sabbath1981 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 How about this cap avoiding move. Structure a player's salary so that they will be paid "hansomly" as consultants, coach, water boy, office temp after they retire. A contract of sorts that has nothing to do with the salary cap. I am sure the are rules against this as this is too easy but what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Would be nice, but no. I am pretty sure that would be illegal. Maybe it's not, but pretty sure it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent19 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 i think someone tried that when Free Agency first started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SackMachine Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 That would be a major loophole :laugh: Im pretty sure the NFL already made sure that it can't be done though. If it could, everybody would be exploiting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtdetri Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Not to mention how many players would be on the payroll when they retire. Danny boy would be spitting up blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I cant see this ever being allowed, im pretty sure someone in the NFL legal office wouldve nailed down the hatches on an attempt like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogskin1 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Of course, you CAN. Just don't get caught... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogeyMan Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Actually, you could probably do this. The problem would be that none of the agreement could be in writing. The player wouldn't have a signed contract, just a verbal agreement. Too risky for the player IMO, and the agents would absolutely hate it. The other potential problem could be owners being sued by players claiming that they had a verbal agreement before they retired. The owner would have to deal with litigation, plus the league office would certainly investigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinss Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Actually, you could probably do this. The problem would be that none of the agreement could be in writing. The player wouldn't have a signed contract, just a verbal agreement. Too risky for the player IMO, and the agents would absolutely hate it.The other potential problem could be owners being sued by players claiming that they had a verbal agreement before they retired. The owner would have to deal with litigation, plus the league office would certainly investigate. im pretty sure verbal agreements are illigal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Everyone realizes that Tagliabue was a pretty brilliant attorney before he became commissioner, correct? I mean, you don't think that he would destroy any owner who tried this. David Stern caught wind of a shady deal between the Timberwolves and Joe Smith...and that franchise hasn't had a #1 draft pick in what seems like a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Sure you can pay them after they retire. If they want to join the organization in some other form or capacity. Maybe after Portis retires he'll be your RB coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicjagger Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 ARTICLE XXV ENFORCEMENT OF THE SALARY CAP AND ENTERING PLAYER POOL Section 1. Undisclosed Terms: At the time a Club and a player enter into any Player Contract, or any renegotiation, extension or amendment of a Player Contract, there shall be no undisclosed agreements of any kind, express or implied, oral or written, or promises, undertakings, representations, commitments, inducements, assurances of intent, or understandings of any kind, between such player and any Club involving consideration of any kind to be paid, furnished or made available or guaranteed to the player, or Player Affiliate, by the Club or Club Affiliate either during the term of the Player Contract or thereafter. Section 2. Circumvention: Neither the parties hereto, nor any Club or player shall enter into any agreement, Player Contract, Offer Sheet or other transaction which includes any terms that are designed to serve the purpose of defeating or circumventing the intention of the parties as reflected by (a) the provisions of this Agreement with respect to Defined Gross Revenues, Salary Cap, Entering Player Pool, and Minimum Team Salary, and ( any other term and provision of this Agreement. However, any conduct permitted by this Agreement shall not be considered to be a violation of this provision. Whoops, I guess that killed this thread. Sorry about that. Not a good first impression.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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