Minnesota coach Tim Brewster thinks more players are seriously considering turning pro than ever due to the labor uncertainty.
“I think there’s a possibility that it could influence some guys. We’re talking about a lot of money,” Brewster says. “We’re still talking about guaranteed money. So the guys that are going to be first-round picks, I think the potential for them to leave is still going to be strong.”
Brewster believes a rookie wage scale would be wise.
“That could possibly have an effect on a young guy deciding to stay in,” he says. “And it’s good because it’s a situation in my mind that is out of whack when a rookie who has never played is making more money than an All-Pro who has played for 10 years. I think that’s a step in the right direction.”
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“I think there’s a possibility that it could influence some guys. We’re talking about a lot of money,” Brewster says. “We’re still talking about guaranteed money. So the guys that are going to be first-round picks, I think the potential for them to leave is still going to be strong.”
Brewster believes a rookie wage scale would be wise.
“That could possibly have an effect on a young guy deciding to stay in,” he says. “And it’s good because it’s a situation in my mind that is out of whack when a rookie who has never played is making more money than an All-Pro who has played for 10 years. I think that’s a step in the right direction.”
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