#Buccaneers currently have $113.9 million committed to the 2014 salary cap.According to Pat Yasinskas of ESPN
Delmas would be a nice addition.
If we weren't tied to Goldson for $9M.
The reason the Lions are dumping Delmas is because he couldn't stay healthy. I do not want to risk signing in FA/drafting anymore guys with injury red flags.
He missed the last 5 games in 2011 due to an MCL tear, and then missed half the 2012 season because he was still recovering....but before that in 2009, 2010, and after that in 2013 he played in every game. I think he was cut to save $6M. I'm not sure injury is a huge concern after he just played in all 16 games last season. He has shown that he is fully recovered from the 2011 MCL injury imo.
the first reason Delmas was cut is because Suh, CJ and Stafford cost for next season is around $51M and you only have $70M for 50 players!
Bucs signed a couple guys; D. J. Moore, a CB with 8 picks between 2010-2011, and Steve Maneri, a 6'7" 280 pound TE who's a strong blocker with some receiving skills... http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Sign-TE-Maneri-CB-Moore/bdd950c0-2206-427b-925e-56137bde7645
Both Moore and Maneri are immediate upgrades.
well played, Bucs
Delmas would be a nice addition.
If we weren't tied to Goldson for $9M.
I'd suggest Goldson should take a pay cut , but he's already lost it all to fines....
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Edmonton Eskimos LB Damaso Munoz on Tuesday, according to the NFL Transactions release.Munoz tried out for the Buccaneers just last week, according to TSN Canada.Munoz has also confirmed the news via his Twitter account.Munoz, 27, played three years for the Eskimos ans totaled 389 tackles, six sacks and 11 interceptions. He is a Miami native, but played college football at Rutgers.
Did you say Rutgers?
Alex Mack won’t talk to Browns until he returns from RioPosted by Josh Alper on February 19, 2014, 9:57 AM EST3778aa771e3a84ecb2628ae611021a6aGetty ImagesThe Browns would reportedly like to re-sign center Alex Mack before he can be enticed away from Cleveland by another team in free agency, but talks on a new deal haven’t started yet and won’t be starting in the immediate future.Mack’s agent Marv Demoff told Tony Grossi of ESPNCleveland.com that no discussions will take place until Mack returns from a humanitarian trip to Rio de Janeiro at the end of the month. There have not been any talks with the Browns since the sides couldn’t come to an agreement in October with planned January conversations put on hold as the Browns searched for a coach.That search was followed by this month’s upheaval in the front office and Demoff said Mack wants to get a feel for the new regime before making a call. Demoff said all of the changes aren’t a dealbreaker for Mack, although he was close to former offensive line coach George Warhop and liked former head coach Rob Chudzinski.“I really think not,” Demoff said. “I think that the most appropriate thing is to give the people there the opportunity to explain what happened, but also, most importantly, where they’re going and what they see ahead and whether that meshes with what Alex thinks. I’ve told him, and I think he’s totally willing to do it, to have a total open mind, start with a clean slate and see where it goes.”Mack’s return date leaves little time for the new brass to meet with Mack and get a deal done before the 72-hour window for players to negotiate with other teams opens up on March 8, which may lead to a remake of Blame It On Rio in Cleveland this offseason
On the bubble: 24 AFC players who could be cutBy Chris WesselingAround the League WriterPublished: Feb. 19, 2014 at 04:24 p.m.Updated: Feb. 19, 2014 at 04:53 p.m.Gregg Rosenthal did a great job with his comprehensive list of cap-casualty candidates in the NFC. Now let's take a crack at AFC veterans on the roster bubble. Although there are more big names in this conference, the Jets, Steelers and Browns are responsible for the majority of the heavy hitters. With the offseason underway, Around The League explores what's next for all 32 teams.Candidates for release1. Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos, cornerback: The potential Hall of Famer's decrease in speed was noticeable in Super Bowl XLVIII when Doug Baldwin zoomed past him for a 37-yard reception. If Bailey returns to Denver, it will have to be at a much lower rate than his current $9 million salary. Don't be surprised if he begins transitioning to safety.2. Antonio Cromartie, New York Jets, cornerback: Cromartie was susceptible to big plays last season and carries a $14.98 million salary cap charge. A healthy Cromartie would still be the best player in a thin secondary, but he'll have to take a massive pay cut to return.3. Santonio Holmes, New York Jets, wide receiver: Holmes has been a roster and locker room albatross the past three seasons. Fully planning to dump the mercurial receiver, the Jets have reportedly already factored $8.25 million of cap savings into their offseason budget.4. LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh Steelers, linebacker: A disappointment since signing a lucrative extension three years ago, Woodley is scheduled to count roughly $13.6 million against the salary cap. The Steelers might have to choose between keeping Woodley or re-signing Jason Worilds. The latter played better in 2013. Working for Woodley is the $14 million in dead money that would trigger at his release.5. Ike Taylor, Pittsburgh Steelers, cornerback: Formerly a premier shadow corner, Taylor was picked on badly in the second half of the 2013 season. With a cap charge near $12 million, he's an obvious candidate for the chopping block.6. Matt Schaub, Houston Texans, quarterback: Having lost his job to Case Keenum after a plague of pick-sixes, Schaub is no longer in the Texans' plans with a $14 million cap charge for 2014.7. Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, quarterback: Sanchez might make sense as a veteran insurance policy for Geno Smith, but not at a $9 million salary with nearly $4 million more in bonuses. He needs a change of scenery.8. D'Qwell Jackson, Cleveland Browns, linebacker: A better fit in the middle of a 4-3 defense, Jackson isn't a natural for Mike Pettine's multiple scheme. The bigger problem is a cap charge approaching $10 million for an inside linebacker on the wrong side of age 30. Jackson's $4.1 bonus in March will likely spur action.9. Jason Campbell, Cleveland Browns, quarterback: The good news is that Campbell exceeded expectations in relief of Brandon Weeden and Brian Hoyer. The bad news is that increased playing time trigger an escalator clause that makes him too expensive to keep around as a caddy under the new regime.10. Davone Bess, Cleveland Browns, wide receiver: The Browns are reportedly planning to void Bess' guaranteed $3.14 million salary this season in response to his bizarre January arrest stemming from apparent mental issues. His career might just be over.11. Kamerion Wimbley, Tennessee Titans, defensive end: A bust since signing a five-year, $35 million contract in 2012, Wimbley earns too much money for the situational pass rusher role he's been relegated to in Nashville.12. Philip Wheeler, Miami Dolphins, linebacker: Wheeler was one of the key purchases in former general manager Jeff Ireland's shopping spree of mediocrity last offseason, but he predictably failed to live up to his salary which is scheduled to be $5 million in 2014.13. Jonathan Martin, Miami Dolphins, offensive tackle: If ever there was a player in need of a fresh start in a new locale, it's Martin. The Dolphins will send out feelers around the league, but any interested teams will likely wait until he's released to make their move. With multi Stanford alums on their rosters, the Colts and 49ers make sense as landing spots.14. Jason Babin, Jacksonville Jaguars, defensive end: Babin turns 34 in May, is due $6 million and was outplayed by Andre Branch down the stretch last season.2014 free-agent roundupPotential surprise cuts1. Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers, safety: Owner Art Rooney II wants Polamalu to retire as a Steeler, but the two sides will have to find common ground on a new contract. The eight-time Pro Bowler's $8.25 million salary carries a cap charge of nearly $11 million.2. Vince Wilfork, New England Patriots, defensive tackle: The anchor of the Patriots defense prior to tearing his Achilles tendon in 2013, Wilfork is now an aging run-stuffer coming off major surgery with a cap charge near $12 million. He's a candidate for a Terrell Suggs-style extension entering the final year of his contract.3, 4 & 5. Leon Hall, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati Bengals: Hall is coming off his second ruptured Achilles. Green-Ellis and Maualuga were outplayed by Giovani Bernard and Vinny Rey respectively. Working in the trio's favor is the Bengals' relative largesse under the salary cap.6. Owen Daniels, Houston Texans, tight end: Increasing injury-prone at age 31, Daniels' $6.25 cap charge is a luxury with Garrett Graham approximating his production as the starter.7. Matt Moore, Miami Dolphins, quarterback: How many backup quarterbacks are the seventh-highest paid player on the team?8. Eddie Royal, San Diego Chargers, wide receiver: Royal's $6 million cap charge is too much for a player who disappeared once Keenan Allen emerged as Philip Rivers' go-to target.9. Greg Little, Cleveland Browns, wide receiver: The drop-prone draft bust appeared to be as good as gone under the previous regime. Perhaps Pettine and Ray Farmer will offer him a new lease on Lake Erie life.10. Vonta Leach, Baltimore Ravens, fullback: Fullbacks are dinosaurs; the salary cap is a meteor.Other potential cutsBaltimore Ravens: Jameel McClainBuffalo Bills: Kevin Kolb, Doug LegurskyCincinnati Bengals: Domata Peko, Robert GeathersDenver Broncos: Chris Kuper, Jacob Tamme, Joel DreessenIndianapolis Colts: Samson SateleJacksonville Jaguars: Blaine GabbertMiami Dolphins: Brandon Gibson, Dimitri PattersonNew England Patriots: Isaac Sopoaga, Adrian WilsonNew York Jets: Mike Goodson, Antwan BarnesOakland Raiders: Mike BrisielPittsburgh Steelers: Levi Brown, Larry FooteSan Diego Chargers: Jeromey Clary, Derek Cox, Malcom FloydTennessee Titans: Nate Washington, Craig Stevens
Mark Sanchez??? Gimme that dude!
butt fumble ftw
