Patspsycho
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.That's strange considering the uncertainty of next season.
That's strange considering the uncertainty of next season.
One thing is sure, there will be a rookie salary cap in 2012! The owners will not let go that bargaining chip with regard to the continuation of the CBA negotiations!Underclassmen are gambling that there is no CBA resolution and both sides agree to extend the 2010 rules into 2011 or if there is a new CBA, the rookie cap won't be implemented until 2012. The problem is for them that they have to declare before it is known if there will be a resolution or if there is a resolution that there will be a rookie cap right off the bat.
If they stayed in school and there was no rookie cap until 2012, the first rounders could have cost themselves millions. If there is no football in 2011, they will be paid as much as they would have if they stayed in school. The risk of missing the last class of rookies without a rookie cap is far greater than getting drafted and having to sit for a year.
One thing is sure, there will be a rookie salary cap in 2012! The owners will not let go that bargaining chip with regard to the continuation of the CBA negotiations!
56 is not a record high.. There were 75 each of the last 2 years.
I don't have an opinion about how many underclassmen declared for the draft in the last two years, but I did look through a list that appeared to be final for 2010, and it seemed to be closer to 40 something than to 70 something. Is there a reference for 75 each year figure?56 is not a record high.. There were 75 each of the last 2 years.
So you think that they should have stayed in school and received ZERO for 2011, and risked injury?
They are hoping to have a chance at the last draft without a rookie wage schedule. This is especially important for anyone who might be drafted in the top 20.
Yes, they could end up on the bench while vets play a partial season, but at least they would be making some revenue this year. For example, they would all get thir bonuses when they are signed.
But you are right, some counseled to accept nothing and go back to school, hope for no injuries, and for a higher place in the draft next year. In the end, the choice is for the player. He has so many years of football in his body. He can choose to pass up a year of revenue or not. It is very unlikely that the money is ever made up. HOPWEVER, there are players who think much too much of themselves and would indeed be drafted much higher if they stay in school and get more experience. That is why the nfl has the evaluation process before decisions are made.
What do you mean partial season? I thought the draft was the last activity under the current CBA.
I'm guessing that the one possibility is that the owners declare an impasse, imposing their last offer, then the ball in the players' court to accept it, fight in court, or walk out.
They wouldn't walk out until the regular season starts because that's when the owners make their money. A court ruling in their favor could also take months. In either scenario the season starts, gets shut down, then resumes after a "real" agreement.
God I hope they just get their $heet together and the billionaires keep being billionaires, the millionaires keep being millionaires, and we keep having football with no interruption.