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A major, leaguewide problem exists, according to team president Bill Polian. A system that requires teams to throw hundreds of millions of dollars at unproven players selected in the first round, he insisted, "is crazy.''
Polian says that in a game where people have to earn things by merit on the field, they need to pay the right people.
Polian says according to Stafford's contract, he will earn more in q]guaranteed money than Eli Manning, who played in the Super Bowl and was voted MVP. He said its crazy and no business can keep that model very long.
The concept of a rookie wage scale likely will be a priority among owners when discussions over a new labor agreement intensify.
Polian insisted teams aren't trying to save money by limiting the cost of unproven first-round draft picks. Rather, they're intent on funneling the money where it belongs, which is to established veterans.
Polian: Huge rookie deals 'crazy' | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star+

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I for one would love to see this happen. Make the rookies prove themselves on the field first. I hope other owners are of a like mind. Imo I think it would improve the play in the league rookies would be in camp instead of holding out for more money. They would also realize that if they want that big money they are going to have to work for it. Might cut down on some of the off the field issues if these guys are focusing on the game knowing they are not guarented anything unless they perform on the field. Just a thought