re: Turns Out It Looks Like Loomis is a Pretty Decent GM and Salary Cap Manipulator

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Big decisions: Linebackers Curtis Lofton and David Hawthorne are both scheduled to receive big roster bonuses in 2015 that could force the Saints to make a decision on their status. Lofton has a roster bonus of $4.5 million due in 2015, plus another $2.5 million in salary and workout bonuses. If he continues at his current level, Lofton could well be worth a total of $7 million. But his contract was clearly designed for that to be a “prove it” clause. Hawthorne, likewise, is due a $2.5 million roster bonus in 2015, plus $2 million in salary.

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I agree that at least one of them, most likely Hawthorne, will be gone by next year. Shaizer or Mosley could be our Vaccaro pick of 2014. I like Lofton, but I wouldn't be totally surprised to see him released next year if we have a decent replacement on the roster, or an attractive option that's a better fit in FA.

At least one of Evans or Grubbs could be in the same situation next offseason as well. If we draft a Guard this year, or draft/sign a Center and keep Lelito at guard, then one of them will probably be a cap casualty as well.