Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe speculated the Patriots asked for the Raiders’ 2011 rather than 2010 first rounder because they hoped a rookie salary cap would be included in the yet-to-be-negotiated new CBA. Now we know that was indeed the case. The Contra Costa Times reports:
Pats Asked for 2011 Pick; Hope for Rookie Cap in New CBA
The Patriots insisted upon a first-round pick in 2011, and not 2010, because of the conjecture about a rookie salary cap being instituted by that time.
If that comes to pass, the value of first-round picks would soar, whereas teams these days are hesitant to trade for first-round picks because of the exorbitant money tied to contracts.
So evil genius Bill Belichick took advantage of Al Davis just as badly as everyone thought. If Belichick is playing chess, Davis is playing...rock, paper, scissors.
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