I wonder what it's like being drafted by a team you've hated all your life

[CowboyGil]

I'd play hard for whatever team drafted me, even against the Cowboys. Then after my team played the Cowboys, I'd whip out my Cowboys cap and take it onto the field to get autographed.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Odell Beckham grew up a Cowboys fan. I'll have to hate him until he puts a star on I guess. But I can guarantee you that he'll never give Dallas a discount just to play for them. Offer a player 20m a year to play for a perpetual loser that will never win a SB, or 10m a year to play for their favorite team and see which one they'll take. It's all about the $$.....

Yea, only an idiot would give up $10 million, I can see if you used an example that is close, but for a difference of $10 million a season, you'd have to be dumb to leave that on the table.

 

[ksadler1]

Yea, only an idiot would give up $10 million, I can see if you used an example that is close, but for a difference of $10 million a season, you'd have to be dumb to leave that on the table.

Ok, lets say 10m or 12m? And before you start saying they can make it up in endorsements etc etc etc, I have yet to hear ANY PLAYER OR AGENT ever say they signed with a team because they could make it up in endorsements or pay less taxes. 2m difference is still 2m difference. YES, it's all about the $$ to these guys and to a lot of these guys who have never had money, 2m difference could mean the world to them.....

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Money cures all doubts.

 

[ConceptCoop]

The sense of loyalty you feel for a team who picked you would quickly overcome fandom.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I would seriously hate it but I would play my *** off then leave as a FA unless I'm on pace for the HOF, I might consider staying. In order to pull a John Elway you would have to be a QB and more than likely the #1 pick in the draft, otherwise you're going to the team that drafted you.

Selfish bastige.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Personally, I would absolutely hate being drafted by the Cowboys. I want an actually shot at winning a Super Bowl.

 

[jaybird]

Perspective matters. Cowboys fans tend to think they are the only NFL fans that love God, salute the American flag and love their families. In the big picture there are things more important than football. In the end it's a business whose product just so happens to be pro football. I am a true blue diehard Cowboys fan but I am also part of a much bigger team called the US Armed Forces(retired). Most of us love football and I'm sorry to report, not all Cowboys fans. Does that mean they won't have my six when it matters? No. It's a profession that requires tolerance for all walks of life in this country. It's a shame other people don't have this perspective.

Division is killing our American culture. We should all get along yet we allow race, religion, age , gender, sexual orientation and yes, sports team preference to divide us. When did accepting a fellow countrymen require him or her to like the "right" NFL team or for a player to play for a certain team? We all love football and willingly love supporting our favorite team. Whether you're a Steeler fan or a Cowboys fan, whether you're a Dolphins fan or a Raiders fan, we all have more in common than we have as difference. We should be able to accept one another. Players rarely end up on the team they grew up supporting. Mean Joe Green is from Texas, Tony Dorsett is from Pennsylvania. They both cashed a check with the NFL shield on it. Likewise, cashing a check from a team other than the Cowboys should feel just as good to all player. Doing so means you are living the American dream.

Amen well stated
We talk about Hating the skins, Eagles etc. but it's not reality. Football to me is a temporary escape from reality and pressure of life. It's only entertainment. I truly respect most who's talented enough to play at this level. Yes I hate the eagles, skins and giants etc. buts it's not real hate.

Thank you for your service to our country.
Forever Cowboys fan.

 

[endersdragon]

I'd have the greatest QB statistical career of all-time and then purposely throw a game-losing INT in the final seconds of the Super Bowl against the Cowboys. Doesn't get more fan than that.

Ummm... didn't some baseball players get banned for life for doing that sort of thing?

 

[Doomsay]

A few checks and they're your BFF

And Cheerleaders

 

[MrPeanutbutter]

I would argue a number of these players spent more time honing their own skill than worrying about their team. By the time these players get to the NFL, they likely haven't cheered quite as enthusiastically for a long time.

 

[casmith07]

A few checks and they're your BFF

This. $ talks, fanaticism walks.

 

[lqmac1]

I think us commoners can somewhat relate. It's like going to college, getting your dream job and then your company's rival throws more money and recruits you over there. Moral of the story: Money

 

[jobberone]

That hated team writing you a check for a million plus will change your perspective real quick.

If you can't love the team you want love the team you're with.

 

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[Carson]

I would argue a number of these players spent more time honing their own skill than worrying about their team. By the time these players get to the NFL, they likely haven't cheered quite as enthusiastically for a long time.

Bingo. Throw in the fact they are way more loyal to their college teams than an nfl team

 

[JBS]

To get to the point where someone is this passionate about who they love and who they hate, requires a ton of hours..years of investment

These athletes don't have time to invest that kind of time into it..that passion / hate for teams isn't there...they're too busy creating a career for themselves

 

[tico]

Perspective matters. Cowboys fans tend to think they are the only NFL fans that love God, salute the American flag and love their families. In the big picture there are things more important than football. In the end it's a business whose product just so happens to be pro football. I am a true blue diehard Cowboys fan but I am also part of a much bigger team called the US Armed Forces(retired). Most of us love football and I'm sorry to report, not all Cowboys fans. Does that mean they won't have my six when it matters? No. It's a profession that requires tolerance for all walks of life in this country. It's a shame other people don't have this perspective.

Division is killing our American culture. We should all get along yet we allow race, religion, age , gender, sexual orientation and yes, sports team preference to divide us. When did accepting a fellow countrymen require him or her to like the "right" NFL team or for a player to play for a certain team? We all love football and willingly love supporting our favorite team. Whether you're a Steeler fan or a Cowboys fan, whether you're a Dolphins fan or a Raiders fan, we all have more in common than we have as difference. We should be able to accept one another. Players rarely end up on the team they grew up supporting. Mean Joe Green is from Texas, Tony Dorsett is from Pennsylvania. They both cashed a check with the NFL shield on it. Likewise, cashing a check from a team other than the Cowboys should feel just as good to all player. Doing so means you are living the American dream.

Amen to that Bro... I have think about this more, if my son were to get drafted by a rival team! I would 1st thank God for his blessing & slap that Pigeon, Winers, Fakers, Gnats, or Deadskins Jersey with our last name on the back quicker than Drew Henson's FB career.. Lol