Per ESPN Colts confirm to Andrew Luck he will be number 1 Pick

[dahibachi]

I could have absolutely sworn I read somewhere that the #2 pick can negotiate a contract after the #1 pick has officially signed. I can't find it. Can someone link to this rule?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...draft-process/

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello tells PFT that only the team holding the first overall pick may strike a deal in advance of the draft.

[Murphs56]

It doesn't matter if we can't sign RG III before the draft. Fact is, I can't even remember at time when the Skins didn't have their first round pick signed. We always take care of that jazz

[Skin'emAlive]

This is probably old news -- but this is a fantastic article (definitely doesn't warrant it's own thread):

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2012/sto...-espn-magazine

That is a great article! Oh man, im pumped.

[Boss_Hogg]

who in the hell voted this thread down from 5 stars?

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There will be no negotiations, the Rookie pay scale was set by the new CBA.

[jgbkab1]

I'm starting to think more and more that the Colts are going to take RG3 with that first pick. I am losing sleep. I need Thursday to hurry up and get here!

[GWinSkins83]

I'm starting to think more and more that the Colts are going to take RG3 with that first pick. I am losing sleep. I need Thursday to hurry up and get here!

Man go to sleep LOL. It's. Nothing to worry about.

[kvarlo12000]

If they sign Luck before the draft, are we "allowed" to start negotiating with Griffin before the draft?

No

[akorn22]

I hope this is true. I was getting to the point where I was worried that the Colts would surprise everyone and pick RG3. I am so excited to get RG...after watching tons of nfl live and Grudens qb camp i am totally sold on him

[jsevier]

I'm starting to think more and more that the Colts are going to take RG3 with that first pick. I am losing sleep. I need Thursday to hurry up and get here!

I think the same sadly and anyone who thinks otherwise is kidding themselves. I really hope I'm wrong.

[NattyBo]

I think the same sadly and anyone who thinks otherwise is kidding themselves. I really hope I'm wrong.

Take a deep breath. Robert Griffin III will be a Redskin in just over 48 hours. Relax. He said so himself on the radio about 10 minutes ago

[The Caretaker]

I think the same sadly and anyone who thinks otherwise is kidding themselves. I really hope I'm wrong.

Anyone who thinks Luck is going to end up here is kidding themselves, I understand the nervousness but the Colts have been sold on Luck for two years now, they've sold him to the fan base, they've sold it to the players that remain. As much as we exalt RG3 in this side of the country, they are doing the same with Luck. Luck is the prototypical grade-A mechanical passer, emulates Manning to the letter in terms of mechanical soundness, he fits in with them, he has done private workouts with them, they are sold on Luck. And we are sold on RG3, who has refused to do a private workout with the Colts, has been meeting with Skins Coaches ever since the trade, signed autographs in the D.C area, even stated on the radio this morning that he is going to DC and is looking forward to the opportunity to be the Redskins QB. For the Colts to take RG3 at this point would be an elaborate ****up, you don't sell the guy, wine and dine the guy, the projected number one pick for the last few years, and go for the one that you've hardly even met. Take a walk, RG3 will be a Redskin.

If for some fantastically ridiculous reason Luck ends up here, we are still getting a franchise Quarterback.

[thecardiacrll]

I think the same sadly and anyone who thinks otherwise is kidding themselves. I really hope I'm wrong.

Nobody is kidding themselves Irsay has already said on twitter and Adam Sheffter reported theyre taking Luck and like NattyBo said RG3 just on Mike and Mike said it was an honor to have a chance to be the #1 pick but he's happy he's the # 2 pick and the future QB in Washington DC. The only reason there is no contract yet because they got to wait to see how much money is in the rookie players pool. Draft picks are slotted now for pay.

[authentic]

I'm starting to think more and more that the Colts are going to take RG3 with that first pick. I am losing sleep. I need Thursday to hurry up and get here!

what else do they or anyone else need to say to convince you guys... Ok, lets do this again... "Luck WILL be a Colt", "RG3 WILL be a Redskin".... both statements are 100% fact. So rest easy and relax.

[Boss_Hogg]

I'm starting to think more and more that the Colts are going to take RG3 with that first pick. I am losing sleep. I need Thursday to hurry up and get here!

puff, puff, pass

[joeski27]

I can't imagine a scenario where RG doesn't put a pen to paper with the Skins before he goes to bed Thursday night.