Our wages and salary structure are essentially out of kilter. IL explained recently that we are up to the cap because we are paying the likes of Partington, Smithies, Havard, Byrne, Shorrocks etc. more than they could really expect anywhere else. Obviously, the powers that be see potential in these young lads, don’t want to lose them and are paying them a premium because of this. Otherwise, we could no doubt afford to bolster the squad with a couple of ‘ready now’ experienced pros.

He absolutely 100% did not say that

My mistake if he didn’t then. From memory, I thought it was something along those lines.

He said they would have their salaries increased. I don't see why this is controversial to be honest. They came to the table for their initial contract negotiations having never played first team, just happy to get signed. They come back to the table years later as proven regular SL players. Obviously they would be worth more on the open market during the second contract negotiations so will be able to command higher salaries as a result. Some may take a bit less than another club might offer them if they are settled or have an affinity with the club, but I doubt they would take much less.

Yes
And he threw out a hypothetical line that said players such as KPP signs a contract and as you say is happy with that, but 1/2 years later after they come back and want 100k a year.
Now don't take that literally, he was just explaining that players want increases year on year as they are developing and that there is a cost/price to pay for that.

I know for a FACT Partington/Byrne/Smithies etc over the last 2 years were and still are on a fraction of that 100k that some people have jumped on and claimed they are all on.
Each is different but on average its half of that figure or less.