re: Could this be the answer to the NIL/portal mess we have now, and would it work?

No, it's about like the draft in the military. If they don't want to be there, then you probably don't want them there either. Even without the draft, it sucks when you get stuck being around people who have little care for what they do.

They may show up for the game, but for the most part, the games are won and lost before they ever step foot on the field. It's won in the prep time, the film study, and so forth. You have to go execute it on game day, but if you haven't prepared, your chances of execution are limited.

If they aren't going to put in that effort to be their best in the game, you're better off with the 2nd string guy who will.