re: Hill Recruiting La'el and Turner

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Delaying the receipt of money is indeed foregoing something. $1 in hand today is worth more than $1 to be received a year from now. That's basic economics. Hell, it's basic arithmetic. I think there are lots of benefits to his staying, financial and non. But you hurt your argument by being wrong on fundamental truth.

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And your basic arithmetic is poor. They are foregoing money, and likely taking out insurance policies if they stay, but in all three cases the players would be potentially improving their stocks.

Collins could easily get a first round grade next season and more than double his 1st contract value.

Hill could push into the 2nd round where he'd significantly increase his contract value.

Turner will be the riskiest, but could definitely help his stock with another strong year. He's likely a late round/UFA right now and could be a top 4 round pick after next year.

Yes, the contracts for mid-late draft picks aren't as high compared to UDFAs in the past, but they still are higher and more guaranteed money.

In the end, there is a risk in returning, but also a good chance for significant monetary reward for them as well.