I think the issue is that the rookie contract is ridiculously undervalued. It starts off fine for the first 10 picks or so, but it bottoms out way too fast. This is especially an issue when taken together that most NFL players never get a 2nd contract, as average career length is like 3-4 years.

Problem is that NFLPA probably does not have the clout to get this changed, and to do so would require a major concessions like an 18 game season.

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