Calvin Johnson gets 7-yr $132 million contract

Danno · 03-14-2012, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

Calvin Johnson's contract effects Drew's contract about as much as my salary effects yours.

Funny, they were just discussing how his contract affects Drew's negotiations on NFL network, AND WWL.

alexonfyre · 03-14-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Funny, they were just discussing how his contract affects Drew's negotiations on NFL network, AND WWL.

Then I suppose you are right, since WWL and NFL Network are correct about everything and never use weak excuses to bring up popular stories.

Danno · 03-14-2012, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

Calvin Johnson's contract effects Drew's contract about as much as my salary effects yours.

Ohh, and yet another one to add to the mix...

@JeffDuncanTP Brees reportedly asking for $23M per year in first three years. Saints reportedly have offered $18M. CJ deal gives Brees camp more leverage.

DblBogey · 03-15-2012, 07:01 AM

Over it! That kind of salary is wrong in so many ways. I think they have gone from stupid to insane with regards to players salaries. We are, IMHO, witnessing the ultimate demise of pro football, this is the beginning of the end. Maybe i am too old school for today's game. Whatever happened to playing for the love of the game. Remembering the days when Johnny U and all other players had off-season jobs just to survive. What makes things worse is most players today cannot manage their "wealth". It is stupid, ridiculous and absolutely f...ing insane. Our priorties in the US are so screwed up . . . see how many of these so called superstars will defend you if America is invaded and our troops, who we owe our way of life to, can barely make it on their wages, or our first responders. I could continue for a while on this rant but it is pointless when we place more importance in a football player than others that are more critical to our daily lives. It is not just the NFL, it is NBA, MLB, PGA, NASCAR and all other over-priced assinine "entertainers" as well. I for one am over it!

RaginCajun83 · 03-14-2012, 12:44 PM

WOW .... Larry Fitzgerald's contract looks like chump change now

TheOak · 03-14-2012, 12:50 PM

Another plus for "spreading the ball around" with recievers....

No one reciever gets Calvin Johnson syndrom.

"This looks like a deal that should make both sides happy."
Look into the owners eyes and ask him how happy he is about writing that check.

SloMotion · 03-14-2012, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

"This looks like a deal that should make both sides happy."
Look into the owners eyes and ask him how happy he is about writing that check.

Well, knowing what I know about the Fords, they wouldn't have written it were they not completely happy with it. They are shrewd investors. This is a huge sign to the fans and the NFL ...

... I can't believe it, I never thought I would see the day ... the Lions are going to make a serious run at a SuperBowl ... <sniff> ...

"I'm feeling a little verklempt ... talk amongst yourselves .. here's a topic: the holy roman empire ... it was neither holy, nor roman, nor was it an empire. discuss..."

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FinSaint · 03-14-2012, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

"I'm feeling a little verklempt ... talk amongst yourselves .. here's a topic: the holy roman empire ... it was neither holy, nor roman, nor was it an empire. discuss..."

The historian in me is trying to take over with counter arguments, but I think I'll just let it go.

jokeray · 03-14-2012, 01:10 PM

WOO HOO!

foreverfan · 03-14-2012, 04:27 PM

03-14-2012, 04:36 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by alexonfyre Calvin Johnson's contract effects Drew's contract about as much as my salary effects yours. Funny, they were just discussing how his contract affects Drew's negotiations on NFL network, AND WWL.

03-14-2012, 05:10 PM	#2
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by Danno Funny, they were just discussing how his contract affects Drew's negotiations on NFL network, AND WWL. Then I suppose you are right, since WWL and NFL Network are correct about everything and never use weak excuses to bring up popular stories.

03-14-2012, 06:40 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by alexonfyre Calvin Johnson's contract effects Drew's contract about as much as my salary effects yours. Ohh, and yet another one to add to the mix... @JeffDuncanTP Brees reportedly asking for $23M per year in first three years. Saints reportedly have offered $18M. CJ deal gives Brees camp more leverage.

03-15-2012, 07:01 AM	#4
DblBogey 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 538	Over it! That kind of salary is wrong in so many ways. I think they have gone from stupid to insane with regards to players salaries. We are, IMHO, witnessing the ultimate demise of pro football, this is the beginning of the end. Maybe i am too old school for today's game. Whatever happened to playing for the love of the game. Remembering the days when Johnny U and all other players had off-season jobs just to survive. What makes things worse is most players today cannot manage their "wealth". It is stupid, ridiculous and absolutely f...ing insane. Our priorties in the US are so screwed up . . . see how many of these so called superstars will defend you if America is invaded and our troops, who we owe our way of life to, can barely make it on their wages, or our first responders. I could continue for a while on this rant but it is pointless when we place more importance in a football player than others that are more critical to our daily lives. It is not just the NFL, it is NBA, MLB, PGA, NASCAR and all other over-priced assinine "entertainers" as well. I for one am over it!
DblBogey 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 538	Hey Goodell . . . This year we will kick ass for free!

03-14-2012, 05:33 PM	#8
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by SloMotion "I'm feeling a little verklempt ... talk amongst yourselves .. here's a topic: the holy roman empire ... it was neither holy, nor roman, nor was it an empire. discuss..." The historian in me is trying to take over with counter arguments, but I think I'll just let it go. SloMotion likes this.

03-14-2012, 12:44 PM	#5
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	WOW .... Larry Fitzgerald's contract looks like chump change now

03-14-2012, 12:50 PM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Another plus for "spreading the ball around" with recievers.... No one reciever gets Calvin Johnson syndrom. "This looks like a deal that should make both sides happy." Look into the owners eyes and ask him how happy he is about writing that check.

03-14-2012, 01:10 PM	#9
jokeray Jackwagon! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 211	WOO HOO!
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03-14-2012, 04:27 PM	#10
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