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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sky King" data-source="post: 711154" data-attributes="member: 7171">This got me to thinking that if the Cowboys are fine with $3 mil in cap space why are the Packers not okay with about $40 mil in cap space?  This according to those posters who want several players to be released or to have players' pay cut significantly for cap considerations.  This is not a question directed specifically at you, just a random thought that popped-up when I read your post.  To me, lack of money is obviously not the critical problem that some make it out to be.  The obvious problem is a lack of difference-making talent or quality depth and experience found at certain key positions - lacking just enough for this team to finish as perennial bridesmaid in recent seasons.  Sometimes I wonder if the cap argument is just a front for those wanting to get back at certain players for not living up to their expectations, injuries notwithstanding.Having million$ in cap money saved every season would not be a worthy consolation prize for me unless it was deposited directly into my personal bank account -- and with the condition that I could spend money freely in any manner that I so choose.  Since that's not going to happen I would prefer to see the team retain and secure better players rather than to miserly obsess with squeezing-out even more cap savings.  This team can afford to do more than it does to secure more and better players.</blockquote>

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