Comments on: END OF DRAFT SPARKS “MASS CONFUSION” http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:05:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: B1ACK A1 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21970 B1ACK A1 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:33:25 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21970 Give 3 days before any free agent can sign a deal. That would be more than enough time to listen to all offers, instead of being forced into a 'take it or leave it'. Give 3 days before any free agent can sign a deal. That would be more than enough time to listen to all offers, instead of being forced into a ‘take it or leave it’.

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]]> By: snapper http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21798 snapper Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:13:01 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21798 They should have a "match" similar to what they do for med students. The team submits a prioritized list of UDFA's and the players prioritize their teams. A computer program makes the assignments based on an algorithm of some kind. Simple solution. They should have a “match” similar to what they do for med students. The team submits a prioritized list of UDFA’s and the players prioritize their teams. A computer program makes the assignments based on an algorithm of some kind. Simple solution.

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]]> By: MFlick http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21667 MFlick Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:07:27 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21667 Sounds like the 'Inside Source' couldn't get the guys they wanted. I would think the players like being able to field a bunch of offers, without a lot of restrictions. Sounds like the ‘Inside Source’ couldn’t get the guys they wanted.

I would think the players like being able to field a bunch of offers, without a lot of restrictions.

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]]> By: The Jimmy http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21598 The Jimmy Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:26:03 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21598 I don't see how extending the draft by a couple of rounds is going to help. It is only going to give each team a few more players and there are still going to be free agents. I don’t see how extending the draft by a couple of rounds is going to help. It is only going to give each team a few more players and there are still going to be free agents.

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]]> By: aj http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21594 aj Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:57:34 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21594 Players at the bottom of the draft know there's a chance that they won't be drafted. If I'm that player's agent, I have a set of teams in mind that would be a good fit, so that the minute after Mr. Irrelevant is announced I focus on those offers first. Likewise, the teams should have a good idea of the players that will go undrafted and have those targets set as well. Precedent has been set over the years on undrafted free agent contracts so it's not like there's a ton of negotiating room. I think a waiting period gives undrafted players more bargaining power which would be unfair to the 7th rounders. Adding rounds just pushes the problem ahead to the next group of undrafted free agents. Players at the bottom of the draft know there’s a chance that they won’t be drafted. If I’m that player’s agent, I have a set of teams in mind that would be a good fit, so that the minute after Mr. Irrelevant is announced I focus on those offers first. Likewise, the teams should have a good idea of the players that will go undrafted and have those targets set as well. Precedent has been set over the years on undrafted free agent contracts so it’s not like there’s a ton of negotiating room. I think a waiting period gives undrafted players more bargaining power which would be unfair to the 7th rounders. Adding rounds just pushes the problem ahead to the next group of undrafted free agents.

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]]> By: 3efin http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21591 3efin Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:35:44 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21591 With the death of NFL Europe, and the return of the hard 80 man roster, there will be fewer openings for these rookie free agents. Without the NFLE roster exemptions, here will probably only be spots for about 300 RFAs in NFL training camps this year. While there will be some bidding for a few of the top RFAs, the average guy better take any offer that he gets, because if he waits, he may find himself without a tryout. It's a buyers market this year. With the death of NFL Europe, and the return of the hard 80 man roster, there will be fewer openings for these rookie free agents. Without the NFLE roster exemptions, here will probably only be spots for about 300 RFAs in NFL training camps this year. While there will be some bidding for a few of the top RFAs, the average guy better take any offer that he gets, because if he waits, he may find himself without a tryout. It’s a buyers market this year.

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]]> By: DaMayan http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21580 DaMayan Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:58:59 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21580 Or just extend the draft to 12 rounds again? Or just extend the draft to 12 rounds again?

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]]> By: brian_21 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21569 brian_21 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:42:20 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21569 I don't know about the last paragraph, as I think it is better to be drafted than not to be drafted, but that 24 to 36 hr suggested lull is definitely a good idea -- and a must. The decisions players have to make on the spot are downright scary, and they know it can affect their football careers. The source is right. There has to be a better way. I don’t know about the last paragraph, as I think it is better to be drafted than not to be drafted, but that 24 to 36 hr suggested lull is definitely a good idea — and a must. The decisions players have to make on the spot are downright scary, and they know it can affect their football careers. The source is right. There has to be a better way.

