space, per OverTheCap, which includes Tyrods $15.9 million cap hit in 2017. Right now, Buffalo has $68 million in cap space for 2018, an important fact to remember when considering how the Bills could structure contracts this year.

 

 

Lets use the $24.2 million in 2017 cap space as a starting point for the Bills offseason:

 

Contract restructures:

OT Cordy Glenn

Savings: $7.5 million

 

DT Marcell Dareus

Savings: $7.2 million

 

Total savings: $14.7 million

 

We already outlined the impact of these possible restructures, which would be logical. Glenn is one of the most reliable players on Buffalos roster and will only be 28 on September 18. His contract runs through 2020, and this restructure makes it more likely he stays on the team until then. Glenn isnt going anywhere. Theres obviously more risk with Dareus, yet hes still 26 turns 27 on March 13 and is an exquisite fit in Sean McDermotts one-gap defensive front. This would add some potential dead cap later on in the deal, but in a few years, the salary cap will be near $200 million.

 

Updated cap space: $38.9 million

 

Paycuts

S Corey Graham

Savings: $2.6 million

 

Currently, the veteran safety is set to represent a $5.6 million cap hit in 2017. While hes been a reliable box defender for the Bills over the past few season, hes somewhat overpaid as a one-dimensional player. In this scenario, Grahams salary and bonuses would drop from $3.2 million in 2017 to $1.4 million, which would decrease his cap hit to $3 million.

 

 

Updated cap space: $41.5 million

 

Re-signings:

RB Mike Gillislee:

Contract details: 3 years, $12 million

2017 cap hit: $2 million

 

This is mostly based on Tom Mitchells contract projection for Gillislee, which is slightly higher than the deal Bilal Powell signed last offseason. The Jets running backs contract was structured with cap hits of $860,000, $4.6 million, and $4.8 million. Gillislees contract would be mostly backloaded too, as hell likely see more carries in 2018 and 2019 when keeping LeSean McCoy fresh will be more vital. Cap hits would be $2 million, $5 million, and $5 million.

 

LB Zach Brown

Contract details: 3 years, $18 million

2017 cap hit: $4 million

 

This contract would put Brown above recent contracts signed by similarly-aged and comparably productive linebackers Wesley Woodyard and Rey Mauluga. Inflation, his 2016 production especially early in the season and his three-down capability would be the main reasons Browns deal would exceed his contemporaries. By giving him a three-year contract, Brown could hit free agency again as a 30-year-old linebacker. Cap hits would be $4 million, $7 million, and $7 million.

 

S Robert Blanton

Contract details: 1 year, $860,000

2017 cap hit: $800,000

 

This is the (likely) veteran minimum for a player with six years of experience. Blanton can play special teams and work inside the box in McDermotts defense as a rotational depth safety. Blanton played with Leslie Frazier in Minnesota in 2012 and 2013.

 

OL Ryan Groy

Contract details: 2 years, $2 million

2017 cap hit: $1 million

 

Groy wasnt able to win a starting job in camp but proved to be an important insurance policy on the offensive line when he filled in for the injured Eric Wood at center. The Bills have backup interior linemen Patrick Lewis under contract in 2017, which may lead one to believe a Groy re-signing is redundant. However, at 65 and 320 pounds, the 26-year-old could technically be slotted at any of the offensive line positions.

 

Total 2017 cap used on re-signings: $7.8 million

Updated cap space: $33.7 million

 

Free-Agent Signings:

WR Kendall Wright

Contract details: 4 years, $22 million

2017 cap hit: $4 million

 

The parameters of this deal would be based on the four-year, $24 million contract Travis Benjamin signed in 2016 with the Chargers. Benjamins 68-catch, 966-yard, 5-TD campaign in 2015 was integral to him being able to strike it that rich in free agency. And although he was more of a one-hit wonder than Wright, the former Titans first-round pick is a year older than Benjamin was when he hit free agency, hasnt appeared in 16 games since 2013, and had 29 receptions, 416 yards, and three scores in 2016. Cap hits would be $4 million, $7 million, $6 million, and $5 million.

