fullxtension
02-22-2008, 11:39 AM
The Cardinals' decision to franchise Karlos Dansby, and Larry Fitzgerald's enormous cap number could lead to a major overhaul by the Cardinals during the off season. Dansby's franchise tag is worth $8.05 million and Fitzgerald's current cap number ($16.5 million) means that over $24.5 million of the Cardinals' salary cap space tied up between the two players. And that will force the Cardinals to make some tough decisions regarding Bryan Johnson, Edgerrin James and Calvin Pace in the coming weeks. Unless Rod Graves is able reach an agreement with Fitzgerald on a cap friendly extension, league officials expect the Cardinals to part ways with Johnson and James while focusing their efforts on re-signing the emerging Pace. The decision to jettison two offensive stars would be difficult, but keeping Pace would allow the Cardinals to keep together the nucleus of a vastly improved defense.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/02/22/notes/index.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/02/22/notes/index.html