1 New Rookie Salary Scale

Nittany Dodgers · March 2nd, 2004, 03:49 PM

Should we adjust the Rookie Salary Scale and add a 4th round to the Rookie Draft?

It is proposed that the current rookie salary scale is too high, and only rookies that turn out to be superstars ever earn their rookie contracts. To counter this issue with the current rookie scale, a new scale based on much lower starting salaries, but including incentive bonuses is proposed.

The new scales pay for performance, but still reward good later round selections. The base salaries are higher for first round selections, and the bonuses are higher as well. The bonuses for 2nd round selection are 75% of the 1st rounders, the 3rd rounders are 50% of that of the 1st rounders, and the proposed 4th round selections’ bonuses are 25% of that of the 1st Rounders. The rookie contracts would also include a ceiling, at which no further performance bonuses would apply, but they would still receive their standard 10% raise.

The idea of this proposal is to allow younger players to be used more quickly on the active roster, but ensures that no player will receive a salary too far below competitive fairness.

For more detail on the new rookie scale, please see the following link:

http://vbb.predatorsfootball.com/sho...&threadid=3655

For more detail on the discusion of the new rookie scales, please see the following link:

http://vbb.predatorsfootball.com/sho...&threadid=3638

Royal Hawaiian Opihi · March 2nd, 2004, 04:17 PM

Whew... that's a lot of reading... but yah, I think it's a better system that what we've got. The OPIHI have voted in favor.

Nittany Dodgers · March 2nd, 2004, 04:51 PM

I almost voted against this, but then I thought "hey, I've spent the better part of a month working and tinkering on this. I might as well vote for it."

Brain Dead Squirrel Chasers · March 2nd, 2004, 05:34 PM

I agree the rookie salary scale needs to be changed but am against the proposed incentive based scale. I have outlined what I feel would be fair in the discussion thread. Basically a lowering across the board of all rookie salaries with a max contract length of 4 years. I know I'm in the minority for this but I still think this is better.

At least we're finally getting rid of the problematic original scale.

Mutts · March 2nd, 2004, 07:58 PM

Good work guys!

Philadelphia Freedom · March 3rd, 2004, 08:02 AM

Voted!

Liquid Swords · March 3rd, 2004, 09:09 AM

voted

Nittany Dodgers · March 3rd, 2004, 09:41 AM

PLEASE NOTE!

There is one slight change to this poll. This poll will not be the official arbiter of the approval of a fourth round. I will be setting up an additional poll for that single purpose. If the 4th round is selected, the scale will be as above. If the 4th round is voted down, the scale will be as above with the simple removal of the 4th round salaries. Clear?

If this changes anyone's vote, please let me know.

Thanks, and sorry for the confusion.

Royal Hawaiian Opihi · March 3rd, 2004, 02:11 PM

doesn't affect my vote either way...

Ypsilanti Undead · March 4th, 2004, 09:33 AM

voted

March 2nd, 2004, 03:49 PM	#1
Nittany Dodgers Feeding Frenzy Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maplewood, MN Posts: 5,204	1 New Rookie Salary Scale Should we adjust the Rookie Salary Scale and add a 4th round to the Rookie Draft? It is proposed that the current rookie salary scale is too high, and only rookies that turn out to be superstars ever earn their rookie contracts. To counter this issue with the current rookie scale, a new scale based on much lower starting salaries, but including incentive bonuses is proposed. The new scales pay for performance, but still reward good later round selections. The base salaries are higher for first round selections, and the bonuses are higher as well. The bonuses for 2nd round selection are 75% of the 1st rounders, the 3rd rounders are 50% of that of the 1st rounders, and the proposed 4th round selections’ bonuses are 25% of that of the 1st Rounders. The rookie contracts would also include a ceiling, at which no further performance bonuses would apply, but they would still receive their standard 10% raise. The idea of this proposal is to allow younger players to be used more quickly on the active roster, but ensures that no player will receive a salary too far below competitive fairness. For more detail on the new rookie scale, please see the following link: http://vbb.predatorsfootball.com/sho...&threadid=3655 For more detail on the discusion of the new rookie scales, please see the following link: http://vbb.predatorsfootball.com/sho...&threadid=3638

March 3rd, 2004, 09:09 AM	#7
Liquid Swords Frenzy and SAC'D Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 15,249	voted __________________ 4 time Frenzy Champion - 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016 - Liquid Swords 4 time SAC'D Champion - co-2022, 2021, 2019, 2010 - Disciples of the 36 Chambers

March 3rd, 2004, 09:41 AM	#8
Nittany Dodgers Feeding Frenzy Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maplewood, MN Posts: 5,204	Slight Modification PLEASE NOTE! There is one slight change to this poll. This poll will not be the official arbiter of the approval of a fourth round. I will be setting up an additional poll for that single purpose. If the 4th round is selected, the scale will be as above. If the 4th round is voted down, the scale will be as above with the simple removal of the 4th round salaries. Clear? If this changes anyone's vote, please let me know. Thanks, and sorry for the confusion.

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March 2nd, 2004, 04:17 PM	#2
Royal Hawaiian Opihi Feeding Frenzy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 15,372	Whew... that's a lot of reading... but yah, I think it's a better system that what we've got. The OPIHI have voted in favor.

March 2nd, 2004, 04:51 PM	#3
Nittany Dodgers Feeding Frenzy Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maplewood, MN Posts: 5,204	I almost voted against this, but then I thought "hey, I've spent the better part of a month working and tinkering on this. I might as well vote for it."

March 2nd, 2004, 05:34 PM	#4
Brain Dead Squirrel Chasers Feeding Frenzy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 946	I agree the rookie salary scale needs to be changed but am against the proposed incentive based scale. I have outlined what I feel would be fair in the discussion thread. Basically a lowering across the board of all rookie salaries with a max contract length of 4 years. I know I'm in the minority for this but I still think this is better. At least we're finally getting rid of the problematic original scale.

March 2nd, 2004, 07:58 PM	#5
Mutts General Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 3,026	Good work guys!

March 3rd, 2004, 08:02 AM	#6
Philadelphia Freedom Feeding Frenzy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,098	Voted!

March 3rd, 2004, 02:11 PM	#9
Royal Hawaiian Opihi Feeding Frenzy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 15,372	doesn't affect my vote either way...

March 4th, 2004, 09:33 AM	#10
Ypsilanti Undead Feeding Frenzy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 840	voted

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