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I don't think Cherilus is going anywhere.

 

But the point about not doubling down is that the sooner you get rid of a bad contract, the less it costs you. If there's any desire to get rid of him, then the point is that you're saving $4m against the cap, even though you don't realize those savings right now. It's not just saving Irsay money, because every dollar he spends goes against the cap. That's what I'm talking about when I say you can't look at cap space as a one year thing. It's okay if you don't save money in 2015, if it means you're saving money in 2016 and beyond. 

 

 

 If a player is not worth his base salary then you cut him and that saves you money  against the cap. If that's what you are saying then yeah.. for sure, I think that is what you mean and sure. I don't think calling that "doubling down" is the right description. But if your saying not paying Cherlius 4 mill base in 2015 if he is a turnstile , I agree. It in essence gives you that 4 mill to spend on other players. The actual cap hit Indy will take 

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