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A month can be a long time to wait

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Sometimes a good rule can outlive its usefulness. That is definitely the case for the rule that forbids draft choices and college free agents from participating in any NFL spring practices until their college has had its graduation. A couple of years ago, colleges and the NFL wisely updated their relationship and allowed NFL rookies on a semester system to enter the offseason training sessions in mid-May. But players from schools on quarter systems still have to wait. These players are allowed ...

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