Key Points on NFL Rookie Pay
July 8, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under NFL - NFL
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In a post from June 27, I was talking about the “conversation” I attended with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell — specifically the topic of rookie salaries. Well, here are some points to keep in mind regarding the contention that high rookie contracts are good for NFL veterans because they drive veteran contracts higher:
It’s not true that exorbitant rookie salaries benefit the veterans as a group. It can’t be, not in a capped system.
In a capped system, there is a defined amount of money in the system. It’s one pie and a zero-sum game …read more
Pacman Jones Can Earn Big Money
May 1, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under Dallas Cowboys
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As if he didn’t have enough personal incentive to straighten up his life and keep his nose clean, Dallas Cowboys defensive back Pacman Jones has a major financial motivation as well. Less than a week ago, Pacman signed a four-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth $13.3 million. But, he has a chance to earn even more should he hit an “escalator” that would raise his 2011 base salary to the franchise tag for a cornerback.
If Pacman is reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before training camp this summer (and there’s no reason …read more
