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andrew stead's avatar

The Vikings salary cap under KAM in three acts:

1. 2022 offseason, the inherited situation was dismal;

2. 2023 was the year to rip the bandaid off, KAM correctly saw the 2022 season for the mirage it was and moved on from a number of vets, but inexplicably pushed massive cap hits for Cousins and Hunter into 2024, which in turn created a domino effect; and

3. KAM maneuvered 2025 and 2026 to have abundant cap space, but in 2027 it will be right back where he started.

The Vikings are going to spend ~$350 in cash this year. The cap is $280. It doesn’t take a cap wizard to borrow from future years, anyone reasonably qualified can do it.

It’s really a philosophical choice about risk assumption. For those who prefer more risk/reward and a two year window, this is it. For those who prefer more opportunities and a longer window, it’s frustrating.

The die has been cast, so hopefully it works.

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Stephanie's avatar

I'm seeing people misconstrue what Phillips said when comparing #9 to Josh Allen. Many people are implying he meant "he is exactly like Allen and will have a career like him" which isn't what he was saying, I don't think. I think the context was his leadership and confidence. Thanks for your -- as always -- accurate reporting. I just loved listening to this press conference.

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