This for many will be the make or break season for the Patricia (and likely Quinn) years. But they’ve got $18.6 million in cap and a very manageable list of free agents that need to be either paid or cut. There is the looming NFLPA contract to be negotiated, that’s probably neutral in the big scheme of things. But at least they’re not looking at a daunting list of guys who must be paid this offseason.
I’m assuming they cut Daniels, barring a major turnaround in his fortunes. That a good chunk of change they’re currently spending that can be filled by a draft pick. A bunch of these guys can be resigned cheaply or cut for better players. And a good draft can replace a few of these guys on the cheap. I dunno, I think this provides some room for optimism.
Yes - but the problem is we have to overpay free agents to come here. Sometimes, we strike gold when we pay above market based on potential that ultimately comes to fruition while the player is on the roster (Golden, Marvin Jones, Nate Burleson), but usually we just have to pay a “Lions Tax” to get guys on the roster.
What he was saying was that he dislikes Mike Daniels so much that he’s not going to allow him to just walk away. He’s going to cut his ass just to prove a point!