Writers of Pro Football Prospectus 2008

15 Mar 2010, 03:03pm by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Reviewing the Mega-Money Deals

J.I. Halsell shows how the big contracts from the beginning of free agency don't differ much from years past.

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20 comments, Last at 18 Mar 2010, 9:16pm by JasonK

24 Feb 2010, 06:28pm by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Pre-Combine Moves

J.I. Halsell explains what is happening with Joey Porter and Brian Westbrook, why the Saints might be inclined to let Darren Sharper walk, and clarifies the "Upgraded Tender."

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16 comments, Last at 26 Feb 2010, 10:52pm by Brendan Scolari

12 Feb 2010, 02:29pm by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Front Office Decisions

For the front office person, February is one of the most exciting parts of the football year. For players like Lofa Tatupu, it is the most worrisome. Surprised? J.I. explains why.

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25 comments, Last at 24 Feb 2010, 12:55pm by C

27 Jan 2010, 11:54am by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Poison Pill

Could 2010 see a revival of the "poison pill" contract? J.I. thinks that the slate of quality restricted free agents may be too much for teams to resist.

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44 comments, Last at 02 Feb 2010, 4:11pm by bitter hawk fan

25 Dec 2009, 11:30am by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Top Ten Kickers and Punters

J.I. completes his survey of the league's top starters' contracts with a look at specialists: the guys who put the "foot" in "football."

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27 comments, Last at 28 Dec 2009, 4:41pm by J.I. Halsell

18 Dec 2009, 12:09pm by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Top Ten Safeties

Timing is everything in the world of NFL contracts, as a matter of months can mean millions of guaranteed dollars lost when negotiating a new deal. Just ask Troy Polamalu.

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41 comments, Last at 21 Dec 2009, 2:51pm by IanWhetstone

11 Dec 2009, 08:56am by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Top Ten Cornerbacks

You've heard of the term "shutdown corner," but are their contracts similarly dominant? J.I. Halsell's analysis of of the league's top cornerback contracts may surprise you.

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31 comments, Last at 15 Dec 2009, 9:49pm by tuluse

04 Dec 2009, 10:03am by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Top Ten ILB/MLB

When do contracts give teams the option to elect to exercise options to carry over options? When they're for aging superstar inside linebackers.

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8 comments, Last at 05 Dec 2009, 10:58am by Danish Denver-Fan

27 Nov 2009, 12:00pm by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Top Ten OLB

What is the cap difference between a 3-4 outside linebacker and a 4-3 outside linebacker? Quite a bit, as J.I. Halsell explains.

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32 comments, Last at 30 Nov 2009, 11:23am by C

20 Nov 2009, 10:40am by J.I. Halsell

Under the Cap: Top Ten Defensive Tackles

J.I. Halsell explains the intricacies of Albert Haynesworth's contract and how it compares to the other top-paid defensive tackles.

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23 comments, Last at 21 Nov 2009, 2:31pm by IanWhetstone