I'm sure money was a factor, but the contract he signed wasn't crazy expensive and principle value was pretty much what he made last year + incentives. He specifically mentioned how slow the Cowboys moved and if they wanted him they would have sped up their process, which makes me think it was done on purpose.
He wanted to stay in Dallas...he also wanted a chance at one more big payday. The ring is more important to fans than it is to most players.
I am watching the 2014 season now, just saw the texans game.
no it wasnt on purpose, they were debating pros and cons.
Gilmore was never brought in to be a game changer though. A complimentary corner for Diggs and imo performed better then expected after Diggs went down. Some of the games we won Gilmore played a huge part in.
Exactly. The team absolutely cratered and it’s best players and “top notch DC” were the reason why
If the money was close, his agent should have advised him to stay in Frisco. I would have. NYS Smith will be paying 9-10% in state income taxes. That is a huge chunk of change for someone in his tax bracket. I'd like to see his face when he has to write that check.
The thing is with state income taxes, also depends what state you list your permanent residence.
If he had any pride he would resign in protest.
Jerry Jones said this two years ago when they lost to the 49ers. The window is short and they’ll lose players to free agency and they had the pieces. He was saying this, if I remember correctly, in the context of Dak’s play.
He’ll probably realize he made a mistake giving Jerry a discount and long-term contract when he plays with the Jets.
It will be a comparison all season long.
I was actually referring more to the experience of playing for another franchise.It will be a comparison all season long.
Tyron in NY vs. Tyler in Dallas, if he moves to LT. Or any other player that plays LT here.
Get ready for 30 pages threads over it.
Game checks are taxed in the locale the game is played. It has nothing to do with a players permanent residence. When the Cowboys play at Philadelphia, for instance, the Cowboys players pay Pennsylvania Commonwealth income tax and Philadelphia City income tax. Professional athletes playing in New York City pay state and city income tax, plus an additional fee aimed specifically at pro athletes. No wonder the Jets and Giants are fine playing in New Jersey and have no desire for a stadium in NYC. Playing in a no state income tax state has the advantage of at least half your game checks with no state income tax. I believe 8 NFL teams play in states with no state income tax. Agents calculate taxes in negotiations with teams, anyway, so the advantage is more the team’s than the player’s.
That is what I meant about pro sports, since it is considered an entertainment tax, it could be different, and is to what you posted.
and frankly I laugh at that
hey, I am not the one that needs to ego reinforcement like you clearly doYou have as much knowledge as I do....so, I laugh at your opinion, too.
