“Free agency is almost always a bad proposition.” -Six-time NFL Executive of the Year Bill Polian. Why would Bill Polian say that?Reggie White, Drew Brees, Darrelle Revis, all these guys were critical to helping teams win Super Bowls as free agents - how can someone say that’s a bad proposition? Bruce Irons (author of A Fan’s Guide To Understanding The NFL Draft ) explains what was unique about each of these cases, along with many others, giving fans a better understanding of the exciting and alluring risks of NFL free agency. A Fan’s Guide To NFL Free Agency Hits And Misses includes a full, easy-to-understand explanation of free agency basics, the NFL salary cap, and how player contracts work, to give you a deeper understanding of free agency and help you appreciate football - and your team - even more!