Jim Turner

Turnersportsdesk.com

March 23, 2010

You wanted proof that this is a different era of Redskins football? Look no further than the two renegotiated contracts of defensive tackle, Albert Haynesworth and cornerback, DeAngelo Hall. Essentially the Redskins converted their long term salary money into signing bonus money which escalates the money paid this cap-less year but dramatically shortens both deals. If you require a more technical explanation my friend and former Redskins salary cap specialist, J.I. Halsell explains it all in his blog.

This is wonderful news for the new regime because it gives the Redskins serious financial flexibility should they determine Haynesworth or Hall are no longer a good fit for this team. This move along with not going crazy in free agency shows we finally have professionals running the show.