I believe there will be some sort of spending constraints in place, whether it is a cap or another mechanism. I would think the owners are on the same page in that regard, and will know this going into an uncapped 2010. In fact, that’s why I believe players are so leery of an uncapped year these days, because they realize it won’t create some kind of free-for-all that was originally hoped.

I didn’t delete it. It should be in there. I even answered the question. UPDATE: And here it is, where it’s always been. Maybe you were looking in the wrong place.

I wonder if the Cardinals, in an uncapped 2010, would move to lock up some vets like Bolidin, Dockett, Dansby and Rolle if the salary cap obstruction is lifted (assuming that is part of the reason they haven’t been extended). In other words, with the spending cap removed as an obstacle for not extending contracts, would the team be willing to spend the money to get the deals done for the cornerstones of this franchise if the opportunity existed? I’m not talking about the Cards going Dan Snyder in 2010 and picking up anyone, but rather taking care of their core players/leaders who have played very well for them (and also would appear to have several good years left in their careers).

In a related question, how would the NFL implement a salary cap after 2010 if 2010 was an uncapped year in which the ultra rich teams ballooned their payroll and other teams were more frugal? How could the NFL say, “Sorry you can’t spend the amount of money in 2011 (or whenever a new labor agreement is signed) as you did in 2010, even though you now have guys under contract beyond 2011 for big bucks that put you in no position to be under the cap in 2011?

What’s wrong about questioning the game plan?

Boldin is under contract through 2010. I don’t know what Boldin wants at this time, nor what the Cards would offer. I don’t believe any significant talks have happened. In the past, the Cards have indicated they want to get to a point where they aren’t extending/renegotiating until a player is down to one year on his deal. The thought behind that is that, in theory, it will provide a baseline for knowing when these things will happen so players aren’t upset every year when they can’t get a new deal.