Nnamdi Asumogha Cap Implications

[Arky]

Saw this amusing Nnamdi clip in another forum.....

[Nconroe]

Originally Posted by Arky

Saw this amusing Nnamdi clip in another forum.....

That is pretty funny.

Anyhow hope we do get a proven experiencd CB such as Nnamdi, spelled like it sounds, in here.

[itssharif]

Hey sorry to bring this back up but was wondering with a few more potential details coming back into play here what the implications would look like now. Apparently Nnamdi will be pursued by us, with rumors of the cap being along lines of the 2009 figure. If the reported rumor of him potentially being able to command 16-19 million dollars per yr is true how is it looking for us?

The only article I found so far that is the closest to anything on information is how the Lions would be interested but probably will bow out because this price will be too rich for their blood. And unfortunately in this article it doesn't mention anything about us and our situation. I'm dreaming here I know but if someone could provide some insight now with current implications in place I would sure love to know and be interested.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by itssharif

Hey sorry to bring this back up but was wondering with a few more potential details coming back into play here what the implications would look like now. Apparently Nnamdi will be pursued by us, with rumors of the cap being along lines of the 2009 figure. If the reported rumor of him potentially being able to command 16-19 million dollars per yr is true how is it looking for us?

The only article I found so far that is the closest to anything on information is how the Lions would be interested but probably will bow out because this price will be too rich for their blood. And unfortunately in this article it doesn't mention anything about us and our situation. I'm dreaming here I know but if someone could provide some insight now with current implications in place I would sure love to know and be interested.

Tough to say where we will be for 2011, as there will be ALOT of activity once pen hits paper. Based on Keith's 2010 cap estimate, we were at around $93MM, which would leave them ~$27MMish to the cap (est. @ $120MMish).

But again, lots of activity left, and that was based on 2010 estimates. Should know more in the coming weeks.

(I would rather have a Joseph and a "real" safety).....

[itssharif]

Originally Posted by WMH

Tough to say where we will be for 2011, as there will be ALOT of activity once pen hits paper. Based on Keith's 2010 cap estimate, we were at around $93MM, which would leave them ~$27MMish to the cap (est. @ $120MMish).

But again, lots of activity left, and that was based on 2010 estimates. Should know more in the coming weeks.

Ok so if that were the case and I'm not really good with this cap thing at all I must admit but I'm guesstimating that if the Texans have to spend 95% that would mean that they would HAVE to at least spend $21MMish? If that's the case a Nnamdi Asumogha figure of 15-19 per year does seem plausible? Let alone if they got closer towards their cap figure then an Eric Weddle also could be do-able? I guess it all depends on the market. Heard the Bucs would have to spend a lot under this scenario too.

I honestly believe though and I'm trying not to get overly excited here but I believe sincerely that their intentions are to bring Asumogha and Sensabaugh to Houston. If that were the case I couldn't be more ecstatic. Can't wait for this freaking deal to get done. I'm just trying to keep the fingers crossed man!

And though its debatable if money spent this way on one player is even the right move (mainly because we could allocate that funding to bring more players maybe) I complete beg to differ. This guy is the final piece to the puzzle in my opinion. Adding him will not only give veteran presence but a real veteran presence of showing the others saying hey this is how the best does it. Additionally we don't know the potential we have in Brandon Harris, and Kareem Jackson's development (though I'm not expecting much of him). Throw that in with the potential that one of the following corners (R.Carmichael, B.McCain, S.McMannis, A.Molden, J.Allen) blossoms maybe and we may have solutions and not problems anymore in our secondary. Wishful thinking probably. But I'd like the chances of them flourishing with a guy like Nnamdi there guiding them instead of a Joseph, Cromartie or anybody else. Again just my opinion.

Let's get er done though Houston!

[edo783]

Jason LaConfor (sp?) said something interesting on Total Access. He said they could spend above the cap pretty much what they want to????? Followed that with "The rich get richer". I have also seen that there is some sort of "Credit" that teams may get that could drive their ability to spend above 130 mill. It's looking and sounding like, at least for this year, the cap may not work like it has in the past.

[Arky]

Peter King on NFL Network this morning: (paraphrasing) "It would be a huge mistake if the Texans don't sign him (Nnamdi) right out of the chute".

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by itssharif

Hey sorry to bring this back up but was wondering with a few more potential details coming back into play here what the implications would look like now. Apparently Nnamdi will be pursued by us, with rumors of the cap being along lines of the 2009 figure. If the reported rumor of him potentially being able to command 16-19 million dollars per yr is true how is it looking for us?

The only article I found so far that is the closest to anything on information is how the Lions would be interested but probably will bow out because this price will be too rich for their blood. And unfortunately in this article it doesn't mention anything about us and our situation. I'm dreaming here I know but if someone could provide some insight now with current implications in place I would sure love to know and be interested.

Here is what Pro Football Weekly is reporting about the Salary Cap on Thursday night.

Although hurdles remain, it appears the two sides made progress on several fronts in a whirlwind day of negotiations, including:

• The rookie wage scale. Mutliple media outlets have reported that the two sides are almost finished with the issue, with the owners apparently making a concession on the fifth-year option. It's not clear what the final details on rookie contracts will be.

• The salary cap. ESPN's John Clayton first reported that the cap will be set for 2011 at $120 million, which PFW confirmed with union sources. Some additional reports suggested that teams will have to spend perhaps as much as 95 percent of the $120 million figure as a salary-cap floor, which could lead to some serious cash being thrown around once free agency begins. The cap was at $123 million in 2009, the final year there was a cap. The 2010 season was a cap-less year.

• The revenue split. Various reports, including those confirmed by PFW, indicate that the total-revenue split will land somewhere under 48 percent. NFL Network's Albert Breer said it's expected to be between 47 and 48 percent. Previously, the players secured 51 percent of all revenue, with a $1 billion credit going to the owners first off the top.

Though it is not official yet, it is believed that a final agreement on a new CBA could be coming soon. ESPN's Chris Mortensen tweeted that the two sides will work late into the night and early on Friday to put the finishing touches on the new CBA.