OT: LB Curry Signs $34 Million Contract - New England Patriots Forums

scout · 08-09-2009, 07:30 AM

Still want a top five draft pick? After sitting out 12 practices Currry is in the fold signing a $34 million dollar contract. Where would that contract rank him in the Patriots line-up? That needs to change, players making that jack who have never played a down.

Patsfanin Philly · 08-09-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by scout

Still want a top five draft pick? After sitting out 12 practices Currry is in the fold signing a $34 million dollar contract. Where would that contract rank him in the Patriots line-up? That needs to change, players making that jack who have never played a down.

The NBA seems to have part of the solution. A rookie salary scale with slotting and no holdouts, usually a three year deal (IIRC) and they get the big bucks with their second deal when they have proven themselves. No signing bonuses but the contracts are guaranteed so once signed, there is the risk of a extended disability for an injury that an NFL player would play through.