He will likely be worth about a 6 million a year contract.
(That is halfway between Hasslebeck and Tarvaris Jackson contracts this season)
Is he worth that as an insurance policy on the bench?
Is he worth keeping instead of other some of the other free agents (Sitton-No, Wells-No, Finley-? Grant-yes, Nelson-yes)
Where does his money come from under the cap?
Likely from cutting Clifton (5.5 million).
Reference Sitton gets his increase from not signing Grant (5.25 million).
Reference Wells gets his money from the increase in the salary cap.
I think it comes down to Flynn or Finley.
If Finley gets injured again I know which way Ted will go.
If Finley wants more than 6 million a year, I know which way Ted will go.
Can they keep both Flynn and Finley? Yes, at the expense of Donald Driver.
If Driver is cut, it will have to be early as he is due a 2.2 million roster bonus, $200K workout bonus, and 2.6 million base salary for a total of 5 million due in 2012.
Reference Under the salary cap the team is forced to make choices.