HuskyCaucasian Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 So, let me make sure I understand how the cap is handled. The $100m/5yrs is $20m against the cap for the next 5 years. So, even if they cut him after this season (hypothetical, but not realistic), they are still "charged" $20m a year even if they arent actually paying him, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 13, 2012 -> 01:23 PM) So, let me make sure I understand how the cap is handled. The $100m/5yrs is $20m against the cap for the next 5 years. So, even if they cut him after this season (hypothetical, but not realistic), they are still "charged" $20m a year even if they arent actually paying him, correct? No. They are charged for only the years he is on the roster, though they have to be charged a penalty for any accrual of the prorated bonus. (Say he gets $40 million in bonus, and gets cut after 3 years, they'd have a $16 million penalty for the 4th year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 "Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter RT @jw11873: Enough on Brees, what about Forte? ... Met with him today, will run on SportsCenter. He's optimistic there'll be a deal by Mon. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 13, 2012 -> 02:09 PM) "Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter RT @jw11873: Enough on Brees, what about Forte? ... Met with him today, will run on SportsCenter. He's optimistic there'll be a deal by Mon. " Reportedly, a deal is "extremely close": http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-f...-long-term-deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Hope we don't give Forte too much. Lots of contracts expiring in the near future and we may have just a ton of money tied up in offensive skill players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Jul 14, 2012 -> 03:16 PM) Reportedly, a deal is "extremely close": http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-f...-long-term-deal Good he can stop cryin and get his ass to camp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 14, 2012 -> 03:28 PM) Hope we don't give Forte too much. Lots of contracts expiring in the near future and we may have just a ton of money tied up in offensive skill players. I have a feeling Hester might be the odd man out after the season if he doesn't have a decent year as the #3/4 WR. He'll be owed, IIRC, about $9M next season. They signed Weems to be the KR and Bennett can do the PR duties. They just drafted Jeffery to be their future with Marshall and Bennett. $9M is too much to pay a guy who is an average WR. Also, they could cut Bush after the year if he follows in the tracks of being another wasted contract on a back-up RB. Thomas only got a 1 year deal. Toeaina might also go if he continues to be average. Idonije could always go if McClellin steps up or if he's just too ineffective. I'm not too worried about it. Stein is great with the finances, IMO. Urlacher, Melton, and Cutler will be getting extensions sometime during the season, I'd bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 14, 2012 -> 09:01 PM) I have a feeling Hester might be the odd man out after the season if he doesn't have a decent year as the #3/4 WR. He'll be owed, IIRC, about $9M next season. They signed Weems to be the KR and Bennett can do the PR duties. They just drafted Jeffery to be their future with Marshall and Bennett. $9M is too much to pay a guy who is an average WR. Also, they could cut Bush after the year if he follows in the tracks of being another wasted contract on a back-up RB. Thomas only got a 1 year deal. Toeaina might also go if he continues to be average. Idonije could always go if McClellin steps up or if he's just too ineffective. I'm not too worried about it. Stein is great with the finances, IMO. Urlacher, Melton, and Cutler will be getting extensions sometime during the season, I'd bet. It'll basically come down to how good our drafts are. The good NFL teams in the long term are always able to build through the draft because it's the only way to keep your best players around without cap problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) This would seem to be a good sign: Israel @iidonije @MattForte22 Congrats Bro!! #BearDown EDIT: And this...YEEE Sean Jensen @seankjensen BREAKING: #Bears agree to terms with Pro Bowl RB Matt Forte on a long-term contract, according to source close to the situation. Edited July 16, 2012 by WHarris1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 About time, lets get this done already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Good signing for the Bears.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Cant find the terms but Id guess that Forte relented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Four year deal, still waiting on financial terms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 11:39 AM) Cant find the terms but Id guess that Forte relented. Moon Mullin seemed to think he would go back to the original offer that was floated, with the 15 mil guaranteed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 The bears were in a good position and actually used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm glad Brees and Forte signed. I was sick of hearing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Schefter reports an average of 8 mil per year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Four year deal, still waiting on financial terms 8M per year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 11:44 AM) Schefter reports an average of 8 mil per year That means nothing in the NFL world. Need to find out how much guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I wonder if Ray Rice will sign now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 11:49 AM) That means nothing in the NFL world. Need to find out how much guaranteed. I'm guessing anywhere from $16-24 million guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Phil Emery has done a fantastic job, it's not even arguable any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 11:53 AM) I wonder if Ray Rice will sign now. Rice is gonna get more than Forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 11:56 AM) I'm guessing anywhere from $16-24 million guaranteed. I thought I heard that Forte was looking for $20 mil, while the Bears were offering closer to $15 mil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Good deal both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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