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I have been thinking about the discussion in the other thread and have tried to come up with something new ... so I'll run this up the flagpole and see what reaction & critique you guys have. I think it is a pretty novel idea as I haven't seen this approach or discussion in any other leagues. And there might be good reason why it isn't, but in any case here goes.
1. During the off-season only, bids for free agents must reflect salaries that are not more than what is minimally required in the game and for each year of the term offered.
2. The signing bonus can be of any amount desired.
3. There is no limit as to the contract term of the offer.
This year, the minimum salaries (as established in the game) are:
2 year vet = $400k
3 year vet = $480k
4 year vet = $560k
5-7 year vet = $660k
8-10 year vet = $790
10+ year vet = $900k
Example: WR Joe Runningshoes 7 year vet. I want to offer this vet a two year contract.
Year 1: Salary = $660; Year 2 =$790; I then add a $2,000 bonus to complete my offer.
Discussion:
1. This system eliminates salary as decision maker for the game or at least puts all managers in the same place in regard to salary.
2. Hopefully, the game accurately differentiates the offers based on term, the amount of guaranteed bonus offered, and whatever intangible code might be hidden under the covers, i.e loyalty.
3. All contracts can be renegotiated the following year in the same manner as other owned players under contract. This will not reduce salary because it is already at minimum but may be desired in order to increase length of contract.
Tear it apart gentlemen ( and I use that word loosely!)
1. During the off-season only, bids for free agents must reflect salaries that are not more than what is minimally required in the game and for each year of the term offered.
2. The signing bonus can be of any amount desired.
3. There is no limit as to the contract term of the offer.
This year, the minimum salaries (as established in the game) are:
2 year vet = $400k
3 year vet = $480k
4 year vet = $560k
5-7 year vet = $660k
8-10 year vet = $790
10+ year vet = $900k
Example: WR Joe Runningshoes 7 year vet. I want to offer this vet a two year contract.
Year 1: Salary = $660; Year 2 =$790; I then add a $2,000 bonus to complete my offer.
Discussion:
1. This system eliminates salary as decision maker for the game or at least puts all managers in the same place in regard to salary.
2. Hopefully, the game accurately differentiates the offers based on term, the amount of guaranteed bonus offered, and whatever intangible code might be hidden under the covers, i.e loyalty.
3. All contracts can be renegotiated the following year in the same manner as other owned players under contract. This will not reduce salary because it is already at minimum but may be desired in order to increase length of contract.
Tear it apart gentlemen ( and I use that word loosely!)
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