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Football 101: The Salary Cap

Goals and Incentives

By Mark Lawrence

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Table 4: Individual goals, Not Likely to be Earned

RUSHINGKICKOFF RETURNS
Total yardsTotal yards
Average yards (at least 100 attempts)Average (at least 20 returns)
TouchdownsTouchdowns
PASSINGPUNTING
Passing rating (at least 224 attempts)Gross average (40 punt minimum)
Completion percentage (at least 224 attempts)Net average (40 punt minimum)
Interception percent (at least 224 attempts)Inside 20-yard line
Total yards 
Yards per pass (at least 224 attempts) 
Touchdown passes 
RECEIVINGOTHERS
Total receptionsRoster bonuses
Total yardsReporting bonuses
Average yards (at least 32 receptions)Playtime bonuses (excluding special teams)
TouchdownsSpecial teams playtime
DEFENSEPLACE KICKING
InterceptionsTotal points
Interception return yardsField goals
Touchdowns on interception returnsField goal percentage (minimum 16 attempts)
Opponent fumble recoveriesField goal percentage 0-19 yards (minimum 4 attempts)
Opponent fumble return yardsField goal percentage 20-29 yards (minimum 4 attempts)
Touchdowns on opponent fum.ret.Field goal percentage 30-39 yards (minimum 4 attempts)
SacksField goal percentage 40-49 yards (minimum 4 attempts)
 Field goal percentage 50 yards or longer (minimum 3 attempts)

Table 5: Rookie Incentives

Draft StatusPercent Counted as LTBE
Total Rushing Yards
Rounds 1-3
1-150100%
151-35075%
351-50066%
501-70033%
701+0%
All Others (includes free agents)
1-100100%
101-35066%
351-65025%
651+0%
Rushing Touchdowns
Rounds 1-3
1-4100%
5-766%
8-1133%
12+0%
All Others
1-4100%
5-750%
8-1125%
12+0%
Total Passing Yards
Rounds 1-3
1-500100%
501-70075%
701-90050%
901-160025%
1,601+0%
All Others
1-400100%
401-60075%
601-80050%
801-120025%
1,201+0%
Touchdown Passes
Rounds 1-3
Under 11100%
12-1666%
17-2333%
24-2910%
30+0%
All Others
Under 11100%
12-1650%
17-2325%
24-2910%
30+0%
 
Total Receptions
Rounds 1-3
1-20100%
21-3075%
31-3550%
36-4025%
41+0%
All Others
1-10100%
11-3550%
36-4025%
41+0%
Interceptions
Rounds 1-3
1-5100%
6-1050%
11+0%
All Others
1-3100%
4-633%
7+0%
Sacks
Rounds 1-3
.5-4100%
4.5-650%
6.5-825%
8.5+0%
All Others
.5-3100%
3.5-650%
6.5-825%
8.5+0%
Opponent Fumble Recoveries
All
1-2100%
3-450%
5+0%
Touchdowns On Fumble Returns
All
1100%
250%
3+0%