A crucial aspect of constructing a winning roster in the modern NFL isn’t just about talent evaluation, but recognizing when to strike. Navigating the growing salary cap is difficult and Joe Schoen is playing chess while other GM’s are playing checkers.
A prime example of this was when he opted not to sign Xavier McKinney to a four-year deal last spring only to sign Jevon Holland to a similar contract a year later. To many, this might seem a lateral move, but it really isn’t.
The NFL’s salary cap increased by $23.