2018 NFL Week 10: Carolina actually sucks, just like all of you

[Mythe_Seraph]

How are they on the hook in any way/shape/form in this situation?

[Rhyis.]

they aren't. bell was paid nothing

[milez]

If the give him buckets of money and he gets injured....

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[Rhyis.]

that's what a guaranteed contact is. all the new contacts are setup this way.
gurley/cousins/etc are all guaranteed money even if they never play a single down

[Mythe_Seraph]

The length of the contract is the primary issue. Long term contracts are, typically, mutually beneficial. Hence the disadvantage of the short-term contract (especially in the NFL) for the player.

[Rhyis.]

I've always thought guaranteed 2-3 year contacts were fair for both parties. 4 years is too long for the organization in this sport, unless it's a quarterback.

[Gadritan]

Why should a team be on the hook for someone who cant play in a salary capped league? (Playing devils advocate)

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The rookie wage scale changed a lot of this too. Teams can handle the risk of investing in their best players just fine. Prior there were teams giving kids $30m+ guaranteed that had never played a down in the NFL vs proven commodities.

Also, teams can cut/trade a player at will, so holding out is the only power a player has.

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