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Proposed NFL Wage Scale for Rookies Might Not Work
The NFL and college coaches now have an uneasy alliance
Glenn Dickey, Sacramento Union Columnist
Published: July 24, 2008 06:40
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Excerpt: {magazine_leadin}NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has criticized the high contracts being awarded to top draft picks, who have millions committed to them before they even play a down in the NFL. Goodell has suggested that a wage scale for rookies be part of the negotiations as the owners and players try to come to terms on a new agreement. Though I agree in principle, there are two points I’d make about this: (1) Be careful what you wish for. The NBA put in a wage scale for players in their first three years and, while it’s…
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