Re: ***OFFICIAL AFC TITLE GAME pats @ COLTS ***
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The most intriguing part of this game that isn't talked about is the fact that this might be the Colts last shot at the SB. The CBA helped them out a whole lot this year, but their salary cap situation is looking grim this upcoming season. A huge hit is going to be Freeney, he will most likely be due 7.8 million next year at the DE position, it's either that or he's gone. McFarland is their 2nd round pick this year as well.
I doubt that the players look into these situations, but Manning might be looking at a bad situation for the next few years and might not be back in an AFC Championship game. Don't believe me? Ask the Titans and Jaguars how worrying about today hurt them.
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Saying this is their last shot is overeacting a bit. They are going to let June go for sure. Freeny is their guy and they will pay him. On top of they, they will lose the salary of Doss, Reagor, and something has got to happen with Simon. Then it is most likely that Stokely and his large contract get cut. Add all this to the fact that the cap is increasing by 14 mil over the next two years, they will have plenty of money to do what they usually do. That is sign the high profile guys and reload in the draft.
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