Thread: Brandon McManus signs an extension

Well now we know why they cut Davis and didn't sign Clay Matthews.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Look at all the teams that cycle through 3-4 kickers every year because they can't find a competent one. I don't want to be in that kind of hell. McManus isn't perfect, but he's still one of the more reliable kickers in the league. I'm fine with locking him up.

This. Odds are high they'll need a few FGs to win or tie?

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Look at all the teams that cycle through 3-4 kickers every year because they can't find a competent one. I don't want to be in that kind of hell. McManus isn't perfect, but he's still one of the more reliable kickers in the league. I'm fine with locking him up.

It's crazy how kickers can be good for like two seasons and then go on the fritz.

I had to take a step back because my initial reaction was "that's so much money for a kicker!" I think you persuaded me.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

My take is: That’s a lot of money for a kicker.

But I also am of the belief that the cap is basically fake. They can manipulate numbers to sign just about anyone they want. Happens every year for every team. The Patriots did it this year.

My only concern if I was a die hard Broncos fan would be that it seems to be undisputed that the salary cap will be decreasing significantly next year. I have no idea what the Broncos have locked up salary cap-wise next season, but they, like a lot of other teams, may be forced to cut additional starters and/or critical backups due to this signing and next year's significantly reduced salary cap. However, only time will tell, so get your popcorn ready and we will see.

Originally Posted by MNPatsFan

My only concern if I was a die hard Broncos fan would be that it seems to be undisputed that the salary cap will be decreasing significantly next year. I have no idea what the Broncos have locked up salary cap-wise next season, but they, like a lot of other teams, may be forced to cut additional starters and/or critical backups due to this signing and next year's significantly reduced salary cap. However, only time will tell, so get your popcorn ready and we will see.

They are sitting on cap space and have rolled some over from this year.

Originally Posted by MNPatsFan

My only concern if I was a die hard Broncos fan would be that it seems to be undisputed that the salary cap will be decreasing significantly next year. I have no idea what the Broncos have locked up salary cap-wise next season, but they, like a lot of other teams, may be forced to cut additional starters and/or critical backups due to this signing and next year's significantly reduced salary cap. However, only time will tell, so get your popcorn ready and we will see.

Denver is currently one of the top 10 teams in available cap space. We have some 20ish million right now. We'll be fine.

Originally Posted by elsid13

They are sitting on cap space and have rolled some over from this year.

Very smart. Did the Broncos have any or many players who opted out for the season?

Originally Posted by MNPatsFan

Very smart. Did the Broncos have any or many players who opted out for the season?

Just one I think. One of our o-linemen.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Just one I think. One of our o-linemen.

Yes, it sure sounds like the Broncos will be fine and have no issues, except for having to face the hated rival Chefs and P. Mahomes twice a year! I will definitely be rooting for Broncos when ever they play the Chefs!!

Originally Posted by MNPatsFan

Very smart. Did the Broncos have any or many players who opted out for the season?

Yes, James (RT) and he does have huge cap number, but that still include in next years cap.

Here is the estimate cap space if it goes down to $175M

https://overthecap.com/nfl-asks-for-...21-salary-cap/

Originally Posted by MNPatsFan

My only concern if I was a die hard Broncos fan would be that it seems to be undisputed that the salary cap will be decreasing significantly next year. I have no idea what the Broncos have locked up salary cap-wise next season, but they, like a lot of other teams, may be forced to cut additional starters and/or critical backups due to this signing and next year's significantly reduced salary cap. However, only time will tell, so get your popcorn ready and we will see.

After watching teams do things like the Pats did this year (not just this year, or just the Pats and I’m not implying anything nefarious about it), I’ve just completely stopped worrying about the cap as a fan. Sure, some teams get into a bit of a bind, but that usually has do more with poor scouting and poor drafting than actual cap problems.

I am curious about Cleveland’s “Moneyball” experiment, but mostly in theory. In practice, I don’t see much use to try to pinch pennies in terms of cap numbers (real cash flow, which the Broncos have struggled with is a different story, but it also has little to do with a team’s ability to be competitive).

All of that said. Still a lot of money for a kicker.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

After watching teams do things like the Pats did this year (not just this year, or just the Pats and I’m not implying anything nefarious about it), I’ve just completely stopped worrying about the cap as a fan. Sure, some teams get into a bit of a bind, but that usually has do more with poor scouting and poor drafting than actual cap problems.

I am curious about Cleveland’s “Moneyball” experiment, but mostly in theory. In practice, I don’t see much use to try to pinch pennies in terms of cap numbers (real cash flow, which the Broncos have struggled with is a different story, but it also has little to do with a team’s ability to be competitive).

All of that said. Still a lot of money for a kicker.

i think they cleared out all the money ball FO folks in Cleveland.

Originally Posted by elsid13

i think they cleared out all the money ball FO folks in Cleveland.

No. DePodesta is still in charge. They cleaned out Dorsey, who is an old school GM.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

No. DePodesta is still in charge. They cleaned out Dorsey, who is an old school GM.

They are not acting in Moneyball team.