And this, folks, is why the NFL needs a rookie salary-cap.
Fifty-million in guaranteed money for a guy who hasn't taken a snap? Are you kidding me? If I'm Tom Brady and Peyton Manning I'm taking notes. Brady won three Super Bowls and played in four, and you know what he's pulling down? Yep, a lot less than Sam Bradord. Something like $6 million in base pay this year, which makes absolutely no sense.
But if I'm Brady's agent, I welcome this news as leverage. Brady's value just went up, just as Peyton Manning's value just went up. Sam Bradford? He didn't get this money because of anything he did. He got this money because of what the St. Louis Rams did, which is make him the first pick in the draft.
This is the cost -- and, yeah, I mean that literally -- of finishing last and having to draft a quarterback. It's also the best reason to overhaul the system and bring on a rookie salary cap.
Brady and Manning aren't the only veterans who should be insulted. Anyone who played in this league and played effectively should be insulted. Experience should count for something, and, sometimes, it does. Only it counts for more if you're a high draft pick, and, nothing against Sam Bradford, but that must change.
Time to change the system
Posted on: July 30, 2010 10:59 pm
Edited on: July 30, 2010 11:16 pm
Category: NFL
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epchargers
Since: Sep 12, 2007 |
Posted on: August 31, 2010 12:28 am
Time to change the systemNews flash. The NFL makes the most money from TV revenue. Just by watching a game you pay their salaries.
Nevermind if you order NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL RedZone. |
V for Velveeta
Since: Aug 27, 2006 |
Posted on: August 30, 2010 11:00 pm
Time to change the systemFunny, it's capitalism for the teams and socialism for the fans - they have to publically subsidize teams and stadiums so these dumbasses can make millions.
As Americans, we're awfully stupid. |
psaboy
Since: Jan 1, 2007 |
Posted on: August 1, 2010 7:43 pm
Time to change the systemHold on for one minute here. Is Obama involved in this? Last I ckecked we are a capitalistic society, not socialistic?
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R F Kapoor
Since: Apr 26, 2010 |
Posted on: August 1, 2010 7:08 pm
Time to change the systemWhile I agree with the the main point of your post anyone who hauls in $50 mil is far from an idiot. I would like to be so stupid.
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panurge1
Since: Jul 12, 2007 |
Posted on: August 1, 2010 5:52 pm
Time to change the systemHey buddy, before you critisise someone else's grammar, learn to structure a sentence and the proper use of contractions as well! "Don't" be a Putz!
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Bravehart |
Posted on: August 1, 2010 12:34 pm
Time to change the systemWhat they should do is sign them to the rookie minimum and say a million signing bonus with a the
Guaranteed money coming if they are starters after 3 years, |
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Bravehart |
Posted on: August 1, 2010 12:29 pm
Time to change the systemBradford will end up being just another back up QB that plays for 10 years and occassionally get a starting job. Tim Tebow is going to the only Hall of Fame QB that came out of this group. |
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waynelee
Since: Oct 2, 2006 |
Posted on: August 1, 2010 11:50 am
Time to change the systemMoreover: in any genuinely free labor market, entry-level candidates ALWAYS do better than their older, proven compatriots did in their day.
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waynelee
Since: Oct 2, 2006 |
Posted on: August 1, 2010 11:48 am
Time to change the systemThe problem is at the other end: because players don't achieve genuine agency once they've accomplished something (as per the NBA and MLB), they're underpaid once their true value is in fact established. So when they have leverage coming in, they have to exercise it, getting "paid forward," so to speak. If the NFL wantst to rebalance payment in the terms you outline, they need to allow players freedom to sell their labor at proven market prices.
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DO YOU CARE
Since: Aug 1, 2010 |
Posted on: August 1, 2010 11:18 am
Time to change the systemDo you care? You should! Buying any NFL ticket is paying part of that BIG salary!
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