If Lions sign No.1 pick, can St. Louis being negotiations?

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If the Detroit Lions reach an agreement with their No.1 selection, does that mean the St. Louis Rams then have the ability to negotiate with players of their choosing with the No.2 selection?

Profootballtalk.com asked the question? The answer has always been "no.''

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Profootballtalk.com that the league hasn't made a decision as to whether the Rams will be permitted to negotiate a deal with one or more potential candidates, saying that it's a "[m]oot point right now."

The league took a different position last year. After the Dolphins signed tackle Jake Long, the Rams were not permitted to negotiate with potential targets at No. 2.

"That has been our policy," Aiello said at the time. "Only the team with the first pick can negotiate and sign the player."

Source: Profootballtalk.com

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1. Posted by jhgj Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:06 am EDT
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yes they can be a negotiation
2. Posted by Gmen1714 Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:16 am EDT
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It's just because the ESPN TV ratings may go down if the first few picks were signed early. The answer is always "follow the money"
3. Posted by Angela J Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:25 am EDT
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strange.
4. Posted by allen p Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:34 am EDT
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I sure hope we can finally pick the right choice this year?defense,defense hear we go.
5. Posted by ThreadKiller Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:38 am EDT
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whats that say about the rams, two years in a row with the number 2 pick.LOL
6. Posted by t8kman Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:38 am EDT
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I don't know why they make a big deal of this. The salary is basically predetermined by the pick number and position. They will refer to last years draft with a slight increase. I strongly feel that this has to be addressed during the next CBA. You have a team like Detroit who will have to pay a huge contract to a rookie qb. If he is a bust, which is a very high possibility, they have this contract on their books and can't get sign quality free agents. The rookies should get a modest 3 year contract, this gives them time to learn the pro game and keeps them hungry for their next big contract. This would allow bad teams to draft young talent as well as have money to bring in veteran leaders thus building a better "team".
7. Posted by K2 Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am EDT
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Agree with Gmen1714, ESPN would flip out.
8. Posted by John D Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:50 am EDT
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After reading that headline, I no longer have interest in reading this article.
9. Posted by David H Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:52 am EDT
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What a dumb policy.
10. Posted by brian b Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:53 am EDT
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Yes they be all bot negotiatin wit da biotch.
11. Posted by brian b Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:54 am EDT
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If Lions sign No.1 pick, can St. Louis being negotiations?
The league took a different position last year. After the Dolphins signed tackle Jake Long, the Rams were not permitted to negotiate with potential targets at No. 2.
"That has been our policy," Aiello said at the time. "Only the team with the first pick can negotiate and sign the player."
12. Posted by Klinger Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:10 am EDT
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so... where the f*@& is the rumor?
13. Posted by Farr J Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:18 am EDT
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who gives a crap,the tigers are playin....
14. Posted by Oliver Klosov Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:29 am EDT
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this isn't a rumor, it's BS and nobody gives a rats A$$!! YAHOO! has become a BS website and I'm headed over to either ESPN or FOX - I just can't take the morons...
15. Posted by South Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:31 am EDT
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You would think the Player's Union would have negotiated for the veterans getting more money...and the rookikies having to 'pay their dues', so to speak. The more from the pot taken by the youngsters, less is let for those who have taken years of hits. Those who worked out this mess, deserve to wallow in it.
16. Posted by brian b Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:33 am EDT
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actually I think they don't let people negotiate past one is because what would be the point of draft day. Everyone would be signed already.
17. Posted by JEFF N Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:41 am EDT
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Seriously, public education is ridiculous!!!!!!
18. Posted by jonnygoad Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:41 am EDT
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Why have a f*@king draft then?
19. Posted by MICHAEL M Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:44 am EDT
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If you can't even proof read the title of the article- what credence can we put into the content?
20. Posted by Cardinals Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:59 am EDT
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NFL --- Please kick the Lions out of the league.
Signed Ex-Lions Fan!!!!
21. Posted by JS Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:03 am EDT
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.Can St. Louis BEING negotiations? They never question answered. Oh well....Off to ebonics class.
22. Posted by lmlvaivt Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:15 am EDT
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I wonder what JS means about ebonics class
23. Posted by vdaxx121 Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:17 am EDT
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The Rams cannot sign or begin negotiations the #2 pick before the draft that is one of the priviledges of having the #1 pick
24. Posted by LA Rams Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:33 am EDT
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it doesn't matter, the rams will unfortunately draft another 1st round bust... hold up! wait!! and hold the phone, there's a new coach and a new front office. maybe things will change. here's hoping in 09.