Those three teams began the season among the top five in payroll.

But they lead the league in payroll at $31 million.

So who is entering the season No. 1 in payroll?

This season only four or five of the top 14 teams in payroll will play games after next Sunday.

The teams began last season about $75 million apart in payroll.

Teams below the top 10 in payroll need not apply.

The team fell behind in payroll and its payments to the league.

Currently, Jones is at the bottom end of the 28 teams in payroll.

By the company's 50th anniversary (1988) it had 350 employees and $100 million in payroll.

"I'll understand if you don't want me in payroll," the man said.