Guiness
01-25-2011, 03:25 PM
Anyone seen an official position about what will happen to drafted players if there's no CBA?
I've seen it mentioned that the draft will go ahead as planned, regardless of the CBA status, but that if there isn't a new agreement, the drafted players will not be able to sign contracts.
Anyone know if this is accurate? Are those players who enter the draft this year going to end up in limbo if there's a work stoppage?
It would be a tough situation for many of those players. They'll have a hard time staying in shape and supporting themselves, and will have a big impact on their career. The early round guys will still get their chance, but the opportunities for 4-7 rounders and the UDFA's will go way down.
I've seen it mentioned that the draft will go ahead as planned, regardless of the CBA status, but that if there isn't a new agreement, the drafted players will not be able to sign contracts.
Anyone know if this is accurate? Are those players who enter the draft this year going to end up in limbo if there's a work stoppage?
It would be a tough situation for many of those players. They'll have a hard time staying in shape and supporting themselves, and will have a big impact on their career. The early round guys will still get their chance, but the opportunities for 4-7 rounders and the UDFA's will go way down.