Googs - I think you are right ...but, for how long (do they own his rights)? I am wondering if they don't sign him and, he can't become a free agent during that time - does he enter the following years draft?
But it looks like they retain rights to next draft.
Examples I've seen all use mention Elway and Eli, but those have lead to finding a buyer.
The info makes sense, but if a draftee does that, the target on his back seems would be bigger every day, no?
But it looks like they retain rights to next draft.
Examples I've seen all use mention Elway and Eli, but those have lead to finding a buyer.
The info makes sense, but if a draftee does that, the target on his back seems would be bigger every day, no?
For sure the player will not make any friends among other owners/GMs pulling a move like this. But, I was just wondering what the rules are technically.
if no contract is agreed upon the player will renter the draft. The player loses money and the team loses their pick with nothing to show for it.
This sounds right ... but, I don't know.
It’s correct, but there’s no precedence for it. Players used to holdout prior to slotted caps and even then they signed eventually. A player now has no choice.
but La'el Collins, or his agent, (reportedly) told teams if they drafted him after the 3rd (4th?) round that he would sit out the year and enter the draft the following season.
Rationale was the UDFAs can sign extensions after 3 years vs the 4 year deals all draft picks sign (1st rd picks also have the 5th year option).
but even then it doesn’t make sense. Sitting out the year means you are a full year removed from actual games and it’s it a big negative on the character front. It’s no guarantee you make out better.
Unless you are a top talent like an Elway or Eli, there isn’t much you can do other than sign, play well, and leave after your contract expires.
Have to sign. The question is if the team does not want to sign the player. They obviously can not stop him from playing this year. I was ju as t curious if they were obligated to sign him.
but even then it doesn’t make sense. Sitting out the year means you are a full year removed from actual games and it’s it a big negative on the character front. It’s no guarantee you make out better.
Unless you are a top talent like an Elway or Eli, there isn’t much you can do other than sign, play well, and leave after your contract expires.
Yea, that's why Collins was a rare case with *some* leverage, though a team could've called his bluff. For a normal late round pick, there's really no choice since a year off from football is only going to lower their stock.
After how much time ... is it the full year? Is the player then free to sign with any team he wishes or does he go back into the next year's draft?
Anybody know?
Googs - I think you are right ...but, for how long (do they own his rights)? I am wondering if they don't sign him and, he can't become a free agent during that time - does he enter the following years draft?
Examples I've seen all use mention Elway and Eli, but those have lead to finding a buyer.
The info makes sense, but if a draftee does that, the target on his back seems would be bigger every day, no?
This sounds right ... but, I don't know.
Examples I've seen all use mention Elway and Eli, but those have lead to finding a buyer.
The info makes sense, but if a draftee does that, the target on his back seems would be bigger every day, no?
For sure the player will not make any friends among other owners/GMs pulling a move like this. But, I was just wondering what the rules are technically.
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if no contract is agreed upon the player will renter the draft. The player loses money and the team loses their pick with nothing to show for it.
This sounds right ... but, I don't know.
It’s correct, but there’s no precedence for it. Players used to holdout prior to slotted caps and even then they signed eventually. A player now has no choice.
Rationale was the UDFAs can sign extensions after 3 years vs the 4 year deals all draft picks sign (1st rd picks also have the 5th year option).
Unless you are a top talent like an Elway or Eli, there isn’t much you can do other than sign, play well, and leave after your contract expires.
Unless you are a top talent like an Elway or Eli, there isn’t much you can do other than sign, play well, and leave after your contract expires.
Yea, that's why Collins was a rare case with *some* leverage, though a team could've called his bluff. For a normal late round pick, there's really no choice since a year off from football is only going to lower their stock.