The Release Deadline is a bittersweet time of year that usually reflects on the contrast of generations - The gap between the old and the new. With every release comes the hope of fulfilled potential. Even with that a release can often be an unkind time for an owner. Sometimes it is a player that has simply passed their prime or has been dealing with too many injuries. Sometimes owners are forced to give in on a player of potential either because they never really panned out or because they need roster spots and may not have the flexibility to be patient. Of course sometimes a player is the result of a salary cap issue or maybe even overloaded position causality. Whatever the case releasing players before the deadline usually can be difficult, but the sun always rises and so does the hope of a future draft pick.

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