FA OT market: Humphries resigns w/AZ 3yrs 45m 29m guaranteed

Surprised only 3 years

that the union was encouraging players to sign shorter deals with more guaranteed money because they aren't sure what the next labor contract looks like and players have realized it's better to get less guaranteed money than sign huge back-loaded contracts that they'll never see because they'll get cut before the money years kick in.

In comment 14812837 Giantsfan79 said:

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that the union was encouraging players to sign shorter deals with more guaranteed money because they aren't sure what the next labor contract looks like and players have realized it's better to get less guaranteed money than sign huge back-loaded contracts that they'll never see because they'll get cut before the money years kick in.

Makes sense.

I'm resigned to another year of OT flatulence.

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This year but it's the only year he did it. Caveat emptor.

For a player that hasn't been healthy except for this year and he was an average LT this year.

Buckle up. There's going to be a lot of money being thrown around this FA.

In comment 14812913 AdamBrag said:

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For a player that hasn't been healthy except for this year and he was an average LT this year. Buckle up. There's going to be a lot of money being thrown around this FA.

^ = positional value.
You draft bpa when adjusted for positional value.
You sign lower PVs in FA

The good ones...NEVER make it to free agency!

I always forget. Either way Gettleman totally seems to understand that concept (sarcasm off)

in FA. I think this deal drives up the price for Conklin. If any of the top OTs grade as top 10 picks I have no problem grabbing them at 4. You have to take into account the salary cap when drafting. Positions like OT, ER and CB have to get an extra look just because of the price tag. If its close you have to take the position that offers the better value. Plus as a 1st rounder you get control for 5 years where other rounds are only 4.