Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

[mightysimi]

My theory is that this year, the teams have all the leverage. In other years, the players leverage was holding out and threatening to re-enter the draft. I know that never happens but I believe it's part of the the player leverage. This year, the players have no such leverage as the teams would say go ahead, re-enter the draft and get signed after a new CBA and rookie wage scale comes into place. So I wonder if the teams are trying to low ball everyone. Like I said just a theory.

[YardRat]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

Could be, but expect the action to heat up in the next couple of weeks. Last season, only 13 first-rounders were signed by August 1.

http://www.buffalonews.com/2009/07/31/750198/signing-status-of-2009-nfl-draft.html

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

These rookie contracts are ruining football.

Jamarcus Russell getting 30 million so he can buy sip-sip from some drug dealer makes me sick.

If these contracts remain than they should be set up like trusts. The players get money structured over time. 25% now, 25% at 30, 25% at 40.

It would force these players to really look at their life beyond football.

[YardRat]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

These rookie contracts are ruining football.

Jamarcus Russell getting 30 million so he can buy sip-sip from some drug dealer makes me sick.

If these contracts remain than they should be set up like trusts. The players get money structured over time. 25% now, 25% at 30, 25% at 40.

It would force these players to really look at their life beyond football.

That's their responsibility, not the team's.

[Ebenezer]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

Reason they are not signed: July 18.

[YardRat]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

http://www.inquisitr.com/30569/nfl-first-round-draft-pick-contract-signing-status-update/

Last season, as of 7/25, only three had signed at that point.

[Goobylal]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

A rookie cap probably won't go into effect before the 2012 season. So I doubt that's the reason.

[mightysimi]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

http://www.inquisitr.com/30569/nfl-f...status-update/

Last season, as of 7/25, only three had signed at that point.

Right, but has anyone heard of anyone talking except Bradford? Usually there is some action. Like I said just a theory and something to talk about in the slow season.

[mightysimi]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

A rookie cap probably won't go into effect before the 2012 season. So I doubt that's the reason.

You think? If that is the huge issue which I believe it is one of them, why wouldn't it be instituted right away?

[YardRat]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

You think? If that is the huge issue which I believe it is one of them, why wouldn't it be instituted right away?

They have to agree to a new CBA first.

[Goobylal]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

They have to agree to a new CBA first.

Yep. And any changes would take effect the following year. From what I've read, there will be a draft next year and those will be the last rookie contracts that won't be subject to a true rookie cap.

[trapezeus]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

i feel like back in the day before OTA's and such, not having people signed was a huge problem because players simply didn't show up for anything. now most rookies come to OTA's and get to work out and see the playbook. so holding out isn't such a big deal. they're already getting assimilated into the system.

I'd say 10 years ago before these systems, it was devastating because they were literally missing their only chance to learn everything.

[psubills62]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

I'd say a significant reason is because Bradford didn't sign with the Rams before the draft like Stafford did with the Lions. That and NFL FO's have been on vacation lately.

[Beebe's Kid]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

Right, but has anyone heard of anyone talking except Bradford? Usually there is some action. Like I said just a theory and something to talk about in the slow season.

Bradford is the one that will set the high water mark, then they will all fall in line after him.

[jamze132]

Re: Theory on why no 1st rounders are signed

Of course teams are lowballing all of their draftees. Who knows whats going to happen in 2011?