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Originally Posted by BryanBusby
Okay, neat. Either way these guys are being asked to do more and not less and paying elite players elite money doesn't really reflect on the rest. I can't think of a reason why 2 down players would apply here.
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Look at the fights teams and players have over defining a player position when it comes to franchise tag applications - that is just one indicator as to how clubs can try to soften a market or get away with paying less to someone based on how/where they are deployed. Snap counts, starts, injuries, etc. all factor into this. These same factors can be cited by teams to justify doling out contracts whether we agree with it or not. Look at the NHL and salary arbitration as an example.