Sorry haven't been on in a few weeks, but TXRavensFan was correct in describing my previous comment. It wasn't a matter of simply affording contracts under the salary cap, but rather the possible ramifications. More cause and effect, example being although they play totally different positions and salaries are often set by positions, there is no reason why a good agent wouldn't get his client to look at current Raven's contracts then say, " okay so you, Upshaw so the Ravens are paying their Kicker avg 5m/per, but the offer on the table for you is 4yr at 18M ( avg 4.5M ) now at that point Upshaw ( Upshaw and his agent are going to start talking about the number of snaps he plays and how important his role is to the team.. ) Or even in the case of a guy like Yanda ( last contract was 5yr 32M ) of course he wants more than that based on his last pay day and the position value going on over time, but in respect to his contract compared to a kicker making 5M, he might want to get what he feels is his value ( he is a top player at his position within the league and a locker room leader ). PS. TXRavensFan I'm not sure why you had negs for your comment, had to be a lack of understanding, you said nothing wrong.