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In a recent article on ESPN.com, Malcolm Gladwell briefly talked about the benefits of getting rid of drafts in pro sports. Instead, he mad the argument that players and teams should choose for themselves. Basically, it would work the same way as national signing day in college football. It sounds like a crazy idea, but I think that there's some merit behind it.
First, it's better for the players, without question. They would get to decide what's important to them, whether it be money, location, loyalty, history, etc. If I were a star college player from FL and was being offered 5 million a year from Seattle or 4.5 million a year from Tampa, then there's a good chance that I will stay where my home is. As another benefit, with multiple bidders for their services, players would be ensured the best contract possible.
Second, it's better for the fans. Instead of having players who were chosen to be on your team, you root for players who wanted to be there. The drama and excitement of acquiring new players is still there, it's just in a different format.
Third, it's better for the teams. Instead of being punished for succeeding, good teams are still able to pursue the players who they really want. Dallas wanted Unger and Crabtree this year? It could have happened. With a hard salary cap in place, teams would still be on an equal playing field. Now, would it punish the bad teams? No, it just wouldn't reward them.
I think it's a really interesting idea.
First, it's better for the players, without question. They would get to decide what's important to them, whether it be money, location, loyalty, history, etc. If I were a star college player from FL and was being offered 5 million a year from Seattle or 4.5 million a year from Tampa, then there's a good chance that I will stay where my home is. As another benefit, with multiple bidders for their services, players would be ensured the best contract possible.
Second, it's better for the fans. Instead of having players who were chosen to be on your team, you root for players who wanted to be there. The drama and excitement of acquiring new players is still there, it's just in a different format.
Third, it's better for the teams. Instead of being punished for succeeding, good teams are still able to pursue the players who they really want. Dallas wanted Unger and Crabtree this year? It could have happened. With a hard salary cap in place, teams would still be on an equal playing field. Now, would it punish the bad teams? No, it just wouldn't reward them.
I think it's a really interesting idea.