BREAKING: Short extended, 5 years 80 million

[Falcons1stPanthers2nd]

not a bad bargain for one of the best interior pass rushers.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Carolina reached an agreement on a five-year, $80 million contract extension with Pro Bowl DT Kawann Short Monday. Short, previously under the franchise tag, now ranks fourth among interior defensive linemen in average annual salary.

• Short’s run-defense grade of 85.4 ranked second among interior defenders last season.
• His pass-rush productivity has ranked in the top 10 each of the past two seasons, with a PRP of 7.7 last year.
• Short’s pass-rush grade of 81.2 was also in the top 10 at his position in 2016.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-kawann-short-contract-extension-with-carolina-is-well-deserved/

[TheSpecialJuan]

kawann short - Salary Cap Breakdown

Year	Base Salary (Guaranteed)	Bonuses				Cap Number		Dead Money & Cap Savings Cut (pre-June 1)Cut (post-June 1)Trade
		Prorated	Roster	Workout	Other
2013	$405,000	$436,879	$0	$0	$0	$841,879
2014	$615,470 $615,470	$436,879	$0	$0	$0	$1,052,349
2015	$825,940	$436,879	$0	$0	$0	$1,262,819
2016	$1,036,410	$436,879	$0	$0	$0	$1,473,289
2017	$6,000,000 $6,000,000	$4,000,000	$0	$0	$0	$10,000,000

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://overthecap.com/player/kawann-short/2254/

[TheSpecialJuan]

UPDATE:  We are currently  $19,312,172 under the cap.

https://www.nflpa.com/public-salary-cap-report

[TheSpecialJuan]

Studying Short's game on tape, I was impressed with his combination of first-step quickness, power and combat skills. He is a unique inside defender with a mix of finesse and brute strength that sets him apart from most other defensive tackles. Short can stack blockers at the point of attack to stuff the run or slip past linemen quickly with a variety of slick maneuvers that range from a nasty swim move to an ultra-athletic two-hand swipe that leaves offensive guards stumbling around. With Short also capable of running over blockers with an explosive forklift move, he is a disruptive force capable of taking over the game from his 3-technique position.

"KK consistently affects the quarterback and is strong against the run," Panthers coach Ron Rivera said after Short inked his new contract. "The mismatches he creates for us on defense force opponents to be aware of him at all times and gives us an edge along the defensive line."

Panthers' general manager Dave Gettleman had this to say: "In 2013, when we drafted KK, I thought he was the best pass-rushing defensive tackle in the draft, and he's been able to develop into one of the top young defensive tackles in the NFL."

While you obviously expect the Panthers' decision makers to fully endorse one of the best players on their defense, I believe they bring up some good points regarding the value of a pass-rushing presence on the inside. A dominant defensive tackle can disrupt the timing and rhythm of the quarterback quicker than an edge rusher, due to his ability to penetrate through the A-gap (hole between the center and offensive guard). The presence of a disruptive DT with quick feet and fast hands creates all kinds of problems.

"You have to be able to pressure the passer from the inside," the AFC personnel executive said. "Pressure in your face is more disruptive to the quarterback. Even veteran quarterbacks feel that pressure and wilt under gut pressures."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801752/article/kawann-shorts-contract-signals-trend-the-alex-smith-question

[TheSpecialJuan]

22 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

UPDATE:  We are currently  $19,312,172 under the cap.

https://www.nflpa.com/public-salary-cap-report

With this much cap space we might think of re-upping Trai Turner

[AceBoogie]

On 4/18/2017 at 9:48 PM, tiger7_88 said:

So when you attempt to make a point and that point is proven to be a pile of poo, all of a sudden, like magic, it becomes "pointless".

How convenient for you.

My point is that we had a significant drop off in pass defense from season to season. You pulling up numbers that says we were only 3rd worst out of 32 teams doesn't disprove my point and certainly doesn't make it a pile of "poo" it only shows how pathetic you are. Because what is your point exactly? Or do you even have one? Or are you just content to have your head up my ass?