This offseason, the Browns’ decision regarding Nick Chubb’s contract is still a hot topic.
Although the offseason is always lengthy, this one might be the longest the Cleveland Browns have had in recent memory. The Browns will get to work attempting to take advantage of their window of opportunity to establish themselves as serious contenders after an 11-win season in which backup after backup performed admirably. They must resolve the salary cap issue before they can begin to work on strengthening the roster and filling in holes.
They need to take some action to get both in compliance with the cap and the necessary funds to assemble a competitive roster, as they are currently $19.6 million over the cap. They can make a lot of space available to them, which was
Their friends at ‘The Dawgs’ podcast pointed out that there are ways for them to clear a lot of space.
Here, they discussed how trades, restructures, and even cuts could free up $68.3 million for Cleveland. They caused some controversy when they claimed that cutting Nick Chubb could free up $11.8 million, even though they clarified that they are not supporting any such action but are simply sharing what is possible.
‘The Dawgs’ responded to a fan by saying they believe this front office can retain Chubb and straighten their cap. Although it is obvious that something needs to change, we all know that Andrew Berry has done wonders with the salary cap in the past.
The Browns must decide what to do with Nick Chubb’s contract.
In Week 2, Chubb sustained a knee injury that necessitated two separate surgeries: an MCL repair and an ACL repair. He underwent significant knee surgery for the second time in 2015, following a horrific injury he sustained while playing for the Georgia Bulldogs.
It’s hard to bet against him now because he overcame the odds back then. Nevertheless, the NFL is a business, so it’s reasonable to wonder if this front office feels comfortable giving him $15.8 million after he suffered a serious knee injury.
The Browns should try to extend Chubb and spread his impact over the next few seasons. They should also include some incentives to encourage him to return healthy and continue to defend the team. The NFL’s business side is unpleasant, and players must eventually move on. After six years as this team’s captain, supporters simply can’t bear to consider that happening to Chubb.
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