question about franchise players

[Hiero]

I know that when you franchise someone it is supposed to be something like a 1st rd pick or two 1st rd picks. But can't a team franchise the player, and then negotiate what they want in return for him? Like the 49ers franchise JP and trade him for a 2nd or 3rd rd pick? That is possible right? I am having an argument with a friend. He is saying that if he is franchised he must be traded for teh two 1st's and I am saying that if they franchise JP they will be able to negotiate what they want for him and get a 2nd rd pick or whatever.
Am I wrong or right? I would think that if the only possible trade option for a franchise player is two 1st rders that franchise players would never ever be traded. any kind of website with proof would be nice also.

 

[AbeBeta]

Yes. A team can trade the guy for whatever they want. Usually you get less.

Unless you deal with the Jerry. He'll give you 2 firsts straight up.

 

[jksmith269]

I know that when you franchise someone it is supposed to be something like a 1st rd pick or two 1st rd picks. But can't a team franchise the player, and then negotiate what they want in return for him? Like the 49ers franchise JP and trade him for a 2nd or 3rd rd pick? That is possible right? I am having an argument with a friend. He is saying that if he is franchised he must be traded for teh two 1st's and I am saying that if they franchise JP they will be able to negotiate what they want for him and get a 2nd rd pick or whatever.
Am I wrong or right? I would think that if the only possible trade option for a franchise player is two 1st rders that franchise players would never ever be traded. any kind of website with proof would be nice also.

You are right... If you franchise a player you can do a sign and trade, where the player re-signs and is then traded. The player would work out the contract with the oppsite team, and the teams work out the details of the trade.

 

[conner01]

you are right. there's a copy of the complete cba at nflpa.org, also a nice place if you want salary info. every players salaries are there

 

[jksmith269]

BTW there are two types of Franchise Player. Exclusive which means no team is allowed to even contact said player and Non-exclusive which is what your talking about, where he can be contacted and even agree to a deal with another team. If he agrees and the team doesn't match the deal then they are awarded the other teams first round pick for the next two drafts.