Ordinarily, I would be considered about even rich athletes buying homes like the one Dak has. I remember T.O. trying to sell his mansion in Philly, and he had no takers for the longest time. Then, the upkeep on such a house after you leave the field and aren't making the money you used to make.
But ... Dak is going to be making money hand over fist long after retirement, especially if he wins a Super Bowl.
He'll be coveted as a speaker on the speaking circuit, and he can net close to $35,000 to $50,000 a gig. He can be a television commentator like Meredith, Romo and Aikman, following those other former Cowboy quarterbacks.
He's already netting more than $50 million annually in endorsements. That may dry up upon retirement, but he'll still be able to find sponsors and companies needing endorsees, see Romo and Aikman.
And his affiliation with the Cowboys will net him serious and significant bank as he can be an ambassador for the team.
And he sounds pretty investment savvy also, letting his money compound with interest and diversifying his portfolio.
He can afford it. And if you can afford it, why not purchase a lavish mansion? Why live in an apartment when you make $110 to $160 million a year? Three million spent to buy a property, a single transaction with no reoccurring cost? And you have boatloads of money left over?
You done good, Dak.
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