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Why future rookies may make less
Much like a political campaign in which candidates frame their stance on key issues, the NFL and the NFL Players Association have been vocal regarding the escalating salaries of top-10 draft choices. The league has declared it one of the three most important issues in the upcoming negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Meanwhile, union head Gene Upshaw has explained that he's not willing to change the current system, noting that the salaries for top-10 draft choices is one of the few barometers that veterans can use when their contracts are up. Upshaw must know he's fighting an uphill battle, because much of his constituency is in favor of reducing the top rookie salaries as long as the money is paid out to more experienced players. So the union would be smart to begin reshaping the debate, and turn things back on the NFL. Upshaw should publicly be asking owners what they're willing to give up to bring the salaries of top-10 picks back in line.
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Yawn.........stretch...........meowr.
no name at all
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As it should be---cap this mess
+40yrCowboyFan
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The game would be better without the "wisdom and guidance" of Upshaw. The players need to replace this guy.
MrMiyagiJr
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It's because of Brett Favre.
It's the Brett Favre one degree of separation.
IrishR#1
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Gene - find a new job in some other field !!! I think you would be a natural on "The Most Deadliest Catch" !!!
Mike C. 1927
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Oh I forgot to mention - Gene is the bait !!!
Mike C. 1927
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