After reading these off season threads over the last 2-3 years, I must say, I'm surprised that the other leagues don't adopt the guarenteed money style that the NFL uses.
I think that's the problem in today's sport is that the players don't always earn their contract (within reason, as no one is worth Millions per season, especially not athletes.) Regardless, the player gets money, but if they don't perform to the teams expectations... the axe drops, and they have to scamper to get the contract they think they deserve.
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