(03-17-2021, 09:31 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(03-17-2021, 08:39 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: All back loading does is pull cap space forward into the current year.  It only hurts you if you fill up your cap and fail to carry over any excess cap space.  Otherwise, it's a wash.  You have a lot more flexibility if you back load contracts.  

For example, a 4 year $50 million dollar contract that is back loaded has the same cap hit over 4 years as it does if it is front loaded.

Because that cap hit in year 4 is being paid to a guy who isn't here or isn't worth it. I really liked Caldwell's strategy for his FA deals, they usually got us out at a minimal cost after two seasons. Having dead money on the books already killed this franchise once, let's not do that again.