scott99
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Hopefully he's like Martellus Bennett, one and done, but with a SB ringNot really. If he plays well in our system he's gonna get paid...
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Hopefully he's like Martellus Bennett, one and done, but with a SB ringNot really. If he plays well in our system he's gonna get paid...
Hopefully he's like Martellus Bennett, one and done, but with a SB ring
Getting paid
Imagine worrying more about a ring and getting an owner a trophy than how much you bring your familySad.
Imagine worrying more about a ring and getting an owner a trophy than how much you bring your family
Yes. For a player it’s a job. It’s your coach’s job to make sure the players effort is conducive to winning. A player really should only care about how they are earning for their family.Are you serious?
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Yes. For a player it’s a job. It’s your coach’s job to make sure the players effort is conducive to winning. A player really should only care about how they are earning for their family.
Ultimately you won't succeed without actual passion for the game and competitiveness if you only care about money. Money alone will not be what drives someone to grind away and to keep in shape during the offseason, go through the excruciating weeks of camp and get severely beaten up every week during the season.
If that's what truly drives you then the game will lose its appeal upon the first big contract. Especially because the marginal value of your first 5 millions is much bigger than the next 5 millions (and so on). Once you get up every day in "that" house, drive to work in "that" car and can afford essentially anything you want whats the point of getting the **** beat out of you on a daily basis ?
For players like Newton who have made over 100M through their career new money has become irrelevant. It is just a proxy for respect or power but adding a couple more millions has zero impact on their daily life.
I agree with your assessment of Revis. I think he’s an outlier. While there are many other examples - I’m sure - of players who care about $ the most, yet still produce at high levels, Revis is an exception IMO.Revis. One of the greatest CB’s ever and the best of his generation. He was a mercenary who went for the contract. He came here one year to repair his brand on a prove it deal and won a SB and then ran back to a Jets team he knew had no shot because they opened the bank account
Revis. One of the greatest CB’s ever and the best of his generation. He was a mercenary who went for the contract. He came here one year to repair his brand on a prove it deal and won a SB and then ran back to a Jets team he knew had no shot because they opened the bank account
Almost everyone on this site seems to put more importance on money than I do, so I don’t expect many to agree. But, money isn’t really that important. You need enough to be comfortable.
Correct me if I’m wrong on the Revis saga...Not sure his return to the Jets where he became overweight and a liability on the field as well as on their salary cap is the best example.
But nice anecdote.
Besides, his contract just tolls. He still gets his money next year. I doubt the Pats get rid of him, but even if some other LB steps up this year and makes him replaceable next year (doubtful) he’s still young enough and good enough to get paid that amount or close to it elsewhere and for more years. He’s not a youngster but has a few good years left.I agree. I don't get the obsession people have with money. Once you can live comfortably everything beyond just has diminishing returns.
I was very confused about the people who were saying Hightower is dumb for opting out instead of cashing his 8M salary for this year. The guy made over 40M in his career. How will 8M more change his life exactly ?
Yes. For a player it’s a job. It’s your coach’s job to make sure the players effort is conducive to winning. A player really should only care about how they are earning for their family.
Revis seems more like proof in favor of your point than against it IMO
Cam Newton is in a very real position where he will have 10 years in the league as a running QB behind him. It’s very likely any 3-5 year deal next year could be the last significant contract of his career.Cam has already collected $121+ million just from salary, doesn't include endorsements.
If the Patriots were to make an offer that was even remotely competitive he'd be a fool to go elsewhere.