Sam Bradford’s Farcical Deal Means NFL Needs Rookie Salary Cap

July 31, 2010   ·   Matt Miselis   ·   Jump to comments

Can words be used to describe for the largest deal in NFL history for a rookie?
And by that, I mean, in guaranteed money. If you thought the last few years were getting out of control (Matthew Stafford's deal and JaMarcus Russell's), then you have seen nothing yet.
ProFootballTalk.com has been told that the deal for the number one overall pick for Sam Bradford is legit. Yes, it comes with 50 million dollars in guaranteed money "That's $8.3 million more in guaranteed money than the first overall pick received in 2009, an increase of 19.9 percent."
I am by no means upset that Bradford and his agent went out and got him this kind of deal. A deal that has put me over the edge to the current situation.
A rookie cap is needed in the NFL.
Agents are taking advantage of these teams that have no choice but to give whatever it takes to ensure that their top selection signs.
Let's reflect here. 50 million dollars to a guy who has never played in a pro system in ...

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