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Originally Posted by Pestilence
OTC has already adjusted the cap to $168 on their page....and Charles is off as well.
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Prior to this adjustment OTC and Sportrac were estimating 169 million in space since at least December. So in fact it is 1 million less than their websites had reflected previously. The number you saw had already built in the expected cap rise prior to the league statement.
The Chiefs at this time dont have any cap space to work with hence the backloaded deals of Berry and LDT. Of course Foles will create 11 million when he comes off the books on the 9th. But then you need 5 million for your rookie pool, and 2-3 million for in season signings for injured players. In addition, it wont be the top 51, but all players that got paid a penny. So that is more off the cap.
Here is a perfect example, if you go to OTC right now, and click on the Chiefs they have the 2018 cap estimate at 178 million (calculated a year in advance)
So thats another estimated 11 million rise added into the cap space next year leaving the Chiefs with 30 million in 2018 (3rd least). That is also before Berry, and LDT contracts are added in. 13 million + 8 total of 21 leaving them with 9 next season. Before signing anymore extensions, adding any players etc.
The only way out for the Chiefs is to release Alex Smith in 2018, and Tamba Hali to have a manageable cap after this year. Essentially they are all in in 17. I'm by no means a Chiefs fan so this is just outside speculation and non-biased. But I can see the Chiefs moving on from Smith, Hali, and possibly Andy Reid if there is not a playoff appearance and or wins this season. It only makes sense.