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Post by Rams GM (Frank) on Apr 28, 2021 16:57:35 GMT -5
Legacy NFL GM's,
As most of you know we passed a proposition a couple years back limiting on how many free agents as a league we can bid on at one given time. The current rule allows for a first come first serve bid proposal that maxes out the total number of free agents that we can bid on at any given time at 20. This proposition would be to determine if as a league we want to keep the current UFA bid limits, or open the process up and have a free for all and not allow limits on the number of free agents as league we're allowed to bid on.
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Post by Colts GM (Darryl) on Apr 28, 2021 20:04:11 GMT -5
I believe this is one of the better rules...which allows GM's, as well as admin, to assist in monitoring available cap for bidding purposes. There's really not enough eyes to keep up with teams during a free for all. However, like the previous rule, I also believe it offers a strategy for acquiring players. In this case for pennies on the dollar.
Thus, I see the need for a balance between the two.
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Post by Panthers GM (Jesse) on Apr 28, 2021 22:04:54 GMT -5
Just want to voice my strong opposition to opening it all up. The current system allows owners the time to consider all players without having to look 3 pages back. It also extends one of the most fun, entertaining and important team-building aspects in the entire league.
We already have super limited cap, allowing for open season would mean teams could snap up 3rd and 4th tier FAs while other teams are bidding on the top guys because that money is locked up in the bidding process wether you win or not.
Real life NFL teams can consider every single FA. Our teams have one owner with limited free time. Limiting the pool to 20 (which is already a ton of options at any given time) ensures everyone has a fair chance to do research on each player and that each free agent gets fair market value. In real life, FA works in waves where teams top priority FAs are signed in the first day or so while depth guys or Malik Hooker type flawed players wait for their market to develop. I think the current system is far more reflective of NFL market conditions than every guy worth his salt getting signed within the first week.
Not only that, but team needs inevitably change during free agency and trades take time to construct and pass. Having a more targeted slightly more spaced out free agency period allows teams to build their team intentionally without being forced to make rash moves.
From that point, I see no reason to shorten one of the most enjoyable parts of the offseason. It's a LONG way to the Legacy rookie draft and our current FA rules tend to lead us gradually to that point. I'd really hate to ruin that. I dont really see any positive to the change aside from the brief dopamine high of instant gratification. Thank you for reading and considering my points friends.
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