I would prefer to have RFA and FA periods at the same time because I don't like the saving of cap for RFAs and I want it to be more realistic.
Than a list would be the best thing to do. When a player opens a forum for an RFA, the player posting the forum needs to mention that the player is an RFA in the Subject so everyone else knows there will be a payment for said player. If a player does not know if the player is an RFA, all they have to do is simply consult the list.
Thoughts?
And how about we compensate owners in regards to the length the RFA has been signed. For example:
1 year contract - 4th round pick
2 year contract - 3rd round pick
3 year contract - 3rd and 4th round pick
4 year contract - 2nd and 4th round pick
I hate to see a team lose their first round pick to RFA, especially teams in the middle of rebuilding like New York, Dallas, and Minnesota. I think this compensation package will be good for everyone.
Thoughts?