Former Giants player attacks Drew Brees for Saints QB's comments about retired players

hagan714 · 01-18-2013, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

I don't think those of the old days have an excuse either. I don't believe they made less playing football than they would have with a normal job. But that's neither here nor there. My main problem is who says these guys HAD to pass up a degree? If you're going to college to play football, what's stopping you from getting a degree? What's stopping them from working a regular job that doesn't even require a degree? As much as I love to rag on the NFL big wigs, this issue is not their responsibility. The economy and the job market itself was far better back then than it is now. My old job isn't going to pay my bills when I'm old, so these retired players need to stop whining.

before the big jump in salaries it was not uncommon to see players making 30k for the season and working a second job in the summer.

I remember stories of players with degrees playing for less money than the degree would bring.

Back in the day many of the players played because they loved the game. Money was not the #1 driving force it is today.

Thus the down fall in the quality of the game.
Money making is TV ratings.
TV ratings are points on the scoreboard
Changes in Defense rules protect the TV ratings
Protect the TV ratings keeps the money rolling in

Question is who is protecting the quality of the game?

In my book NO ONE.

Anyways none of this would have happened without them. are some trying to cash in? yes. There are other that should be heard

01-18-2013, 10:41 AM	#17
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Former Giants player attacks Drew Brees for Saints QB's comments about retired players Originally Posted by burningmetal I don't think those of the old days have an excuse either. I don't believe they made less playing football than they would have with a normal job. But that's neither here nor there. My main problem is who says these guys HAD to pass up a degree? If you're going to college to play football, what's stopping you from getting a degree? What's stopping them from working a regular job that doesn't even require a degree? As much as I love to rag on the NFL big wigs, this issue is not their responsibility. The economy and the job market itself was far better back then than it is now. My old job isn't going to pay my bills when I'm old, so these retired players need to stop whining. before the big jump in salaries it was not uncommon to see players making 30k for the season and working a second job in the summer. I remember stories of players with degrees playing for less money than the degree would bring. Back in the day many of the players played because they loved the game. Money was not the #1 driving force it is today. Thus the down fall in the quality of the game. Money making is TV ratings. TV ratings are points on the scoreboard Changes in Defense rules protect the TV ratings Protect the TV ratings keeps the money rolling in Question is who is protecting the quality of the game? In my book NO ONE. Anyways none of this would have happened without them. are some trying to cash in? yes. There are other that should be heard
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