Why do so many NFL players go bankrupt?

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Originally Posted by Mc2guy

Hubris is the downfall of many a man. Keep thinking its all about how "smart" you are. Until you've walked in another man's shoes, it's all conjecture.

Can you explain to me why it takes knowledge, or intelligence, or whatever to protect yourself from spending all your money??

Because my 3 year old is capable of looking in her piggy bank and counting how many quarters she has, and whether she has enough to buy a Dora doll.