bartshan-83 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5385835 Right now the NBA is a lockout next year as well...and its actually working like it should. Players are scared to death for what might be in the CBA next year so they are locking up long term deals now for less money. Shouldn't St. Louis tell Bradford to take pretty much what Stafford got last year or go roll the dice with potential rookie pay scales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5385835 Right now the NBA is a lockout next year as well...and its actually working like it should. Players are scared to death for what might be in the CBA next year so they are locking up long term deals now for less money. Shouldn't St. Louis tell Bradford to take pretty much what Stafford got last year or go roll the dice with potential rookie pay scales? Market dynamics at work. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Disgusting, there's a great argument for a rookie cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossage Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Occasionally people on this board have suggested we should do poorly to get a top draft pick. The problem is that then we would have to pay him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Rookie cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Occasionally people on this board have suggested we should do poorly to get a top draft pick. The problem is that then we would have to pay him. the Bills front office will still be in charge of drafting said players FIXED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I am really doubting Ralph can afford such contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Occasionally people on this board have suggested we should do poorly to get a top draft pick. The problem is that then we would have to pay him. I can't wait to see RW have to hand out a 35-50M contract next season when the team picks in the top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I can't wait to see RW have to hand out a 35-50M contract next season when the team picks in the top 5. Won't happen. I just can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Occasionally people on this board have suggested we should do poorly to get a top draft pick. The problem is that then we would have to pay him. When a team ties up that much cap space in a bust it hurts the team for years down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoobydum Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Having the first pick seems more like a curse than a reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Having the first pick seems more like a curse than a reward. I agree. Look at the teams that have made the #1 pick in the last 10 years.... 2009 - Detroit Lions - Stafford - The jury is still out on the team.. 2008 - Miami Dolphis - Jake Long - Too early. Has done well, but is he a All-Pro. Did not Hold out in Training camp 2007 - Jamarcus Russell - A BIG BUST. Held out and missed entire training camp 2006 - Mario Williams - Good player, but not an All-Pro after 4 seasons. 2005 - Alex Smith - For a QB, he is definitely a bust. Not a frachise savior 2004 - Eli Manning - Again a good player, who won a SB due to their good defense and running game and a fluke play. Lack of consistency 2003 - Carson Palmer - Has the Bengals in the playoffs 2 seasons in 7 years. 2002 - David Carr - Bust. Now a backup 2001 - Michael Vick - Bust 2000 - Courtney Brown - Bust. Is he even in the league. 1999 - Tim Couch - Bust SIX QB are busts and One QB is having an above-average career (with a SB) and one QB with an incomplete. The % of success at the top after Peyton Manning has been 1/8th. (Manning was drafted #1 in 1998) and even he has exactly ONE SB win, one less than Ben Rothelisberger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Having the first pick seems more like a curse than a reward. I does seem that way. For 45-50 million guaranteed, Bradford should surpass Manning, Brady, Brees stats to justify that enormous contract. Each TD he throws this season will cost soooo damn much. Rookie contracts are outrageous. It wouldn't surprise me if Jamarcus texted Bradford "you've got it made" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I can't wait to see RW have to hand out a 35-50M contract next season when the team picks in the top 5. I'll take that action. You're going to be sorely disappointed when the Bills aren't picking in the top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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