(NFL) These contracts have crossed the Rubicon

[ChuckyTheGoat]

OK, I get it. They're pro athletes. And we're not.

Most of America is struggling financially. And the near-term horizon doesn't look better.

Keep a running tab on these contracts. Holy shit:

1) CLE: Garrett signs a HUGE deal. I guess it's justified for all the Lombardi trophies he brought to Cle.

2) BUF: Allen signs a record-setting deal w/ guarantees. Was anyone concerned that he WASN'T receiving fair compensation?

3) RAMS: To sign Davonte Adams. Really? Isn't it a tell when two team don't mind shuffling him off?

4) BENGALS: Burrow is actually the one guy who talked about down-sizing his contract. And he's the guy w/ all the leverage. Take less so these WRs can get MORE? Burrow's the guy that makes them look good. Not to mention that Chase held out LAST year and single-handedly hurt their chances to beat the Chiefs. Oh, by the way, they missed the playoffs by exactly one game.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I don't care if someone can AFFORD to pay for game tickets. These salaries are too much, and they pass it on to the fans.

I honestly don't ever need to see an NFL game again. And if I do, I might do it via scalpers at < face-value.

[DrunkHorseplayer]

The Rubicon was crossed in 2000 when Alex Rodriguez signed for 10 years and $250 million. I haven't been to a game in the four major sports in about 15 years; they don't need my money.

[Mac4Lyfe]

The Rubicon was crossed in 2000 when Alex Rodriguez signed for 10 years and $250 million. I haven't been to a game in the four major sports in about 15 years; they don't need my money.

Entertainment is not cheap. Most people will pay to be entertained. Try paying 10 Gs, so your daughter can go to a Taylor Swift concert. How many folks in this forum has dumped life savings on a gambling binge. At least you know the price of admission at sporting events. Beats being hooked on drugs in most cases.

[Easy-Rider 66]

Hey Chuck if the owners are paying these huge deals imagine the coin they are making. Is what it is

[mjsuax13]

Agree with everyone in here. It is what it is. The thing that gets me is guys who don’t win big games are the guys getting paid crazy dollars. A guy like Mahomes, Hurts, winners, etc…do get paid and earn every penny because they generate that level of revenue and media interest. Josh Allen? Burrow? Garrett? Most NBA players? Half the MLB that can’t even conduct an interview in English (I’m Hispanic so I can say that). Guaranteed contracts has also hurt sports like NBA and MLB in my opinion. NFL guarantees dollars but will also cut your ass. NHL in my opinion best bang for your buck across the board.

Anyway- I enjoy sporting events for what they provide me and my family, a fun night out, a team to cheer on together, something to watch other than the chaos in the world, my kids have no delusions though as to who is a hero or or not, I’ve had a high level of success in the world so they ultimately cheer our family on over everything and everyone.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Hey Chuck if the owners are paying these huge deals imagine the coin they are making. Is what it is

That's for sure! In the NFL they call it the Millionaires (veteran players) versus the Billionaires (the owners).

I don't begrudge the owners for doing it. They're working the Money Tree.

I'm saying: Don't be the Sucker who's paying for this stuff. No possible way that the high ticket price is justified.

[Easy-Rider 66]

That's for sure! In the NFL they call it the Millionaires (veteran players) versus the Billionaires (the owners).

I don't begrudge the owners for doing it. They're working the Money Tree.

I'm saying: Don't be the Sucker who's paying for this stuff. No possible way that the high ticket price is justified.

OK yeah I would never pay $500 for a ticket to go to a game. Screw that watch on the redzone. But I think the TV $$$$ is driving the bus though. THX.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

OK yeah I would never pay $500 for a ticket to go to a game. Screw that watch on the redzone. But I think the TV $$$$ is driving the bus though. THX.

The NFL owners literally print $$. They wipe their ass with $100 bills.

Goodell's job description explicitly says: KEEP THE MONEY-TRAIN ROLLING.

[Easy-Rider 66]

The NFL owners literally print $$. They wipe their ass with $100 bills.

Goodell's job description explicitly says: KEEP THE MONEY-TRAIN ROLLING.

capitalism reigns supreme.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

capitalism reigns supreme.

Go back and read Jerry Kramer's book RUN TO DAYLIGHT. Jerry gave a first-hand account of the season.

The GOOD players were negotiating for a bonus of $500 to $1000. On their day off, they'd make a drive up to Door County to do some hunting. In the off-season they all had to pick up a 2nd job. Some would work as insurance agents or sporting coaches. In the early Super Bowl days it wasn't a particularly lucrative career.

When I say cross the Rubicon, I mean it. These guys are in a different stratosphere. If I'm the consumer, I'm saying that they priced themselves out of the market.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

One more follow-up comment. Jerry and his peers were right before the contract explosions. The AFL playing alongside the NFL spurred contract values north.

The AFL owners were mostly oil-men with deep pockets. Good college players would get drafted into BOTH leagues. So, they had two teams bidding on their services.

A RB like Donnie Anderson wasn't NEARLY as good as Paul Hornung or Jim Taylor. But Anderson did very well financially because two teams were bidding on him. I know that the bidding wars led to the two leagues merging.

[Easy-Rider 66]

Go back and read Jerry Kramer's book RUN TO DAYLIGHT. Jerry gave a first-hand account of the season.

The GOOD players were negotiating for a bonus of $500 to $1000. On their day off, they'd make a drive up to Door County to do some hunting. In the off-season they all had to pick up a 2nd job. Some would work as insurance agents or sporting coaches. In the early Super Bowl days it wasn't a particularly lucrative career.

When I say cross the Rubicon, I mean it. These guys are in a different stratosphere. If I'm the consumer, I'm saying that they priced themselves out of the market.

no one forcing anybody to pony up big $$$ to watch a football game. Capitalism at work here. And Like I wrote I think the TV Monies is driving the market Imo.