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re: NFL "Late Round" Rookie Salary Differences: 2008 to 2013
Posted on 1/4/14 at 9:35 am to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 1/4/14 at 9:35 am to SlowFlowPro
It's the 2nd Contract
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Because of the NFL's new economic climate, which features a suffocating wage scale for rookies, especially those outside of the first round, any draftable prospect who isn't leaving school early to become a pro might be wasting time and money.
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Tight end Jordan Reed, who left the Florida Gators early despite not having a first- or second-round projection, openly admitted starting his NFL clock earlier was a deciding factor.
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Considering the NFL's big money now comes on a player's second contract -- if he can get to it -- the sooner and younger players are when they get there the better. That's what many agents are selling, and it is factual in most cases.
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This is the new economic model of the post-lockout NFL, which features a CBA contract that encourages players to get to their second deal.
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The time for most of the NCAA's rising stars to depart early is coming because the NFL and its pay-for-play approach is calling.
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Posted on 1/4/14 at 9:37 am to Sal Minella
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Because of the NFL's new economic climate, which features a suffocating wage scale for rookies, especially those outside of the first round, any draftable prospect who isn't leaving school early to become a pro might be wasting time and money.
what has changed for late round picks?
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Considering the NFL's big money now comes on a player's second contract -- if he can get to it -- the sooner and younger players are when they get there the better. That's what many agents are selling, and it is factual in most cases.
this was true for late round picks in the old CBA, too
This post was edited on 1/4/14 at 9:37 am
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