Draft/rookie contract idea for bye week

[Snappysnackcakes]

44 minutes ago, Cash said:

It's an interesting idea.  Not sure either side would want or go for it.  But if they did, the appeal from the NFLPA side would be that the 5th year options are fully guaranteed.  Obviously for a 2nd round pick who became a breakout star, that still represents a pay cut.  But if a 5th-year option was added across the board, setting it to the 32nd pick at least makes it somewhat "fair" for the player.

 

I think the problem is that most teams have a pretty good idea of a player's upcoming market value, and they would only pick up the 5th year option if it represented a pay cut.  So like others have said, this would be something the NFLPA would fight against.  Having said that:  Sports unions are often willing to bargain away the rights of undrafted players (who aren't actually union members yet).  So if the proposal didn't apply to guys currently on rookie contracts, but only future draft classes, it could potentially be on the table.

So my idea is that they have to designate them before they sign the original contract, and the 5th year becomes and option, BUT the player also gets the much higher salaries of a first rounder in the original contract. The 5th year options are not lowball 1 year contracts, either. Look at what Terrell is making this year and what Oliver is making next…it’s good money. 

[Neo]

18 hours ago, Augie said:

 

I’m more of a pie guy, myself. 

Pies?