Champsturf wrote: I'm just getting sick of us feeling sorry that these guys aren't making what they're worth. They are playing a GAME for money. Life must be rough for them.
Man, I can't agree with this at all. These guys are part of an insane money making machine and deserve every cent they get. If someone is willing to pay them a certain amount then as far as I'm concerned that's what they are worth. Granted, you need to play up to the contract, but then again, no contract is guaranteed. You gotta get the money while you can.
Half of these guys can't get out of bed without major pain once they hit their mid-30's. They may be playing a game but they are paying for it with their health. Money is nice and making millions must be nicer, but when they retire at 35 they have the body of a 65 year old or worse. How much is health worth? I know that they choose this career and all that comes with it, but IMHO they earn that loot, that's for sure.
If I knew I could make a lot more money doing the same thing for a different company and they offered me a job, why wouldn't I take it? I can't fault anyone for that either.
We're biased because we want to keep the team together, but faulting a free agent for going after a huge payday isn't really fair, is it? Especially when 2nd - 7th rounders prove themselves while playing out a contract that isn't always indicative of their ability. Just look at Portis - he was making $500,000 a season and was one of the top 3 running backs for the last 2 years. That's not fair. But had he stayed in Denver he'd still be making way less than he deserved because of his contract.
Sorry for the long-winded sermon, but it is still Sunday...
