Couldn't we argue that some players, good ones, are being cheated on their rookie contracts? Their production far outweighs their salary.
How then would it be fair to cap large 2nd contracts?
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How then would it be fair to cap large 2nd contracts?
The NFL added a provision that helps with that. For instance both Young and Nacua got significant bumps in the last year of their deals based on production and playing time. I believe that kicks in automatically as both have $6M cap numbers this year. Being 3rd & 5th rd picks, those are big escalations in their pay. Turner's wasn't quite as big, but his jumped to $4M. Even Evans, the punter, got a bump to over $3M. That was one reason why our $60M cap dropped by about $15M at the end of the year. Those increases hit the cap.
Yup, that's why Kyren was due a 5 mill salary in his 4th year
I still think they should move the decision on exercising the 5th year option until after the 4th season, not the 3rd. Alas
Good point. This helps some. But to the OP's point, there will still be a humongous difference between Nacua's $6 mil in year 4 and his 2027 salary, which could be in the 40s.
More proof Puka's out of control.
He was impressive behind the podium in his presser
Beyond being a really good player he's credited with being a really good guy.
If you think Puka is going to play for $6m this season you have rocks in your head.
He and jsn will top Alec pierce (who) money.
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I agree with a worrisome tone.
I'm worried Puka might hold out if the Rams don't pay him.... I'm sure he's sitting back watching the Rams wallet open pretty wide for the two new DB's, Landman and Lake..... Rams better get out out safe if they want to have Puka at the start of the season.
I think he will play on $6 million this year.
But he very much might not do it unless he has an extension.. which, he's earned.
Not if we win back to back Super Bowls, which I can happening if Stafford stays healthy........................