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.
While I doubt he makes the 53, I am interested to see if UDFA signing Elijah Williams can make the PS. He was MEAC defensive player of the year and dominated the HBCU Legacy Bowl.
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.
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.
While I doubt he makes the 53, I am interested to see if UDFA signing Elijah Williams can make the PS. He was MEAC defensive player of the year and dominated the HBCU Legacy Bowl.
Obviously this is a huge step up in competition.
Love it! We’re getting closer for sure. Will this be the year? Time will tell
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.
A real journalist would’ve hit him with a “Can I get a hell yeah?”.