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Originally Posted by mrkajz44
I think it's more likely than not at this point that he misses some time. I don't really see the upside for him (or other premium RFAs) to cave early. Guys are starting to realize how underpaid they are early in their career and are starting to demand fair value for their services after entry level.
We are seeing this more in other sports too - the Le'Veon Bell situation is very applicable here. Guys holding out for what they think is right/fair is only going to get worse.
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But is there upside to holding out? I would suggest not.
At the end of the day, there is a salary cap. And thus there is a finite amount of cash for the players to split. If they succeed in getting paid more in the early years, then they can expect less in later years (or shorter careers).