Falcons likely in market for running back

I didn't see their running game was the issue

Total B.S. Turner is scheduled to make a base salary of $6.9 million next year, the Falcons are tight against the cap and have some players to resign. It is not about Turner getting older, it is about $$$$.

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Originally posted 09:43 AM ET  02.10 by 50yearfan

Total B.S. Turner is scheduled to make a base salary of $6.9 million next year, the Falcons are tight against the cap and have some players to resign. It is not about Turner getting older, it is about $$$$.

Turner is too old to ask for this kind of money. RB's have short careers.

What was the party line for the owners voting for these caps ? Other than an attempt to control costs.

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET  02.10 by Eagles in 2020

What was the party line for the owners voting for these caps ? Other than an attempt to control costs.

More money in their pockets. The cap was around $136 million three years ago. The owners got $2 billion off the top instead of the old one billion. The rookie wage scale ( which the owners had complete control over before ) was supposed to put money to the veterans. Just the opposite happened, it is now cheaper than ever to replace guys.

The players signed the dumbest contract for a money making business in the history of capitalism.

One you get near or to the top of the Mountain, Salary Cap walks in The Door!!!

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Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  02.10 by Not4Nutten

Once you get near or to the top of the Mountain, Salary Cap walks in The Door!!!

The system the NFL has in place is almost fool proof, with respect to a Team winning back to back Championships! The day of dynasty is slowly slipping away, Parity Rules!!!

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Originally posted 10:03 AM ET  02.10 by 50yearfan

More money in their pockets. The cap was around $136 million three years ago. The owners got $2 billion off the top instead of the old one billion. The rookie wage scale ( which the owners had complete control over before ) was supposed to put money to the veterans. Just the opposite happened, it is now cheaper than ever to replace guys.The players signed the dumbest contract for a money making business in the history of capitalism.

Okay, that seems true enough. So if those are going to be the rules for the foreseeable future, then players are going to have to smarten up. Why sign 6 year deals when you'll never live long enough to collect the last three? Sign shorter contracts...maybe even one year deals once your original deal ends. Gauge the market. Swallow your pride and ask for 4 mil instead of the 6 mil you think you deserve.

It sucks but we do it all the time. I think I should make 75 grand. My boss thinks I should make 60. So my choices are either quit, work for the 60 (realistically), or negotiate 75 grand and get replaced by some college kid next year. It sucks, but I'm taking 60 and paying my mortgage. Players are simply going to have to adopt that mindset if they don't want to be unemployed and financially insolvent at 30.

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Originally posted 11:10 AM ET  02.10 by BonusEruptus

...Why sign 6 year deals when you'll never live long enough to collect the last three?

Because the bonus money is too good to pass up... and that is all guaranteed money.

Don't feel bad for Turner either - someone else will sign him and he'll get plenty of bonus money when he does.

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Originally posted 10:23 AM ET  02.10 by Not4Nutten

The system the NFL has in place is almost fool proof, with respect to a Team winning back to back Championships! The day of dynasty is slowly slipping away, Parity Rules!!!

The team's that are successful do well in the draft. Free agent acquisitions are just a bandage.

The Falcons will be back in contention next season.

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Originally posted 10:38 AM ET  02.10 by HellAwaits!!!

RB's are everywhere, dime a dozen they are

There aren't any like Adrian Peterson.

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Originally posted 11:10 AM ET  02.10 by BonusEruptus

Okay, that seems true enough. So if those are going to be the rules for the foreseeable future, then players are going to have to smarten up. Why sign 6 year deals when you'll never live long enough to collect the last three? Sign shorter contracts...maybe even one year deals once your original deal ends. Gauge the market. Swallow your pride and ask for 4 mil instead of the 6 mil you think you deserve. It sucks but we do it all the time. I think I should make 75 grand. My boss thinks I should make 60. So my choices are either quit, work for the 60 (realistically), or negotiate 75 grand and get replaced by some college kid next year. It sucks, but I'm taking 60 and paying my mortgage. Players are simply going to have to adopt that mindset if they don't want to be unemployed and financially insolvent at 30.

In 2014 the cap goes back up to about where it used to be.

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Originally posted 11:29 AM ET  02.10 by 50yearfan

In 2014 the cap goes back up to about where it used to be.

And the owners will still not pay 6 mil for a breaking down 30+ running back when they can pay some college stud 10 bucks an hour with the new scale in place.

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Originally posted 12:08 PM ET  02.10 by BonusEruptus

And the owners will still not pay 6 mil for a breaking down 30+ running back when they can pay some college stud 10 bucks an hour with the new scale in place.

True, but there is also a floor then, a minimum amount of money a team must pay out in salaries. That means some vets will get more than they would have now.

Just like all the other NFL teams. The Atlanta Falcons want to clear cap space. Turner may not be the only causulty.

You guys are right. It's all about money and pro football is a game on the field. And a business in the streets. Yeah turner is around 30yrs old, time for a younger back. My point is this get your college degree, there is life after football.

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Originally posted 12:17 PM ET  02.10 by 50yearfan

True, but there is also a floor then, a minimum amount of money a team must pay out in salaries. That means some vets will get more than they would have now.

The vets should be paid more than unproven draft picks.