Uncapped Year pushing Steelers Agenda?

by smashmouthsteel on Mar 23, 2009 10:54 PM EDT

First off - I've been a reader for some time now - took a break from posting and commenting so much due to time constraints. Lots of new names on the board and all of the discussion/posts/info has been great. I just read an article that I'm posting below - I know there's issues sometimes with posting links - long and the short it's an article on SI.com by Don Banks outlining discussions at the Owner's meeting and his point is that most Owner's have accepted 2010 uncapped. It gets really interesting when he delves into the nitty gritty detail that most of us don't hear about.

Uncapped Season

I've wondered this offseason how any why we've been so ridiculously quiet. A few of the key points in the article make some real sense.

- If Season goes uncapped then the rule on free agency reverts to players only gaining free agency after their 6th season - think about the implications for our team (Santonio, Heath, and the rest of our young core won't be eligible to go anywhere

- This means they'll be less guys that qualify for free agency - teams can also use the transition tag and the franchise tag - again - We could push Deebo's discussion out until next season and just tag him - and tag whoever else we might need.

On to the second point of the article - which is scary to think about. I'm no expert and this is strictly though - but that's what the offseason is for. An uncapped 2010 would lead into a strike in 2011 - this means teams will not be bringing in any revenue and if you couple that with where the economy is at - you could think that someone smart. Like the Rooney's are battenining down the hatches and ensuring that the Steelers balance sheet is as strong as possible heading into this uncertainty. Think about Jerry Jones in Dallas - with his new billion dollar stadium about to open (That he helped to personally finance) - I bet he just might be worried about that investment.

In any case let the discussion begin - lots of interesting implications for the Steelers!!!

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WOW!!!

That is some good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!

I realy hope a strike does not happen.

by HULKMAN on Mar 23, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

I just read that

article this morning. It’s got some really enlightening stuff in it. I thought it was interesting what it said about playoff teams in 2009 and how they would have severe restrictions in free agency. Also, it was reported on this site that each team would have 3 tags, 2 trans and 1 franchise, but we will only be able to have 2, either 2 trans or 1 of each. Still, being able to franchise Harrison and transition another, along with the fact that Miller wont be eligible for free agency is huge.

Where is a good site to go and find contract info on the team?

by steelerark on Mar 24, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

there really isn't one...mary rose posted as comprehensive a list as there is out there

little outdated now with some of the signings…

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/3/3/779402/steelers-salary-chart-now

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Mar 24, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions

if 2010 were a normal

year, who would be a free agent? I know Miller, but I can’t remember what others.

by steelerark on Mar 24, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Parker, Ryan Clark, Ward, Hampton, Harrison, Keisel, Foote, Deshea Townsend, Jeff Reed are all 2010 fa i believe a few more I am missing too

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Mar 24, 2009 11:33 AM EDT reply actions

a strike would be the stupidest thing

there HAS to be SOME way to split that freaking multi billion dollar pie. I will lose some faith in humanity if they can’t get it done.

by SteelersVT on Mar 24, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

Lockout, not a strike

The expectation is that the owners will lockout the players in 2011 if a new agreement is not reached. This is not a strike, so there would be no replacement players, and the players would be free to play for another league. BTW, the owners just raised a $1 billion lockout fund through a deal with DirecTV. Things are not looking good.

by Steelin on Mar 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions