Texans 2013 player cap figures and free cap space estimate

meh · Jan 14, 2013

Okay, I've done enough whining for the past few weeks. So time to look into the future.

2013 Cap figure estimates in millions(from http://www.spotrac.com/)

Schaub $10.7
Joseph $9.75*
Antonio Smith $9.8($3.8 bonus)*
Foster $8.5
Andre $10.4
Daniels $5.25
Manning $5.5
Brown $5
Myers $5.5
Watt $2.5
Mercilus $1.73
Kareem $2.2
Reed $1.3
Tate $.84
Wade Smith cut for penalty of $.75

*Joseph and Smith are prime candidates for salary restructuring. Joseph due to his relatively low guaranteed money relative to base salary, and Smith due to last year of his contract. So it's possible the Texans can squeeze a little more money.

est. 25 cheap players at ~600k/player, $15mil
est. 5 rookies making the roster at $5(based on last year's rookie salary pool)
est. total players: 44

Total salary: ~$97mil
Cap space: ~$24mil

Notable UFAs: Casey, Cody, Butler, Quin, Barwin, McCain, Caldwell, Bradie James, Wade Smith

2014 notables: Duane Brown salary ++. Schaub salary ++. Antonio Smith comes off the books. JJ Watt still one year away from being franchised for the rest of his career.

My Comments: Our cap situation is actually quite good, IMO. All the dead money have mostly been written off. We have replacements for all our notable FAs, except maybe Quin and Casey. Although it's more due to our FAs not beasting rather than stud replacements on the roster.

I still feel that Smithiak give stupid contracts to players for peak production even when they didn't have to, but there's certainly enough room to make some splashes. Probably not Joseph/Manning level signings, but we can see certainly address some issues. Or make a huge splash on one particular position.

ivenovember · Jan 14, 2013

Personally I would be very interested in getting another top WR to the team as I feel that is our main concern on offense (I know QB situation and OL help, too)

Looked up some of the top guys:

Greg Jennings (GB) - In the final year of the 4-year, $27 million deal he signed in 2009, Jennings will look to nearly double that on his next contract after seeing Vincent Jackson go 5 for $55 million. With consistency and humility, Jennings would be on a great asset for a rhythm- based offense that emphasizes precise route- running where Jennings has flourished as a top 5 receiver over the past few seasons. With other key extensions on the horizon and the emergence of Randall Cobb and James Jones in Green Bay, rumors suggest that Jennings will not be in green and gold next year.

Mike Wallace (PIT) - After a noisy offseason of threats and 9-digit contract talks, Mike Wallace backed down and returned to the field just in time for the regular season. Though his pathetic display of drops and inconsistency has dropped his value this offseason, he should have the opportunity to test the market. Fighting the cap and Antonio Brown's contract, the Steelers aren't likely to bring the franchise tag into play making the premier deep threat one of the big prizes in free agency.

Dwayne Bowe (KC) - Prior coaching and front office changes in Kansas City, it was almost a lock that Bowe had played his last down as a Chief. Now with a sliver of hope, the new regime can make him a pitch on why the next five years may be better than his last five. In the end though, Bowe's production as a number one receiver despite a quarterbacking crew that will looked to be replaced this offseason, will land him a lucrative deal this offseason. His biggest obstacles to receiving that payday will be the free agent interest drawn by his peers.

Wes Welker (NE) - A free agent a year ago, the Patriots refused to budge from their stance and Welker ended up playing on the franchise tag. Now 32 headed into free agency, Welker will have even less leverage and the Patriots less likely to give him a long term deal. In the end, though his loss would force the Patriots to make slight offensive changes, it's not a loss they can't overcome with Brady and Josh McDaniels. Expect Wes Welker to play in a different uniform in 2013.

Danny Amendola (STL) - With quickness and sure hands, Amendola is as good as any working the slots and the chains. Though playing only 11 games, Amendola reeled in 63 passes for 666 yards and providing Bradford his only reliable target. The Rams don't have much cap space to use the franchise tag, but they should make re- signing Amendola to a long- term deal a high priority this offseason if they wish to see Sam Bradford finally take another step forward.

Brian Hartline (MIA) - With his first 1000 yard season coming with Ryan Tannehill at the helm of the offense, Brian Hartline insists upon his return to Miami. The Dolphins need to be spending this offseason looking for another receiver or two, but losing Hartline as the eventual #2 in this offense would be a big step backwards for the organization and their developing young quarterback, especially if they can't land another starting caliber receiver this offseason.
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From: http://www2.footballsfuture.com/2013/fa/wr.html

Others of note:
Austin Collie
Victor Cruz (Restricted)
Ted Ginn Jr
Devery Henderson
Domenik Hixon

Personally I would go all in for Bowe or Amendola. Amendola would be a great reception guy that really converts first downs and opens up the field for Andre, TEs and Arian.

roxstarz · Jan 14, 2013

Donnie Jones
Shayne Graham
James Casey
Justin Forsett
Ryan Harris
Glover Quin
Keyaron Fox
Rashad Butler
Jesse Nading
Alan Ball
Andrew Gardner
Tim Dobbins
Quintin Demps
Bradie James
Barrett Ruud
Shaun Cody
Stanford Routt
Antoine Caldwell
Brice McCain
Connor Barwin

I'm not sure I would bring back any of our FA's. We need the cap room and it's not like any of these guys are play makers.

MadMax · Jan 14, 2013

roxstarz said: ↑

Donnie Jones
Shayne Graham
James Casey
Justin Forsett
Ryan Harris
Glover Quin
Keyaron Fox
Rashad Butler
Jesse Nading
Alan Ball
Andrew Gardner
Tim Dobbins
Quintin Demps
Bradie James
Barrett Ruud
Shaun Cody
Stanford Routt
Antoine Caldwell
Brice McCain
Connor Barwin

I'm not sure I would bring back any of our FA's. We need the cap room and it's not like any of these guys are play makers.
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I think if you can sign Barwin cheap you do it....for depth and so you don't have to spend another draft pick at that position.

I'd bring back Quin, too.

ipaman · Jan 14, 2013

ivenovember said: ↑

Personally I would be very interested in getting another top WR to the team as I feel that is our main concern
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i used to think that too but have come to realize that giving schaub and kubiak weapons is useless. they already have more than enough weapons.

if you want to win a superbowl you either need an elite QB or an elite D. We have neither and QB is not upgradable to an elite level any time soon while D can be upgraded. so spend every penny on defense along with the draft to try and take a very good defense and make it elite. that's our only real chance in this window.

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