Record high salaries are setting the pace as to how teams play....(my opinion only) I have seen players drafted that lived up to their potential and others flop.  I have seen them in their first year play great and the second year lay down.  I just think that when they receive that large paycheck, they could retire, in a sense after their first year....chronic injuries, injuries that a player could play and still perform descent.  I can remember players playing with casts on their hands or arms....not anymore.  It wont be long when only the very rich will be able to see a game at their home stadium, or for that matter on TV....it's almost there now.  It's all about money!! What a shame!