Quote:This is where I see the concern for the Browns. Many factors could come into play that will demand year three guarantee of 8 million with the possibility he won't be able to play. This is not a good deal for either team for a center but is obviously one that the Jags felt they could stomach. The Browns may as well.

 

Even if the Browns didn't match the offer and Alex Mack wouldn't be able to play for the Jaguars in season # 3 of the contract,   I think the Jaguars will be fine from a salary cap standpoint.    The Jaguars don't seem to have many players currently on the roster with contracts expiring the next 3 seasons that can expect to command lucrative contracts.   Or even close to that level.   With the NFL Salary Cap expected to increase significantly in the next few seasons,  the Jaguars appear a long way from being in salary cap trouble.     The Jaguars appear closer to having to deal with meeting the mimimum NFL salary cap threshold level than having a shortage of cap space.  

 

 

On the other hand,  the Browns have some players who will be costly to retain in the next few seasons.    Alex Mack's contract could limit their flexibility regarding upcoming UFA's.   Hence,  at the very least the Browns have a difffcult decision they need to make in the next 5 days regarding Mack's offer sheet.

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