Benefits of extending rookie deals early

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Originally Posted by VeveJones007

I’m still planning to listen to this, but I think this is definitely something Ballard will look to do. If he frontloads some of these extensions with the cap rollover, he’ll have more available cap to re-sign other guys in 2020 and 2021.

It sounds like a good idea, and it is very team friendly. Just don't expect it with Nelson or Leonard. They will want to get to FA and cash in.