03-25-2026, 09:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-25-2026, 09:22 AM by michaeltex.)
Regarding the #30 pick...
Since it's a FRP, there is 3 years of guaranteed money attached, correct? It was ~$2.75M last year (120% of scale), and will likely stay about the same this year, based on recent cap information.
So my question is whether or not it is worth it to take on 3 years of guaranteed money, at just under vet minimum $$, or trade back into the 2nd round where you have more flexibility in contract negotiations? Something like #30 for two SRPs, or a young developing player with a year or two experience?
I'm asking because NIL money will make some players go back to school if they think they'll draft higher next year, so late FRPs may be just selecting from the SRP pool anyway. So why tie up salary, even if it is relatively minor in the scheme of things? Instead, you still get rights and can put them on a "make me love you" deal. Just don't screw it up like they did with Brunson's contract and lose the RFA leverage at the end.
Since it's a FRP, there is 3 years of guaranteed money attached, correct? It was ~$2.75M last year (120% of scale), and will likely stay about the same this year, based on recent cap information.
So my question is whether or not it is worth it to take on 3 years of guaranteed money, at just under vet minimum $$, or trade back into the 2nd round where you have more flexibility in contract negotiations? Something like #30 for two SRPs, or a young developing player with a year or two experience?
I'm asking because NIL money will make some players go back to school if they think they'll draft higher next year, so late FRPs may be just selecting from the SRP pool anyway. So why tie up salary, even if it is relatively minor in the scheme of things? Instead, you still get rights and can put them on a "make me love you" deal. Just don't screw it up like they did with Brunson's contract and lose the RFA leverage at the end.
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