If the C's really want to be players in FA next year then the only players they can sign are 1 yr rentals or trading for an expiring contract. The second they tie up cap space its the second they lose all chances at a good to max FA. Next year is about Romeo, Timelord, Nesmith, PP, Moses, Yam and seeing the J's take another leap into stardom.
I know there are expectations but these kinds of deals and signing Fournier don't make this a championship team. Hold firm and build a big three around Tatum and Brown.