Quote:I don't have to agree with everything the front office does

 

I liked having Red Bryant there for depth and in case of injuries (which WILL happen)

You do realize that there's a pretty good chance he doesn't make a roster this year, in which case he would be there in case of injury, right?

 

Quote:That is wasted money that could have brought other players in.  Example.  We spend $4 million less than we have to according to that 89%.  We are forced to pay it to the players on the roster as a bonus.  We could have brought in a $4 million player and cut the 53rd man on the roster.....which is a more prudent way to spend the money?  That's why you MUST hit the 89%, otherwise you are using it incredibly unwisely.

At some point, the numbers game and respect for the player become considerations. The team is not going to keep three expensive players at one position, so the old guy who was envisioned as a stopgap anyway loses the numbers game. By releasing him now instead of waiting until training camp, they're showing respect in enabling him to go out and get a new job early, rather than dumping him at a time when it would be difficult to do so.

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