flgreen Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 New York Jets cap breakdown: Offense February, 15, 2014 FEB 15 10:00 AM ET By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com A closer look at the New York Jets' salary cap, position by position on offense: Offensive line: Total cap charge: $23.5 million Percentage of total cap: 18.2 Players under contract: 10 Highest cap charge: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, $11.7 million Our take: They have two big-money players, Ferguson and Nick Mangold ($7.2 million), and it'll be three, assuming they re-sign free agent Austin Howard. That means they will take a low-cost approach at guard. Wide receiver: Total cap charge: $16.4 million Percentage of total cap: 12.6 Players under contract: 9 Highest cap charge: Santonio Holmes, $10.75 million Our take: The total charge for the position will be cut in half when they release Holmes -- an $8.25 million savings in 2014. That money will go immediately toward buying a new receiver in free agency. Quarterback: Total cap charge: $14.74 million Percentage of total cap: 11.3 Players under contract: 3 Highest cap charge: Mark Sanchez, $13.1 million Our take: The Jets will save $8.3 million, assuming Sanchez is released in the coming weeks. They will get hit with $4.8 million in dead money, the remnants of his 2012 contract extension. Without a huge quarterback salary choking their cap, the Jets have a wonderful opportunity to build the rest of their team. Running back: Total cap charge: $6.4 million Percentage of total cap: 5.0 Players under contract: 5 Highest cap charge: Mike Goodson, $2.0 million Our take: Goodson's roster spot could be in jeopardy, considering his off-the-field troubles and a $650,000 roster bonus. ... The Jets got plenty of bang for the buck at the position last season, considering the relatively modest salaries. Tight end: Total cap charge: $1.41 million Percentage of total cap: 1.0 percent Players under contract: 3 Highest cap charge: Chris Pantale and Zach Sudfeld, $495,000 apiece. Our take: Obviously, this position looks a lot different without Jeff Cumberland and Kellen Winslow, both of whom are free agents. It's safe to say the Jets will make tight end a priority in the offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Tanny and Rex wasted more money on this offense, than Rex wastes on foot sex videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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