Colts = 15.7 Million in cap space

[bigdeps]

PFT Claims we have quite a bit of cash available.

IS this before we signed our FA I wonder... Also have we seen any contract numbers from any of the guys we picked up? Its worth noting the Steelers are nearly 12 million over the cap and the Texans are 8.5 over as well.

[Superman]

PFT Claims we have quite a bit of cash available.

IS this before we signed our FA I wonder... Also have we seen any contract numbers from any of the guys we picked up?

Excellent question. I don't like PFT so I question everything they publish, but those are the only numbers I've seen since free agency started. I would assume that they would include all of our signings -- Manning, Joe, Diem, rookies, other pickups.

I also saw a clarification on the payroll floor. Every team doesn't need to spend 89% of the salary cap, like I thought. The league as a whole has to spend 99% of collective cap (about $3.84 billion, total) on player salaries for the season. It's not until the 2013 season that every team has to spend to the minimum individually. Reports say that they're close to the collective minimum already, so the spending spree should be about over for now.

[Kyle]

if we actually have that much space, i really hope we bring in Whitner, Grimes, or trade for Samuel.

[Zachris]

I was just wondering this, is there any other sources that might have this?

[nicky6times]

I was just wondering this, is there any other sources that might have this?

jim irsay?

[nicky6times]

I was just wondering this, is there any other sources that might have this?

madden 2012?

[SilentHill]

There will be many cuts today as today is the day that teams must be under the cap. Keep your eyes open for potential people to sign!

[bigdeps]

if we actually have that much space, i really hope we bring in Whitner, Grimes, or trade for Samuel.

Whitner doesn't really make much sense although I'm an OSU fan and would love to see him in the Blue and White... Now Grimes would be amazing but highly unlikely, he would demand Hayden type cash and that would be hard to see. Although I think we are starting to see Chris Polian putting his 'stamp' on this team. No way we pick up any of those FA (Anderson, Sims, Harris) if BP was fully in charge. With that being said IMO Grimes could be a lock down corner and is just entering his prime. Whats his RFA tender? I thought someone said a 3rd dp? If so I'd consider reaching out and seeing what type of money he wants.

[ColtJax]

I'd rather we use that money to sign Mattis and Wyane to contracts so they won't be distractions.

[indy1888]

I was just wondering this, is there any other sources that might have this?

I do know John Clayton from ESPN was on one of the local radio shows on 1070 the fan Monday or Tuesday and he said the same figure. This was before we got Sims and Harris though. Can't imagine those guys were overly expensive though. I blew it off, didn't believe him, but appears maybe he was right.

[Zachris]

I do know John Clayton from ESPN was on one of the local radio shows on 1070 the fan Monday or Tuesday and he said the same figure. This was before we got Sims and Harris though. Can't imagine those guys were overly expensive though. I blew it off, didn't believe him, but appears maybe he was right.

Those guys are probably 2 to 4 million towards the cap, if that? But I agree, I haven't seen the figures either. So even if we save a few million for the season, I see we have some room. Maybe they are waiting for cuts today to see who becomes available?

[Rich Cannon]

madden 2012?

lol

[grmasterb]

Don't forget the Colts will want to leave some cap wiggle room in case they have to make an in-season roster move.

[Coltswarriors]

Get Donte Whitner!!!

[Thewholefnshow28]

They have to be planning something because 15 million is a heck a lot more then you need to have some wiggle room later in the season for injuries.

I really hope they are planning on making a move for Whitner or Samuel.

I have to imagine, if this number is true, Manning would not be to pleased that we have that much cap room not used going into the season.

[Moncrief]

Whitner doesn't really make much sense although I'm an OSU fan and would love to see him in the Blue and White... Now Grimes would be amazing but highly unlikely, he would demand Hayden type cash and that would be hard to see. Although I think we are starting to see Chris Polian putting his 'stamp' on this team. No way we pick up any of those FA (Anderson, Sims, Harris) if BP was fully in charge. With that being said IMO Grimes could be a lock down corner and is just entering his prime. Whats his RFA tender? I thought someone said a 3rd dp? If so I'd consider reaching out and seeing what type of money he wants.

Atlanta wants a second and then another pick so basically like a 2nd and a 7th for him.

[indy_nick]

Whitner and resign Hayden for cheaper please!

[Bbswatching]

PFT Claims we have quite a bit of cash available.

IS this before we signed our FA I wonder... Also have we seen any contract numbers from any of the guys we picked up? Its worth noting the Steelers are nearly 12 million over the cap and the Texans are 8.5 over as well.

I dont know who this Big deps guy is. But he needs to do his own research....lol jk

[JoKeR]

Maybe the colts are thinking about next year. Wayne's and Mathis's contracts are up. So they have the cap space this year but maybe not next year.

[coltsuser21]

RANDY MOSS to a 1 year deal for like 3-4 mil and then ASANTE SAMUEL

lol its big...

[crazyrob]

PFT has updated their numbers. Now the Colts have slightly under $8 million.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/04/cap-room-snapshot-as-of-thursday/

[shaunzo]

SIGN TODD HEAP

[John Waylon]

SIGN TODD HEAP

Uh, why? Because our Pro-Bowler Clark isn't good enough?

Or because our could-be Pro-Bowler (If Clark retired right now, he would put up ANOTHER Pro-Bowl caliber season) Jacob Tamme isn't good enough?

That's like saying "Hey, lets go trade for Drew Brees!"

Why? We have literally ZERO need for him.

[pacolts56]

SIGN TODD HEAP

Its too late anyway.....the "Stormin' Mormon" was signed by the AZ Cards 5 days ago.

[Kyle]

SIGN TODD HEAP

i am seriously shocked at how stupid some of our fans are

[Susie Q]

i am seriously shocked at how stupid some of our fans are

They want to sigh every big name FA that has been cut from other teams. (Cap Info) If they have a dime in their pocket they want to spend 9 cents of it.