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From Riess's Football Notes:
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2007/08/19/tag_can_be_a_touchy_subject/?page=4
They need an NBA-like rookie pay scale.
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2007/08/19/tag_can_be_a_touchy_subject/?page=4
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell figures to score points with veteran players for his thoughts regarding rookie contracts. Speaking to Detroit media on a training camp visit with the Lions last week, Goodell acknowledged his concern. "It's difficult when a rookie comes into a locker room and has [a significant] signing bonus," he said. "It's difficult [for] the veterans to provide that kind of leadership that's so important on teams. Money changes that dynamic a little bit." Goodell said he planned to speak with player union head Gene Upshaw. His point was that the NFL wasn't looking to save money but redirect the dollars "to players who have earned that on the field through their accomplishments and leadership."
They need an NBA-like rookie pay scale.