Cardinals and Fitzgerald Agree on New Deal

What was the guranteed portion of Nate Clements deal with the 49ers? I know the total of Clements deal was $80 million or so, but how much of Clements contract is guranteed? It's the guranteed portion that counts because almost always players will neve see the ecessive back end of the deals made now.

30 Million guaranteed is a lot of money...

Well, not really, I mean after taxes he'll probably only have about 20M. Seriously, how's he gonna feed his family on that???

Well, not really, I mean after taxes he'll probably only have about 20M. Seriously, how's he gonna feed his family on that???

Depends many of these athelete's often have divorces that can cause huge money problems - just ask Michael Strahan - he got hosed by his ex wife and people were coming to his house when he put items like tvs up for sale to get whatever money he could to make the payments. Also Strahan propbably would have retired last year if he didn't need more money. At least Strahan got a ring that should help pay for the divorce. The court system on awardings is getting way outta hand and needs to be capped.

Depends many of these athelete's often have divorces that can cause huge money problems - just ask Michael Strahan - he got hosed by his ex wife and people were coming to his house when he put items like tvs up for sale to get whatever money he could to make the payments. Also Strahan propbably would have retired last year if he didn't need more money. At least Strahan got a ring that should help pay for the divorce. The court system on awardings is getting way outta hand and needs to be capped.

I think that speaks volumes to our society. No matter how much you make, you always want more and spend more than you should...sometimes to a fault!

Also to follow up on Bill B's point, these guys have to pay for agents along with security services(not just bodyguards but private cars when needed for safety) when they decide to go out to the store, vacation, etc etc. Also they probably need to eat more nutritious natural foods which cost more due to the standard of preparation.

While I agree many players spend lavishly, there are some large fixed costs that come with the occupation us common folk forget about.

Contract is rediculous...he had them over the barrel when he hit those performance escalators. He was due 30 mil in the next 2 years anyway and he's too good to cut or trade. He forced their hand on a 4 year deal which will put him in free agency at like 28...dude is set up.

good for Larry who's a great athlete bad for Philly..Better for us.

good for Larry who's a great athlete bad for Philly..Better for us.

I agree. He's a good WR that I didn't wanna have to see the Skins line up against. Glad he's staying over there.

dammit Smootsmack, you just cut the lifeline from my other thread!!! lol

Well, not really, I mean after taxes he'll probably only have about 20M. Seriously, how's he gonna feed his family on that???

haha, touche, I cant belive Spreewell is bankrupt...crazy...