Romo: 14th Highest Paid Athlete in the World in 2013

[TheCount]

http://espn.go.com/espn/notebook/_/...s-worldwide-espn-magazine?ex_cid=SportsCenter

Amusingly, Matthew Stafford was 6th on the list, which is hilarious. As is Kobe getting paid 30m to rehab all year.

 

[Wood]

I learned long time ago what people are getting paid and what their production is...does not always translate.

 

[DandyDon1722]

I learned long time ago what people are getting paid and what their production is...does not always translate.

I learned a long time ago you get what market value is for your services and you especially get it when you're one of 12 people on the planet who can do it well.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Most on that list are not worth it. The way things are set up in professional sports owners pay for past performances to players out of or about to exit their prime. The system needs some changes, but we have about 0 percent chance of that happening. Its scary to give a monster contract to anyone, especially in a salary cap league.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

I learned long time ago what people are getting paid and what their production is...does not always translate.

In our real-life workplaces too...

 

[Animosity]

All that money for what? 0 playoff appearances since 2009?

 

[Wolfpack]

All that money for what? 0 playoff appearances since 2009?

Same for Jerry, think about how much he has made with no success on the field.

 

[BIGDen]

Good for him. He's played at a very high level every year since he became a starter. He's like the 5th highest rated QB in the history of the NFL, owns many of the teams passing records, and has played through injuries that would've sidelined many. He's earned his money IMO. Many of his teammates and contemporaries over the years on the other hand...not so much.

 

[OhSnap]

Where did they get these numbers? espn has another article saying he had a 11.8 mill cap hit in 2013. Is it possible to get 15 mill paid off the cap or is the cologne business making him a ton on the side?

 

[TheCount]

Where did they get these numbers? espn has another article saying he had a 11.8 mill cap hit in 2013. Is it possible to get 15 mill paid off the cap or is the cologne business making him a ton on the side?

Your cap hit is not equal to your salary.

 

[burmafrd]

All that money for what? 0 playoff appearances since 2009?

another one under the impression that the 21 other starters are meaningless

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

another one under the impression that the 21 other starters are meaningless

His point being that that Romo is among the richest athletes in the world and the 21 others are not.
A QB is the leader of the team, thus he is charged with leading the team. Iffin he win he gets the glory; iffin he lose he get all the second guessing. The others are not the leaders nor are they paid commensurate with their contributions.
Again I am dizzy being this impressive with words. So I must go.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

All that money for what? 0 playoff appearances since 2009?

Like i say, Romo is like Danny White but without the charisma or the playoff wins.

 

[burmafrd]

His point being that that Romo is among the richest athletes in the world and the 21 others are not.
A QB is the leader of the team, thus he is charged with leading the team. Iffin he win he gets the glory; iffin he lose he get all the second guessing. The others are not the leaders nor are they paid commensurate with their contributions.
Again I am dizzy being this impressive with words. So I must go.

well you certainly impressed yourself

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

well you certainly impressed yourself

I appreciate that clark. I try so hard for yew.
Sue and Dave are up for square dancing tonight. They wanted you to come but I said "naw, he half higher calling tonight being all high and mighty." Well, we will half a good time.

 

[Hardline]

Free market capitalism at its finest. One person is worth what another is willing to pay. God Bless America.

 

[Sportsbabe]

I HOPE THIS ARTICLE WASN'T PENNED FOR TONY

 

[Hoofbite]

Are stafford's and Rodgers' numbers accurate. Hard to think they are.

 

[jobberone]

I learned a long time ago you get what market value is for your services and you especially get it when you're one of 12 people on the planet who can do it well.

I remember the year Mickey got a 100K. I hate and love the FA the player's got. I hate it because players move around so much you lose something as a fan. I'm glad to see the players get the chance to share in the profits.