It seems to me that this discussion is about a problem that, though it still exists, has already been addressed. We have increased the number of slots in the DS. The DS has no salary cap and the player's salaries do not increase while they are on the DS. We just put these provisions in place, primarily in response to the same concerns we hear expressed now. Lets give the DS and rookie structure a chance to work. If we still see similar negative trends after the next couple of years are in the books, we can make further changes.
Please keep in mind that many NFL teams also find it quite a bit easier to build championship teams through free-agency, as opposed to the rookie draft. For short term growth, a similar strategy in the Frenzy might make sense as well. I feel there is no reason to further limit the risk or increase the benefit of the rookie draft at this time. The DS is already providing a shelter from both the cost of paying an over-priced prospect, as well as a salary increase for a player not yet ready for the active squad.
As a third point, I am very much against any decrease in the number of contract years allowed for incoming rookies.
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