The NFL salary structure isn't a perfect system where performance matches compensation. This is particularly true of draft choices because their salaries are dictated by draft position. Timing matters with veteran contracts. The running-back market is experiencing an unprecedented economic downturn, while the consistent growth in the salary cap has

The didn't draft a quarterback last week, but according to coach Mike McCarthy, they've still acquired a quarterback who holds as much potential as , , , and . That quarterback: , who in exchange for defensive back (and a swap of Day 3 picks). On Saturday, McCarthy didn't just say that Kizer has the ability to be an NFL starting quarterback. He als