Declared ignorance: So many underclassmen to NFL.

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Pretty much

I think the risk of injury in staying an extra year is becoming more of a factor.

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Are they actually ready for any kind of NFL ball?

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Well that's the big question. I thought Ego and Freak needed another year and it remains to be seen. Are they going to be washed out before that 2nd contract? Who knows.

It's the agents and the runners telling these guys to get out early and get paid. The agents and the runners want to increase the number of players they rep so they can increase the chances of signing more rep'd players. It's just a numbers game for them.

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It's the agents and the runners telling these guys to get out early and get paid.

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Ahh, I hadn't really thought whether or not the agents had a big hand in this. I really wonder how many of these guys are going to be playing in Canada these next few years, because there are definitely a few who are just not there talent wise.

They are just thinking that if they get to league minimum by making a team, they come out ahead. This is true for anyone who makes the team. For those that don't they get a little chump change, a solid chunk of cash for the signing bonus, and then they have the option of paying to finish their degree and try to get a job or try their luck in the CFL or other semi-pro leagues. In the end, it is probably a wash for most. Most of the guys should be close to a degree, so it shouldn't take that much work/money to finish it, then they at least have the chance to grab a coaching job or grad asst or perhaps somewhere else on the frontside of the business or another venture. I am not sure why people get all worked up about it.

If all these hits are going damage your brain, you might as well start being paid for it ASAP or stop the hits.

Rats jumping off the LSU and Alabama sinking ships, clearly

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The rookie wage scale. Not as much emphasis on getting in the first round and want to get to the second contract as soon as possible

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Correct answer.

The wage scale thing just doesn't make much sense to make your decision on. It really only affects the very top guys in most scenarios hitting that big contract, especially when you consider that the average career is only 2-3 seasons and won't even get to that 2nd deal. Most players except at key positions would just be cut for cheaper labor when the 2nd deal time would come around rather then resign an average player at the higher rate of a 2nd contract.