Recently, I saw a television segment about how the NFL is helping players and former players learn the ins and outs of business. One former lineman was attempting to start a business that would assist high school football players in distributing videos of their play to prospective colleges. He had yet to break even. The strong majority of start-ups fail. I don't see most NFL players as having the smarts to do well in this area. If you're a really popular player, like John Elway, you can put up the money for a car dealership in Denver, name it John Elway Motors, and then hire someone who know cars to run it for you. Otherwise, it's better to put your money into reputable mutual stock funds.
