Diehardblues
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Probably would depend on our backgrounds how well we would have managed our money.To me, I think about the older players (Giants or otherwise) that played in an era where the contracts they signed had little or no provision for the NFL to pay for their disabilities later in life because of their NFL tenure.
That’s the group that needs help for health reasons like you said regardless if they squandered their money from their playing days.
I would also say, how would any of us have fared if we became an NFL player when we were 21, had a big influx of cash along w all the other temptations and issues that accompany being rich and famous?
Unfortunately many players come from impoverished and challenging environments with little if any proper financial guidance . This is their first taste of real money. And they live it up like it’s always going to be there.
The NFL does provide a pension for all players with at least 3 years on a roster .
https://firstquarterfinance.com/nfl-pension-plan-retirement-plan/
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