For positions that rely heavily on leg health and speed, especially WR, I tend to agree with you. But on almost every other position, it seems to me that having a productive guy is as much between the ears as in the body. It's not until maybe early 40s that you could really say that the mind starts to deteriorate from top form, so I think there's real value in extending a guy who can a high level of play in both the classroom and the field. It is an interesting idea though, since there is a nonstop flow of young bucks with something to prove through the draft.
Also, 30 truly seems to be the new 25 as nutrition, medicine and training techniques continually improve. I think you can get a lot more out of a 30-35 year old than you could say, 30 years ago.
I don't agree, but interesting idea.
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RounderRick
Sorry. But in NFL, my belief is to use the 5 years of rookie contract and then franchise the best player. By then, they are 30 and time to get younger anyway. The NFL takes a toll on the body. The one exception would be a great QB. I would work out a deal for that guy.