Money vs. Fans

[Sully]

Well, the examples are endless and again, we will see this acted, once again, in free agency.

Like Jerry Jones, players just L-O-V-E to sell "FOOL'S GOLD" to fans. Latest example: Miles Garrett

Garrett been saying for a few weeks, he wanted out of Cleveland and play for a Superbowl contender.
And just like that, the "money tree" shook and millions of guaranteed green leaves left into Garrett's bank account.
He re-signs with Cleveland and says screw playing for a Superbowl contender, I can buy my own ring and have
millions left over and my future is beyond secured. Like Zack Martin, the Cleveland Browns will waste a talented DE career.

Selling cliches and pyrite are thrown at fans to lift their hopes, get fans to watch, buy merch and get their butts into the seats
It is a business. And the salary cap continues to climb, players/owners enjoy reaping the benefits, while many fans of teams that continue to see no success, live in future hopes.

 

[jsb357]

It is a business.

Sports entertainment franchise... never forget that

 

[Flamma]

Well, the examples are endless and again, we will see this acted, once again, in free agency.

Like Jerry Jones, players just L-O-V-E to sell "FOOL'S GOLD" to fans. Latest example: Miles Garrett

Garrett been saying for a few weeks, he wanted out of Cleveland and play for a Superbowl contender.
And just like that, the "money tree" shook and millions of guaranteed green leaves left into Garrett's bank account.
He re-signs with Cleveland and says screw playing for a Superbowl contender, I can buy my own ring and have
millions left over and my future is beyond secured. Like Zack Martin, the Cleveland Browns will waste a talented DE career.

Selling cliches and pyrite are thrown at fans to lift their hopes, get fans to watch, buy merch and get their butts into the seats
It is a business. And the salary cap continues to climb, players/owners enjoy reaping the benefits, while many fans of teams that continue to see no success, live in future hopes.

Wanting to win for a player was gone with the last century. Do any horses want to win horse races? No, but they run anyway. Players are competitors, so they'll try to win. But it is way down on the priority list for most. Money is now king.

 

[gtb1943]

Wanting to win for a player was gone with the last century. Do any horses want to win horse races? No, but they run anyway. Players are competitors, so they'll try to win. But it is way down on the priority list for most. Money is now king.

I think it depends on the player. Sadly there are not that many that play primarily for love of the game; and also not many that will go for the chance to win over the dollar sign. But to say all are like that is bogus.

 

[Flamma]

I think it depends on the player. Sadly there are not that many that play primarily for love of the game; and also not many that will go for the chance to win over the dollar sign. But to say all are like that is bogus.

I agree. All are not like that. Maybe 1 out of 100 are not like that. This isn't the 60s and 70s. Players now aren't there to win. They are there for a paycheck. We now have some players that are so rich that they are now looking to win a championship. But that's like 1% of the players. Most just want the money. They don't care about winning. That's today's NFL.

 

[gtb1943]

I agree. All are not like that. Maybe 1 out of 100 are not like that. This isn't the 60s and 70s. Players now aren't there to win. They are there for a paycheck. We now have some players that are so rich that they are now looking to win a championship. But that's like 1% of the players. Most just want the money. They don't care about winning. That's today's NFL.

I actually think those that probably love to play the most are the guys fighting to make the practice squad and a chance to play

 

[DandyDon52]

Well, the examples are endless and again, we will see this acted, once again, in free agency.

Like Jerry Jones, players just L-O-V-E to sell "FOOL'S GOLD" to fans. Latest example: Miles Garrett

Garrett been saying for a few weeks, he wanted out of Cleveland and play for a Superbowl contender.
And just like that, the "money tree" shook and millions of guaranteed green leaves left into Garrett's bank account.
He re-signs with Cleveland and says screw playing for a Superbowl contender, I can buy my own ring and have
millions left over and my future is beyond secured. Like Zack Martin, the Cleveland Browns will waste a talented DE career.

Selling cliches and pyrite are thrown at fans to lift their hopes, get fans to watch, buy merch and get their butts into the seats
It is a business. And the salary cap continues to climb, players/owners enjoy reaping the benefits, while many fans of teams that continue to see no success, live in future hopes.

Cleveland was stupid to pay him, just trade him, they are in a build mode now anyway !
It is insane to pay 1 de that much, when you arent even close to contending, and he aint
getting any younger.