05-07-2014, 10:17 AM
In case you want to read a little drama to get away from some of the 'troll threads', I found this and thought it was an interesting read. The parts about Dallas and Jerry Jones' underhanded dealings with draft picks was particularly enlightening.
<p style="margin-left:40px;">"...The Dallas Cowboys called Smith once their 10 minutes to make a selection began... Smith was told they would draft him only if he agreed to the contract they were offering, which was below market value for the eighth pick in the round. He wasn't given an opportunity to consult anyone, including his representation, before making a decision. Once Jimmy agreed, the Cowboys selected him. ...
<p style="margin-left:40px;">Generally, the only team that was supposed to negotiate with players before they were selected was the first overall pick. The 2011 rookie wage scale has eliminated the need for these early negotiations. The Cowboys drew criticism from agents and other teams for using this tactic with several of their 1992 draftees because it violated conventional draft protocol.
<p style="margin-left:40px;">After Smith told us what happened, his primary agent called Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to let him know the verbal agreement wasn't binding and any negotiations would be with him
..."
<p style="margin-left:40px;">"...The Dallas Cowboys called Smith once their 10 minutes to make a selection began... Smith was told they would draft him only if he agreed to the contract they were offering, which was below market value for the eighth pick in the round. He wasn't given an opportunity to consult anyone, including his representation, before making a decision. Once Jimmy agreed, the Cowboys selected him. ...
<p style="margin-left:40px;">Generally, the only team that was supposed to negotiate with players before they were selected was the first overall pick. The 2011 rookie wage scale has eliminated the need for these early negotiations. The Cowboys drew criticism from agents and other teams for using this tactic with several of their 1992 draftees because it violated conventional draft protocol.
<p style="margin-left:40px;">After Smith told us what happened, his primary agent called Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to let him know the verbal agreement wasn't binding and any negotiations would be with him
..."