“Does anyone see an illegal slave market here? No competition for the best prospects. No choice for those selected. The only thing missing is the chains.”
Problem here is the draft was and is part of the CBA between the league and players union (NFLPA), as is the rookie salary cap.
I’m well aware of that. It’s the swamp. The real question: Why isn’t there some 18 year old not suing the league as well as the union over this? They’re boxed out. Colleges are a free minor league system and these young adults have a right to make a living.