Quote:Basically what SpeedyG said regarding cap. Dave has done a very good job structuring contracts that don't cripple us. Most are very front loaded with no dead money/smaller cap hits later.


I think if we did make an offer to Norman, it would be along those lines, which a lot of FA players seem to like as its better for them as well. Being that it's probably Norman's last contract, I think he'd definitely like a lot of front loading

 

You guys certainly know more about your cap and the contracts that you've given out than I do - I certainly wouldn't even pretend to know. I just think overpaying for a player, regardless of what cap room you have, is irresponsible spending. 

 

We were rumored to be offering him in the $11M-$12M range. I think he can be had for $13M-$14M. If someone pays him the $16M he's asking for then they're crazy. 

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