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artmonkforhallofamein07 · 01-20-2010, 09:42 AM

I agree, that a rookie pay scale need to be in place. An unproven player coming out and getting drafted in the first round is like winning the lottery. These guys make way to much money to start. I believe it will make the rookies better in the long run because they know they have to earn their money. Nothing would be given to them.

I am sure more than one of you will agree that just because you were a star in college gives you no right to come into the NFL and start making veteran star player money. This is ridiculous. The Teams who miss with thier top picks become hindered by a failing rookie, because of his contract. Look at the Raiders for example and Jamarcus Russel. The dude is terrible, but he will never have to work a day in his life if he is smart with his cash.

There are so MANY reasons why the NFL needs a rookie pay scale.

01-20-2010, 09:42 AM	#13
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: CBA Progress (or Lack thereof) I agree, that a rookie pay scale need to be in place. An unproven player coming out and getting drafted in the first round is like winning the lottery. These guys make way to much money to start. I believe it will make the rookies better in the long run because they know they have to earn their money. Nothing would be given to them. I am sure more than one of you will agree that just because you were a star in college gives you no right to come into the NFL and start making veteran star player money. This is ridiculous. The Teams who miss with thier top picks become hindered by a failing rookie, because of his contract. Look at the Raiders for example and Jamarcus Russel. The dude is terrible, but he will never have to work a day in his life if he is smart with his cash. There are so MANY reasons why the NFL needs a rookie pay scale. __________________ Just win.