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Rookie pool: $4.34m
The Patriots have received a rookie pool allotment of $4.34 million.
That means the team can not go over that figure, in 2008 wages, in signing draft picks and rookie free agents. The figure is the 14th highest among NFL teams.
This ESPN.com article has more on the rookie pool and teams around the NFL.
A little bit more info on this would be really helpful.
Does this mean that the Patriots can't exceed that number in first year salaries only? Which means they could pay more as the years go on?
Because I figure that Mayo would want around $4 mil / year, if not more.
Hi Greg. That means the Patriots can't exceed that number in first-year salaries and bonus payments. That is why we see many contracts with more money in years 2, 3, and 4.
--Mike
Mike,
What is the purpose of limiting the rookie pool? If a team is willing to pay why is it an issue?
Thanks,
Tim
Thanks for the info!
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