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]]> By: CheersAdam http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21558 CheersAdam Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:23:17 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21558 Kudos for addressing this topic. Kudos for addressing this topic.

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]]> By: DonWoj http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21553 DonWoj Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:57:03 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21553 The easy answer is add a third day to the draft. They should add an additional 3-4 rounds. The order should be the exact order of the first round (not counting trades). They should just go down the line and pick the players they want. There should be no trades allowed, and teams should be allowed to pass and not make a pick if need be. Also any player in these rounds should all be paid the exact same thing. The easy answer is add a third day to the draft. They should add an additional 3-4 rounds. The order should be the exact order of the first round (not counting trades). They should just go down the line and pick the players they want. There should be no trades allowed, and teams should be allowed to pass and not make a pick if need be. Also any player in these rounds should all be paid the exact same thing.

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]]> By: jonk1982 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21546 jonk1982 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:29:09 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21546 “There’s got to be a better way,” the source said. -- How about adding another couple rounds? “There’s got to be a better way,” the source said. — How about adding another couple rounds?

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]]> By: SMB http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21543 SMB Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:16:26 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21543 Wouldn't there just be a ton of tampering during this 24 hours? Wouldn’t there just be a ton of tampering during this 24 hours?

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]]> By: EagleMiz http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21532 EagleMiz Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:41:54 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21532 As crazy as it sounds they really should add a few rounds. As crazy as it sounds they really should add a few rounds.

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]]> By: TomBradyWoot http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21527 TomBradyWoot Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:36:39 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21527 Why not put them all on a 18, 24, or 36 hour waiver wire system? I mean really, it's not fair that the kid who was drafted but drafted 252nd gets the brown end of the stick compared to a kick not drafted at all. Why not put them all on a 18, 24, or 36 hour waiver wire system? I mean really, it’s not fair that the kid who was drafted but drafted 252nd gets the brown end of the stick compared to a kick not drafted at all.

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]]> By: RedScull http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21523 RedScull Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:31:59 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21523 Wouldn't delaying the singing period just give those players who have more than one option more leverage? As it is many of them get better signing bonuses than actual draft picks, why give their agents more time to squeeze more money out of teams? Also, why would the union agree to the proposed change? It only serves players who are likely to not end up as members, and as such is effectively squeezing money from actual union members. Admittedly it's realistically not much, but the result is the same. If there were a fixed bonus structure for rookie players (not just draftees) then why not? But as it is it doesn't serve anyone but the players who weren't good enough to be selected in the first place. Wouldn’t delaying the singing period just give those players who have more than one option more leverage? As it is many of them get better signing bonuses than actual draft picks, why give their agents more time to squeeze more money out of teams?

Also, why would the union agree to the proposed change? It only serves players who are likely to not end up as members, and as such is effectively squeezing money from actual union members. Admittedly it’s realistically not much, but the result is the same.

If there were a fixed bonus structure for rookie players (not just draftees) then why not? But as it is it doesn’t serve anyone but the players who weren’t good enough to be selected in the first place.

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]]> By: DwayneRudd http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21519 DwayneRudd Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:24:39 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21519 Even simpler solution: Add another round to the draft. Even simpler solution: Add another round to the draft.

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]]> By: Ches http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21509 Ches Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:10:03 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21509 Agreed, give them a day or two to assess their situation. Agreed, give them a day or two to assess their situation.

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]]> By: ron32082 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21507 ron32082 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:06:21 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/27/end-of-draft-sparks-mass-confusion/#comment-21507 Why not hold a supplemental free agent after draft party? Say Tuesday about noon to 6 pm.... I'm free to watch....how about you? Why not hold a supplemental free agent after draft party? Say Tuesday about noon to 6 pm….

I’m free to watch….how about you?

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