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Originally Posted by Joshua
I wonder if this is precisely why the deals are put off until just before training camp. If the team knows that they can reach a deal pretty easily when necessary, seems it would make sense to let McNair keep his signing bonus money for as long as possible. Also, I don't know the answer to this, but there may be some concerns about having guys get injured while under contract. For example, assume a 3rd round pick signs in late May. Does anyone know whether he would be entitled to any different compensation if he were to blow his knee out while, say, training on his own than if he wasn't signed?
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That what I was thinking was the cause for the late date. This way no late minute injury or mishap with the law get in the way of the player completing the contract.