31.   But they refused to offer a signing bonus anywhere close to what Watters received from Seattle.

32.   But, in the end, they will eat the acceleration of the signing bonus, which comes to about the same number.

33.   Buyouts of current contracts and signing bonuses are not expected to count against the cap.

34.   By doing so, the players would receive a second signing bonus from their current teams or raise their market price when they become restricted free agents.

35.   Call home for more money, or borrow some from your buddy, the first-round draft pick with the big signing bonus.

36.   By doing a four-tiered signing bonus structure, the cap hits would rise, but not as dramatically as they have in the past.

37.   Clubs with rich stadium deals have more money available for the signing bonuses it takes to sign top free agents.

38.   Companies were trying to outdo themselves to offer the best signing bonuses.

39.   Contracts are not guaranteed except for signing bonuses.

40.   Denver is adept at using signing bonuses to lure free agents and restructured deals to find wiggle room under the cap.