Lizard King Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I have no reason other than the fact that the Steelers are knocking on $133 Million and Ike is going to have a staggering $12mm cap hit this year. The numbers work as follows: $7mm in base, 1.8mm prorated signing bonus, 3.1 miscellaneous, for a total cap charge of 11.9mm. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/ike-taylor/ Before you tell me I'm completely ******* nuts, look at what Cro is going to get! $4mm in base, 1.25mm prorated, 9.4mm misc, total cap $15mm http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-jets/antonio-cromartie/ So, let's say for the sake of argument that both Taylor and Cro doesn't get restructured prior to FA and he tests the waters. All else being equal, you would think you see Taylor get nabbed up first not only on price but skill. So, for a net gain of $3mm in cap savings, do you snag Taylor, and forgo going after a big safety? If I'm reading things properly, don't we have $45`ish in cap space, accounting for Cro on the roster? Or is that with him gone? In that case do you go after both Taylor and a safety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'd try and find somebody younger to get into the system this year since I don't think we're realistically competing again till the 2015 season anyway and that's if the draft/Geno's development go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Ike is 33. Let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Ike is 33. Let him go. sh*t. Thought he was a lot younger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I can't believe people would want Ike Taylor but they don't want Vick. It is hypocritical. Does Tina Turner mean nothing to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I can't believe people would want Ike Taylor but they don't want Vick. It is hypocritical. Does Tina Turner mean nothing to you? Mea culpa, I thought he was younger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Mea culpa, I thought he was younger! It was a bad joke on my part, but I think you missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 It was a bad joke on my part, but I think you missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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