Don't forget about the salary FLOOR.

[thunderraiden]

The salary cap floor is must higher than what it used to be. Don't forget that when you see some of these contracts. Yes, Johnson's contract was a lot of money BUT don't forget it's money we HAD to spend. Regardless we have to get to the salary cap floor, and I would rather have a leader of the defensive line signed for a huge contract than 20 role-players with only 2 not being hurt once the season starts. So, with that in mind, who do you guys think we splurge on from here on out to get to that magic salary floor number?

[Kurb]

That big signing bonus had something to do with us working towards that floor as well.

Despite peoples hopes, our FO isn't stupid.

[Dpantherman]

Still have to sign D.Will, still plan on extending Beason. Not to mention is only DAY TWO in free agency.

[Squirrel]

The salary floor doesnt need to be hit until right before the end of the season.

[CatMan72]

Remember... Hurney was originally brought in as a cap expert, you can doubt his ability to identify talent but I have no doubts about his ability to work the numbers.

[CRA]

The salary cap floor is must higher than what it used to be. Don't forget that when you see some of these contracts. Yes, Johnson's contract was a lot of money BUT don't forget it's money we HAD to spend. Regardless we have to get to the salary cap floor, and I would rather have a leader of the defensive line signed for a huge contract than 20 role-players with only 2 not being hurt once the season starts. So, with that in mind, who do you guys think we splurge on from here on out to get to that magic salary floor number?

quick question,

it is my understanding that the number (floor) isn't actually caculated until the END of the year. Therefore, Carolina doesn't have to reach the floor when this season starts.....they can reach it late in the year when they restructure Beason and Kalil for example.