NBA-aish Contracts

saden1 · 03-03-2004, 12:34 AM

I can't help but feel that the NFL is headed in the wrong direction with all the big fat contracts that players have been getting recently. I have nothing against the players maximizing their earnings but I'm a bit disgusted with owners and how much they are willing to pay these guys. I mean, what happens when Portis goes down for couple of games or even worse the entire season? Giving guys contracts like these will only hurt the team. This is no longer a team, it is every player for himself.

Ghost · 03-03-2004, 12:41 AM

In general I agree though I'm envisioning the ramifications of the deal Peyton Manning got, not Portis ... his deal is pocket change comparatively speaking. As I posted elsewhere, the bubble will burst eventually. I mean seriously, what kind of signing bonus will Vick get in a few years? $50 million? $100 million? Ridiculous.

Daseal · 03-03-2004, 12:47 AM

Well, I think owners are testing the salary cap. See if the NFL will expand the cap. Considering how much 'all-stars' require to sign, it would balance the league out some. You can actually keep your stars and some decent support players!

I'd like to see a system that can support bringing players up through the draft and have them sit on the bench to learn, but I also don't want to see dynastys again. I'm just glad Im not the one making decesions on this.

BrunellFan · 03-03-2004, 03:03 AM

NFL is becoming more and more a capitalist society. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. There is no middle class in the NFL any more.

Beemnseven · 03-03-2004, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BrunellFan

NFL is becoming more and more a capitalist society. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. There is no middle class in the NFL any more.

Actually, since the salary cap is in place, everybody has equal amounts of money they can spend, and all profits are shared. Every decision that is made is in the interest of the 'common good' -- the NFL.

That is, by definition, Socialism.

MTK · 03-03-2004, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Actually, since the salary cap is in place, everybody has equal amounts of money they can spend, and all profits are shared. Every decision that is made is in the interest of the 'common good' -- the NFL.

That is, by definition, Socialism.

That's how it is for the teams, but not for the players. BrunellFan is right, look at any teams salary chart and it's very top heavy. Each team has a handful of millionaires but the majority of the roster is made up of guys making $500-$750K, which isn't too shabby to your or me but compared to the "top" guys on the team it's chump change.

Phinehas · 03-03-2004, 08:27 AM

Except now, those with the most money can get the best coaches, since coach signings don't count against the cap (and we here in Washington are ever so greatful for this). Anyone think coaches will count against the cap in the future?

--Phin

03-03-2004, 12:34 AM	#1
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 44 Posts: 10,069	NBA-aish Contracts I can't help but feel that the NFL is headed in the wrong direction with all the big fat contracts that players have been getting recently. I have nothing against the players maximizing their earnings but I'm a bit disgusted with owners and how much they are willing to pay these guys. I mean, what happens when Portis goes down for couple of games or even worse the entire season? Giving guys contracts like these will only hurt the team. This is no longer a team, it is every player for himself.

03-03-2004, 03:03 AM	#4
BrunellFan Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 334	NFL is becoming more and more a capitalist society. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. There is no middle class in the NFL any more. __________________ RIP Mark

03-03-2004, 12:41 AM	#2
Ghost Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 298	In general I agree though I'm envisioning the ramifications of the deal Peyton Manning got, not Portis ... his deal is pocket change comparatively speaking. As I posted elsewhere, the bubble will burst eventually. I mean seriously, what kind of signing bonus will Vick get in a few years? $50 million? $100 million? Ridiculous.

03-03-2004, 12:47 AM	#3
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Well, I think owners are testing the salary cap. See if the NFL will expand the cap. Considering how much 'all-stars' require to sign, it would balance the league out some. You can actually keep your stars and some decent support players! I'd like to see a system that can support bringing players up through the draft and have them sit on the bench to learn, but I also don't want to see dynastys again. I'm just glad Im not the one making decesions on this.

03-03-2004, 08:27 AM	#7
Phinehas Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 106	Except now, those with the most money can get the best coaches, since coach signings don't count against the cap (and we here in Washington are ever so greatful for this). Anyone think coaches will count against the cap in the future? --Phin

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