Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Possible Cap Casualties - NFC South Edition

Justin's 2014 Mock Draft
Possible Cap Casualties - AFC East Edition
Possible Cap Casualties - NFC East Edition
Possible Cap Casualties - AFC North Edition
Possible Cap Casualties - NFC North Edition
Possible Cap Casualties - AFC South Edition

2014 Projected NFL Salary Cap: $126.3 million

NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons

2014 Projected Salary Cap: $121.2 million
Projected released players:

Tony Gonzalez (Team saves $7 million)


Gonzalez has announced his retirement, so the Falcons will actually receive an extra $8.75 million to spend.

Asante Samuel ($4.2 million)


Samuel's best playing days are behind him.  There are already rumors circulating that he will not be in Atlanta next season.

Steven Jackson ($1.8 million)


Jackson missed four games last season and had a career-low in yards per carry.  Atlanta may look for a younger replacement since Jackson will turn 31 this year.

Carolina Panthers
2014 Projected Salary Cap: $113.7 million
Projected released players:

Carolina is in one of the more unique position in the NFL.  Many players on their roster are young and don't command a high salary, while others still have guaranteed money in their contracts and releasing them would actually lose money for the team (DeAngelo Williams).  Carolina will make a few minor cuts, but nothing too serious.

Dwan Edwards ($1.4 million)


With the rise of Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei, Edwards is expendable.  He also turns 33 in May.

New Orleans Saints
2014 Projected Salary Cap: $140.2 million


Projected released players:

Will Smith ($11.6 million)


Smith missed all of 2013 following a preseason knee injury, but even before then his play has been regressing.  He has not had a double-digit sack season since 2009.  Smith turns 33 in July.

Roman Harper ($2.2 million)


Harper just turned 31 and was injured for much of 2013.  He stand to receive a large salary increase, so the Saints could just move on without him instead.

Jabari Greer ($3.2 million)


Greer is coming off of an ACL injury and turns 32 next month, New Orleans will likely restructure their secondary.

Lance Moore ($2.5 million)


Moore turns 31 this offseason and is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career.  A cheaper alternative in the draft can be found.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2014 Projected Salary Cap: $126.2 million


Projected released players:

Donald Penn ($7.4 million)


Penn has had his share of weight issues and inconsistency at left tackle.  With the new regime in place, they will likely rid themselves of Penn's awful contract.

Michael Koenen ($3.3 million)


Koenen finished 26th in net yards and 29th in punts inside the 20.  Koenen is paid way too much to not produce.

Gabe Carimi ($1.3 million)


Carimi didn't compete for a starting spot as expected in Tampa Bay.  With offensive line coach Bob Bostad officially out of Tampa Bay, the new regime will likely sever ties with him.

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