NFL: Indianapolis Colts Playing With House Money

Trent Richardson arrives at Colts facility after being traded
by the Cleveland Browns. Photo credit NFL

by Chad Jones

Per the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), a 'Minimum Team Cash Spending' provision mandates every team spends 89% of Cap Space over two  4 year windows, (2013-2016) & (2017-2020). 

Drew Brees stated on this CBA Provision in an E-Mail per Pro Football Talk:

"It doesn’t matter how high the cap is if they are only going to spend that much.  So with a minimum in place, it requires all teams to be at or above that minimum.  More money in players pockets.”

Top 15 NFL Players Under 25 Years Old

(JJ Watt #99) Photo credit to Occnreport.com

1. JJ Watt, Houston Texans

Nobody should be this big and powerful, yet still quick and explosive. JJ Watt can beat any Offensive Lineman in the league and even throws his hands up and swats an uncountable amount of passes. There's no scheming around JJ Watt. He will dominate no matter what.

2. Von Miller, Denver Broncos

Speed is the name of the game for this pass rushing technician. Miller has a wide assortment of moves that can make any opposing Lineman look like fools. While he is incredibly quick and explosive, he won't get rag-dolled around. He sports enough strength to stay up and fight to reach the QB.