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Enoch Root · 02-15-2016, 03:35 PM

When talking contracts, context is important.

Sure the top 3 cost $17.15M. But they are all under contract for 4 more years after this one. Over that time, you'll see more and more teams pass them in that regard.

At the other end, you've got $14.266M for the 4-7 guys, but none of those contracts survive past next season.

I would expect one signing for a #4 guys, with 3 young guys, by the 16/17 season. Let's say $3-5M signing, plus 3 more guys at maybe $3-4M.

We'll have an excellent defense at a decent price - something around $25M, which is $3M less than now for a better lineup 3 years from now.

I think things are setting up beautifully.

02-15-2016, 03:35 PM	#195
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	When talking contracts, context is important. Sure the top 3 cost $17.15M. But they are all under contract for 4 more years after this one. Over that time, you'll see more and more teams pass them in that regard. At the other end, you've got $14.266M for the 4-7 guys, but none of those contracts survive past next season. I would expect one signing for a #4 guys, with 3 young guys, by the 16/17 season. Let's say $3-5M signing, plus 3 more guys at maybe $3-4M. We'll have an excellent defense at a decent price - something around $25M, which is $3M less than now for a better lineup 3 years from now. I think things are setting up beautifully.