[jsarno]

All rookies should have a standard contract that is already spelled out by the NFL.
I am sick of these rookies thinking they are worth more than the veterans that have played and proven themselves for years.
I'm all for paying for talent, but the Ryan Leaf's of the world do happen. These rookies are holding out and missing camp setting them back even farther in their developement, and they are getting what they want cause the team is handcuffed to sign them. It's either sign them for what they want (or close to what they want) or don't sign them and they missed out on their first round pick.
It's time for the NFL to step in and designate what someone will be paid. This will solve a lot of issues, including someone holding out, and those that think they are worth more than the pick before them. The teams will also know if they can afford the pick before they enter the draft. Too many primadonna's!