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Originally Posted by alnorth
He's a lineman, not a QB. So, this lucrative endorsement nonsense is not even a thing. How many other rookie linemen have lucrative endorsement contracts?
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probably not many. That being said, it similar to having college boosters who supplement coaches income and 'support' players.
Put yourself in the same position. Every team can only offer so much for an nfl contract due to the collective bargaining agreement. The team who can offer a little extra thanks to their 'boosters' outside endorsement deals can help set themselves apart.
A large market team like those in New York can more likely pull that off then kansas city....which is usually forgotten. Even if no team is able to offer current endorsement deals, a large market team is more likely able to offer future endorsement deals for a starting player.....assuming Collins clears his name. Heck, for that matter a team that resides in a state without state income tax also makes a difference.