This seemingly different behavior is actually consistent with the rule that a parameter gets THE VALUE of its argument. It is just that the value of an array argument (the base address of the array) is different than the value of an int, float, struct, ..., argument.
The typical NFL player makes $860,000 per year in 2015. Players like Drew Brees ($23.8 million) and Philip Rivers ($21.2 million) make a lot more. The minimum NFL salary is $435,000 per year. There are 32 teams in the NFL with 53 players each. That makes 1,696 NFL players total. Total salary money of about $3.6 billion is split between all players.
Relative to the other two major sports, NFL players make remarkably low salaries. The average NFL player makes $1.9 million, compared to $3.2 million for MLB players and $5.15 for NBA players. In addition, nearly 40% of drafted players don't stay in the league long enough to earn a lucrative second contract.elative to the other two major sports, NFL players make remarkably low salaries. The average NFL player makes $1.9 million, compared to $3.2 million for MLB players and $5.15 for NBA players. In addition, nearly 40% of drafted players don't stay in the league long enough to earn a lucrative second contract.