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N26 · 07-03-2015, 04:03 PM

If I was a GM I would be so reluctant to sign anyone for more than 4 years. Cap flexibility and being able to react to changing trends seem so important.

I do see that getting players like Brodie and Faulk locked in for a long period at a good cap hit can also be beneficial. Chicago is loving Keith at 5.5. But will they be in 2022? It seems unlikely.

And you can't just say that the cap will keep going up by big amounts. This year has proven that.

I know UFAs have a lot of power in negotiations but if I was a GM I'd try to keep everything under 5.

I love Giordano but 5 years is the absolute maximum I want to see on his extension.

07-03-2015, 04:03 PM	#97
N26 Scoring Winger Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas Exp:	If I was a GM I would be so reluctant to sign anyone for more than 4 years. Cap flexibility and being able to react to changing trends seem so important. I do see that getting players like Brodie and Faulk locked in for a long period at a good cap hit can also be beneficial. Chicago is loving Keith at 5.5. But will they be in 2022? It seems unlikely. And you can't just say that the cap will keep going up by big amounts. This year has proven that. I know UFAs have a lot of power in negotiations but if I was a GM I'd try to keep everything under 5. I love Giordano but 5 years is the absolute maximum I want to see on his extension.