need a little research help

[leonardfan40]

(03-03-2016, 02:02 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I have to wonder if this is a FA thing or more of a "monster contract" thing.

I'd take this info with a grain of salt unless you can also come up with how many home grown players finish out monster contracts.

Think about it. We hear every year about teams releasing players to save money or get under the cap, and it's just as likely - if not more so - that those players were drafted rather than signed via FA. That said, the Bengals probably provide a better opportunity to play out your full contract if you sign with them. Just look at Leon Hall. Most other teams would've restructured or released him last year at $9 million.

I'd be willing to bet the numbers are noticeably higher for those that stay with their former teams than those who go elsewhere for their 2nd/3rd contracts (obviously not 100% of the contract but much better than those who leave). Take in the fact that most of the true franchise type players never reach FA, the fact that the teams that go out and sign big time outside FA's often find themselves in cap trouble, and the fact that many players just don't fit in their new scheme I would be stunned to find out that the numbers aren't clearly better for those that stay in with their old team.