I have the #1 pick in the draft and the prospect pool is light.

If I punt the #1 and select a "Probably won't sign" guy, how much should I expect his demand to be?  I only have 9 mill available.

Thanks

9m is enough.   I don't think I've ever seen more than 7m demands.

That's initial demand since it's apparent that you won't meet his counter demand.

Thanks.  The draft happened and he only asked for 5m.

You're lucky.  Or probably better to say that you didn't get hit with crummy luck.  I wasn't punting, but I did have a draft guy start at 11.5. with his initial demand.  He was picked 20th overall.  (I had 9.4 left in my budget).

I ended up offering the 9.4 I had left probably 100+ times until the season ended.  I was shocked to find out he actually did sign after rejecting the offer over and over again.

Turned out to be a very good player.

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It only happened to me ONCE, but I did select a "Probably won't sign..." and he accepted the very first deal I offered him.  That particular move isn't totally without risk, is what I'm saying.  If the dude signs you are stuck with him.

Holy cow padna. You had a guy sign for less than what he was asking?!

Franklin, do you seriously think the GOLDEN RULE doesn't follow you to the forums?? Don't answer that, it was rhetorical.