The majority of fans are only interested in what the players make as to how it pertains to the salary cap. Pretty much no one cares what these guys make.
It's amazing how fans will bend over backwards to support billionaires while trashing players, because they just want to see their favorite uniforms win and don't give a hoot about the guys wearing them.
And managing that cap and not over paying players is key. We have the money to pay the triplets. And sign Jaylon next season. But these agents are asking crazy money to start with. 34 million for Dak isn’t going to happen. I know FO starts low and agents start high. But it seems to take forever to meet in the middle. It’s clear that none of the triplets are giving a discount.
The owners do honor the contracts.
all the Hooters wings he can handle? lol
If EZ and his agent were smart, they'd come in and request a 5 year/50 mil deal, all guaranteed. That's reasonable, and they'd prolly agree.
Agree..the notion that its a bad nasty ole evil owner that happens to be a Billionaire is automatically at fault is rubbish! This is America. A person is free to make a choice where they wish to be employed more or less. If that owner wasn't rich...said player wouldn't be able to command those mega pay days. Its a cycle, but its the way business works...fair or not.
A contract is a contract. Plus Zeke has multiple years left and some years of being tagged. The Cowboys really don't have to do anything...I know they will but they don't have to because Zeke is probably not financially prepared to sit out multiple years...It's amazing how fans will bend over backwards to support billionaires while trashing players, because they just want to see their favorite uniforms win and don't give a hoot about the guys wearing them.
And BTW, these billionaires are paying many of these players enough to retire on in one year.
Lol, that’s enough to sway anyone.
The signing bonus alone is enough for a few people to live on for life. If they get 20 million at once they are going to clear half of it. That’s 10 million dollars plus your yearly salary.
Yeah of they can make it 4 years then there pension and 401k and cheap but good health insurance for them and there families is a decent living. Can’t remember what the pension is for 4 years vested.
This is my sentiments. The owner, coaches and players are all moving and interchangeable pieces. Our loyalty should be to the sum.
The average for long time vets is 43,000, and the min for 3 yrs is 21,360, but I have no idea what 4 years would be. A little more, I guess!!!
Why do we continue wanting to compare this limited amount of athletes to the average schmo on the streets.
you all are all right. These players live beyond their means..they mortgage the future and then when that next bigger contract doesn't happen...they pout..THEN they end up nearly broke and or in debt not only to their agent, but all sorts of business folks. Its a terrible epidemic in pro sports really. My guess is Zeke is not very financially stable and likely is on the hook with all sorts of bills and such.
Oh, and you have to put money in the 401K in order for them to match it. That's another reason why AP being broke is just dumber'n dirt. That means he didn't put any into the 401K w/ a 200% match.
