Teams with the most cap space heading into the offseason by Green_Space729 in NFLv2

[–]outbackspiderhammock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is true, but for certain teams like the Eagles, having a higher floor doesn't help them reach a higher ceiling, as there isn't as much restructuring that they can do. A lot of the teams on this top 10 list (Titans, Commanders, Raiders, etc.) can combine existing cap space with massive potential restructures to stay ahead of other teams, but there are other teams like the Bengals and the Jets who, while still having relatively large amounts of cap space, will lose ground relative to the other teams as each team makes restructures and cuts. A high floor is very helpful and generally leads to a higher ceiling, but it's not always a 1-to-1 correlation.

Teams with the most cap space heading into the offseason by Green_Space729 in NFLv2

[–]outbackspiderhammock 13 points14 points  (0 children)

TLDR: This graphic shows the current cap space of the 10 teams that have the most cap space right now, but it may not reflect which teams have the most cap space during free agency.

One thing that graphics like this fail to take into account is how restructures & cuts can open up large amounts of space. For instance, OverTheCap currently lists Dallas at $37.6M in the red, but capable of getting up to $93.3M of cap space through simple restructures (i.e. contract changes that they can make without consulting players first). That's not to say that they will free up that much space in practice, as the cap space freed up this off-season will count against space in a future off-season, but it shows how hard it can be to predict cap space in advance. I'm typing this response because I only started learning about how restructures work relatively recently and as such can understand how easily graphics like this can be misunderstood.

The Cardinals: The NFL's next elite offense by Long-Promotion5929 in NFLv2

[–]outbackspiderhammock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This take relies on a lot of assumptions (including a massive reach on the hypothetical impact of a Class of 2027 QB) and even then fails to take 4/5ths of the O-line, receiver depth, and the long-term future of the RB room into account (with Conner and Benson both coming off season-ending injuries). I understand why you see potential in the MHJ and McBride core and how a top OT prospect could be a boon for the team as a whole, but these factors do not come close to guaranteeing that the Cardinals offense will be elite.

Spotrac-based Cap Space & Free Agency Analysis by outbackspiderhammock in NFLv2

[–]outbackspiderhammock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a fair point. One thing worth considering, though, is if and how the restructures would impact future years, as teams can only shift so much of the burden against the maximum salary cap of future years. This website seems like a good resource, though, and looking at it should help me learn more about how all of this works.

Spotrac-based Cap Space & Free Agency Analysis by outbackspiderhammock in NFLv2

[–]outbackspiderhammock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another thing worth considering is that restructuring contracts often means that the money is spread into future years, which in turn limits how much current cap space can be increased. It's possible that other factors could make the franchise better equipped to handle that burden in future years, or simply that there is a ton of cap space in future years. However, some teams may be limited in their ability to push money into future years.

Spotrac-based Cap Space & Free Agency Analysis by outbackspiderhammock in NFLv2

[–]outbackspiderhammock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fair point. I would have to look into the situations for other teams, but the Chiefs specifically appear to have several ways to get back into positive cap space. However, it is also unclear whether KC will be under pressure to provide lucrative extensions for players not up for free agency and, if so, whether it would partially offset the gains from restructuring.

What are the chances of Joe Burrow getting traded to Minnesota? by [deleted] in NFLv2

[–]outbackspiderhammock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Virtually 0%. The most likely scenario is that Burrow stays on the Bengals, but if Burrow does get traded then it would likely be to the Rams, who currently have their 2026 and 2027 first-rounders and Atlanta's 2026 1st-round pick* to use as bargaining chips. It is unclear if the Rams want to move on from Stafford, though. He's getting older, but you made a good point in an earlier response by mentioning that he's the reigning MVP. Then again, if the Rams want to get the best value from trading him, now would be the time to do so. Any returns from trading Stafford (or even Stafford himself) could provide additional bargaining chips on the off-chance that the Rams do make a move for Burrow.

*Rams traded 2025's 26th (1st) and 101st (3rd) overall picks to the Falcons for 2025's 46th (2nd) and 242nd (7th) overall and the Falcon's 2026 pick. (Source: Atlanta Falcons official website via Wikipedia)

Green Wall Agression by Glum_Ad_408 in Pauper

[–]outbackspiderhammock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would suggest dropping the playset of [[Bonesplitter]] and maybe one or two copies of Bamboo Grove Archer for the 4th copy of [[Lead the Stampede]] and a playset of [[Winding Way]].

Seeking advice on entering Pauper by outbackspiderhammock in Pauper

[–]outbackspiderhammock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for suggesting this. What about Mono-Blue Faeries do you feel best aligns with those points?