Williamson: Early AFC West Salary Cap Check...

[DaWolf]

Early AFC West salary-cap check
January, 8, 2013
By Bill Williamson | ESPN.com

The focus is on 2013 for all but eight teams in the NFL.

Teams will soon be readying for free agency. To get a feel for what teams will have to spend in free agency, ESPN’s John Clayton has the current salary-cap numbers.

Please remember all salary-cap numbers are fluid and things change. But this gives you a working idea of where each team stands.

In the AFC West, the best team is in the best cap standing. The Broncos, who host Baltimore on Saturday in the divisional playoff round, are $18.5 million under the cap. They should be able to add some solid pieces if they wish. They do have to either extend or give the franchise tag to standout left tackle Ryan Clady. That will take up some space.

The Chiefs continue to be in good cap health. It is $16.1 million under the cap. It has free agents, receiver Dwayne Bowe, left tackle Branden Albert and punter Dustin Colquitt, to deal with. I think Albert and Colquitt are more likely to return to Kansas City at this point, but it has flexibility.

San Diego is $8.7 million under the cap. It should be enough to get a couple of starters. The Chargers need the most help on the offensive line.

Meanwhile, Oakland is one of 10 teams currently over the salary cap. Oakland is $4.5 million over the cap. It was severely over the cap last season. This year, the Raiders, who will have to address punter Shane Lechler, tight end Brandon Myers and linebacker Philip Wheeler in free agency, will still have to make a lot of tough decisions and will have to tweak some contracts again. But they should be able to do a little more than they did last

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[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

He'll be too hurt to practice, but he'll suddenly recover in time for game day. Then, he'll make a play once every blue moon when he feels like it.

Yep. Bellichek saw this coming years ago and raped you for it.

[mcaj22]

yea but on paper there isnt going to be a WR that comes close to the numbers of Harvin or Jennings

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Baldwin can't be counted on for anything, to be honest. Wiley's hands were garbage this year, he's too small and he sure doesn't play to his 40 time from what I've seen. Maybe he could be a slot option, but I'm inclined to not put too much stock into it.

Baldwin needs to be given a chance and truly be developed by some serious good WR coaching. I mean how do you get better with Cassel/Quinn and no offensive coaching worth a shit.

Reid will tell Wiley, "Son you have talent but your a pussy and need to "sack up" and stay healthy and find a pair hands if you are going to be on my team".

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

yea but on paper there isnt going to be a WR that comes close to the numbers of Harvin or Jennings

Both Harvin and Jennings get hurt waaaaaaay too much for my liking and now it is apparent Harvin has an attitude. Both are talented as hell I'll give you that BUT....

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

yea but on paper there isnt going to be a WR that comes close to the numbers of Harvin or Jennings

The Chiefs already have a #2 with equal numbers to Harvin: Steve Breaston.

**** Harvin.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

yea but on paper there isnt going to be a WR that comes close to the numbers of Harvin or Jennings

2013 will be Jennings' eighth year in the league. He hasn't been able to finish the last two.

I don't know why anyone would want him to sign with the Chiefs.

[DTLB58]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Baldwin needs to be given a chance and truly be developed by some serious good WR coaching. I mean how do you get better with Cassel/Quinn and no offensive coaching worth a shit.

Reid will tell Wiley, "Son you have talent but your a pussy and need to "sack up" and stay healthy and find a pair hands if you are going to be on my team".

This. Let's please not waste a #1 pick. I for one think this guy can still pan out for us big time.

[DTLB58]

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

Here we go with the Breaston debate again.

He's just fine as a #2. He proved that in 2011.

If we get Harvin he needs to play in the slot anyway.

Yea but Breaston is owed $3.8 this year, not sure they are gonna live with that.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Baldwin needs to be given a chance and truly be developed by some serious good WR coaching. I mean how do you get better with Cassel/Quinn and no offensive coaching worth a shit.

Reid will tell Wiley, "Son you have talent but your a pussy and need to "sack up" and stay healthy and find a pair hands if you are going to be on my team".

He is not explosive off the line and not explosive out of breaks consistently. There have been flashes but they are few and far between. I'd give Baldwin this year and then make a decision next year on him.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Sorter

He is not explosive off the line and not explosive out of breaks consistently. There have been flashes but they are few and far between. I'd give Baldwin this year and then make a decision next year on him.

I hope Reid tells Baldwin to lose 15 lbs. I think that would help him with gain some speed to be honest.

He is too heavy out there at 230.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I hope Reid tells Baldwin to lose 15 lbs. I think that would help him with gain some speed to be honest.

He is too heavy out there at 230.

Holy ****. He weighs 230? Jesus christ. Yeah, he should def lose 15lbs.

[Ugly Duck]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I think this team desperately needs some veterans, but not in the draft.

No worries.... its very unusual for teams to look for veterans in the draft.....

[ChiefGator]

There is a lot of misconception on Harvin's availability. He has averaged 15 games a season over his first three seasons. This year he was fine until he screwed up his ankle and at that time he was leading all receivers in catches. Bowe averages 14.5 games of availability a season.

[ChiefGator]

Originally Posted by Ugly Duck

No worries.... its very unusual for teams to look for veterans in the draft.....

Ha!

"So NONE of these guys have ANY experience in the NFL?!?"

[-King-]

So, once the Broncos pick up Peytons 2 year 40 million guaranteed option, does that mean they'll be $2 mil over the cap before releasing players?