 

S Jairus Byrd

Contract details: 2 years, $7.5 million

2017 cap hit: $3 million

 

After leading the league with eight interceptions as a 32-year-old safety in 2015, Reggie Nelson signed a two-year, $8.5 million deal with the Raiders in 2016. Leading into that deal, the veteran safety had missed three games in four years. Byrd, now 30, rebounded from a bad start in New Orleans with an 82-tackle, two-interception season last year. Byrd would be an ideal fit as a free safety presence in McDermotts defense and would serve as a mentor to a young safety Buffalo could add in the draft. Byrds dad, Gil, is the Bills defensive backs coach. Cap hits would be $3 million and $4.5 million.

 

CB Alterraun Verner

Contract details: 1 year, $2 million

2017 cap hit: $2 million

 

Verner spent two years with Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier in Tampa Bay. While didnt live up to the four-year, $26.5 million deal he signed with the Buccaneers in 2014, the former Titans standout did have 75 tackles, nine passes defended and two interceptions that year. He was relegated to a backup role and played just 241 snaps in 2016, thereby lowering his asking price.

 

DE Cornelius Washington

Contract details: 2 years, $3 million

2017 cap hit: $1 million

 

Washington was a combine star in 2013 then was drafted in the sixth round by the Bears. Appearing in 15 games a season ago, the 64, 265 pounder had 20 tackles and two sacks on 364 snaps. He has ideal 4-3 DE size and length to play behind Shaq Lawson and/or Jerry Hughes. Buffalo needs defensive end depth. Cap hits would be $1 million and $2 million.

 

WR Brian Quick

Contract details: 2 years, $8 million

2017 cap hit: $4 million

 

Quick, a former second-round selection, is 63 and 215 pounds and fresh off a 41-catch, 564-yard, 3-TD campaign in 2016. The Appalachian State alum is a former second-round pick that never really materialized into a consistent producer with the Rams. Hes battled injuries too but did appear in all 16 games a season ago. Theres a connection here to Buffalos tight end coach Rob Boras. He spent 2016 in Los Angeles with Quick, wholl be 28 in June. Cap hits would be $4 million both seasons.

 

CB Teddy Williams

Contract details: 1 year, $1 million

2017 cap hit: $1 million

 

Williams is a 61, 210-pound cornerback who spent time in Carolina in 2015 and 2016. While mostly a special teamer, he fits McDermotts profile of long cornerback and would come cheaply. Hell be 29 in July.

 

DT Tyrunn Walker

Contract details: 2 years, $4 million

2017 cap hit: $1 million

 

Once a promising, pass-rushing sleeper at defensive tackle, Walker spent the past two seasons with the Lions, falling short of expectations, failing to record a sack in 20 games. He was injured on a cheap shot after only four contests in 2015 but played in all 16 games a year ago. At 63 and 295 pounds, Walkers specialty is getting upfield as a pass-rusher, something McDermott will love. Hell be 27 later in March. Cap hits would be $1 million and $3 million.

 

OL Tom Compton

Contract details: 1 year, $1 million

2017 cap hit: $1 million

 

Compton would provide a similar to what Groy would bring to the field in 2017. While Groy is more of a backup center or guard, Compton, 28 in May, is more of an insurance guy at guard or right tackle. He played well for the injured Ryan Schraeder in the Super Bowl. Compton has experience in two zone-running attacks, in Washington and Atlanta.

 

OLB John Simon

Contract details: 3 years, $13 million

2017 cap hit: $3 million

 

Simon slowly but surely developed in Houstons defense as an well-rounded edge-defender who flashed when asked to get after the quarterback and became stout against the run. Hell be 26 when the season begins and, though slightly smaller, he can play the Mario Addison, blitzing linebacker / defensive end hybrid position in McDermotts defense. Cap hits would be $3 million, $5 million, and $5 million.

 

FB Patrick DiMarco

Contract details: 2 years, $4.5 million

2017 cap hit: $2 million

 

DiMarco was quietly an integral facet of the Falcons superb rushing attack in 2016, emerging as one of the NFLs best lead-blockers. Hell be 28 in April and has a similar style to that of Baltimores Kyle Juszczyk whom Buffalos offensive coordinator Rick Dennison worked with in 2014 but will come at a lower price. A season ago, Dennison saw the benefit of a good lead-blocking fullback in Denver with Andy Janovich. DiMarcos familiarity in a zone-blocking scheme makes him a perfect fit with the Bills. Cap hits would be $2 million and $2.5 million.

 

2017 cap used on outside free-agent signings: $22 million

Updated cap space: $ 11.7 million

 

The Bills are projected to leave at around $6.3 million for their 2017 draft class, leaving Buffalo would have $5.4 million in available cap for any free-agent acquisition that would need to be added after injuries in training camp. After that, any cap space can be carried over to 2018. The Bills carried over $2 million in cap room from 2016 to 2017.

 

Philosophy

Buffalo has quite a few holes to fill, mostly at depth positions. McDermott comes from the Panthers regime that prioritized defensive-front players, which is why Simon, Washington, and Walker were added to a thin backup defensive line group. The secondary doesnt have much depth at all, and although this is the best draft class of defensive backs in a long time, veterans are needed, hence the signings of Byrd, Verner, and Williams. Compton is a decent and cheap veteran swing tackle option. After witnessing the wide-receiving group dwindle down to essentially nothing in 2016, Buffalo would add two serviceable players at that spot but those deals wouldnt preclude them from drafting a wideout early. DiMarco may seem like a novelty addition, but hed prove to be valuable piece of the Bills offense.

[Mark Vader]

^^^^^ Wow

 

That sounds very intriguing.

[Scott7975]

Do we really need to have these players restructure?

 

Someone on this board, I forget who, posted that next year the Bills could be $50 million under the cap.

They have more cap room next season because a ton of contracts expire. Someone brought this up last season on BBMB. I looked it up and it was because we only had like 12 players still under contract at that point. After filling the roster back up we will still be against the cap.

 

Dareus, Hughes, Glenn, McCoy, Clay eat a large portion of cap that they can't get away from. Roughly 76 mill from just those 5 guys. Another 9 from Kyle. Another 7.5 from Eric Wood. There's half our cap space on 7 guys. Add Watkins to that soon. The magic of the great Doug Whaley that half the fans praise.

 

If they were desperate for cap space the best way to get it would be to cut Kyle. Hate saying that but doing so gives them almost 7 mil in space. Restructuring guys isn't the answer. All that does is put us in this same situation in a year or two. It's damn pathetic to be in this position as a .500 team.

Edited March 8, 2017 by Scott7975

[Mark Vader]

They have more cap room next season because a ton of contracts expire. Someone brought this up last season on BBMB. I looked it up and it was because we only had like 12 players still under contract at that point. After filling the roster back up we will still be against the cap.

 

Dareus, Hughes, Glenn, McCoy, Clay eat a large portion of cap that they can't get away from. Roughly 76 mill from just those 5 guys. Another 9 from Kyle. Another 7.5 from Eric Wood. There's half our cap space on 7 guys. Add Watkins to that soon. The magic of the great Doug Whaley that half the fans praise.

 

If they were desperate for cap space the best way to get it would be to cut Kyle. Hate saying that but doing so gives them almost 7 mil in space. Restructuring guys isn't the answer. All that does is put us in this same situation in a year or two. It's damn pathetic to be in this position as a .500 team.

It is pathetic, especially when you look at the talent on this team.

 

Such a waste.

[KHAN]

I hope they take a long term approach to get the cap in order for future seasons. Trying to put band-aids on the roster for this year that hurts us down the road has not been a good formula IMO.