State of the Colts Salary Cap – 20 June 2018

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Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I believe Ballard has a plan but agree with Omaha that it isn’t to spend that cap on free agents. If I were to guess (and admittedly I’m usually wrong) that money is being saved to give to home grown players that prove themselves here. It is a long term outlook that rewards guys for doing the right things with this organization. To me it provides incentive for our own players and shows Ballard has confidence in his evaluations. Whatever it is it should be better than the last guy

There's an article out there about how Ballard likes, "show me" contracts with the FA's he signs. IF those guys produce, he should pay them. It sets a standard, you come here and make plays, we will resign you to bigger money.