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According to Over The Cap, the Broncos had $42 million in cap space before the tampering period. McManus and Davis received a $2.7 million tender each. If I'm not mistaken, in the current rookie system it takes around $6 million to sign the draft class.
So, with these RFA tenders and the draft, we can subtract $11 million from this cap space. The Broncos also extended exclusive-FA tenders to 10 "free" agents (who are not really free).
Signing Romo to a $10-12 million salary removes the possibility of signing a high-level o-lineman or d-lineman. Is Romo worth it? It depends on his ability to stay healthy (questionable) and I'd say it also depends on what kind of jump Sieman can make in year three. What if Siemian is ready to throw for 4,000+ yards and 25+ touchdowns with a $615,000 salary? However, Siemian himself has not been able to stay healthy.
Also, more important than cap space, there is the cash available to give those signing bonuses that reduce the cap hit of FA deals. We don't know how much cash the Broncos have to spend.
None of the QBs have been able to stay healthy with the poor line play. Peyton, Oz, Trevor and I believe Lynch also was banged up?
Based off last years numbers, Trevor being a first year starter with poor oline and ton of key pieces being injured I think 4,000 yds and 25 TDs is well within grasp. Especially with the transition from a Kubiak offense to McCoy. Would much rather use that Romo money and put it towards and elite line man rather than a QB that will end up on IR. We should see a decent jump in Siemian considering he would be going into his second year as a starter if Romo doesn't end up here. A good offseason focused on him should pay off as well, he didn't get that last year.
None of the QBs have been able to stay healthy with the poor line play. Peyton, Oz, Trevor and I believe Lynch also was banged up?
Based off last years numbers, Trevor being a first year starter with poor oline and ton of key pieces being injured I think 4,000 yds and 25 TDs is well within grasp. Especially with the transition from a Kubiak offense to McCoy. Would much rather use that Romo money and put it towards and elite line man rather than a QB that will end up on IR. We should see a decent jump in Siemian considering he would be going into his second year as a starter if Romo doesn't end up here. A good offseason focused on him should pay off as well, he didn't get that last year.
yep no matter who is at QB this OL needs major help hopefully the cap guru can be creative and get us some quality upgrades
On cap space, I would love to see CHJ get restructured and extended, could create 4M more in cap space. Only 27, so adding 2-3 years would be okay. His ability to excel in the slot makes it even a safer extension imo.
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On cap space, I would love to see CHJ get restructured and extended, could create 4M more in cap space. Only 27, so adding 2-3 years would be okay. His ability to excel in the slot makes it even a safer extension imo.
He is already underpaid we are lucky he doesn't hold out for a bigger deal.
They are not going to sign Romo with Siemian as the backup, where does that leave Lynch? It's likely Siemian is traded away if Romo signs which leaves Lynch as the backup. Then that puts Lynch as the starter when Tony gets injured. Look at his injury history, I believe he's missed games almost every year since 09? The injuries seem to be getting worse and will continue to get worse as he ages. Trevor has a ton of upside, Romo has I/R, Lynch needs another year at least.
I would say the over/under for when Romo gets injured is set at 4 games.
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