they get a bonus as well. i think kenny's is aroud $5m but he point stands.
I’m assuming the QB had his own sweet deal, but If I’m one of their OL (the grunts who give the QB the time to throw to him) or the TE or other receivers (that occupy some of the defenders in order that he’s not always double and triple teamed), and they are getting “nil” as far as payment, there is going to be some disgruntlement. Not just in this particular situation but all teams, at some time or another. Someone glib here will say the skill players always get the glory, but in true pro sports, those other players are at least getting paid something close to what these guys will be making with NIL. It will take some really selfless guys to happily go along with such disparity.
Agree but that's not happening as it's a NFL/NFL players association thing. NFL players like the rule as it leaves more spots for veterans and NFL teams like that they get a free farm system.
Agree. Last time I checked, here in the USA you take what the free market will give you. What are you worth? Whatever the highest bidder is willing to pay.
The rest of the world outside of the relatively small USC fan and alum base will be right there with you. And that won't matter a bit to Riley or Trojan nation.
Reinstating the "sit a year" rule would clean a lot of this up instantly.
And he'll also be happy he took the money while it was on the table.
And if you blow a knee tomorrow you'd still have your job and income.
NFL players don't really care that much. Kid comes out this year or next. Doesn't matter. He's taking a spot. Most guys don't stick around long enough to draw a pension so there's always turnover at the bottom.
Really though? Rich guys buy locker rooms and name meeting rooms. I'd much rather buy players if I were uber rich. Buying players will simply be the new capital donations.
Would be interesting to see the flow of the money and tax implications to all involved.
Addison's NIL deal probably ranks at the very top of world sports, any sport.
Wow, thanks for proving my point. Aaron Rodgers only made $9 million in endorsements and was 45h in the world. With Addison making $3.5 million in "endorsements," that has to rank him in the Top 100 or so in the world out of hundreds of thousands of athletes. He has a world-class "marketing deal." Also, those major stars get the bulk of their endorsements from national brands. Addison will probably be the highest paid athlete in the world in terms of marketing deals from local, non-national companies.
Not close. An uneven playing field just got more uneven. No reason to watch a pro minor league when the NFL is there to watch. No reason to waste Saturdays.
Give me a break. Straight line speed? Some of the greatest WR's ever didn't have great straight line speed. Fitz. Rice. Swann. But man they got behind people because they weren't treadmill trackstars. Learn it.
Addison is a talented kid with no honor, character, loyalty or integrity. It is what it is. Pitt gave him a platform to excel...he did and then pissed on their heads.
Emanuel Sanders is a good comparison for Addison.
I've heard the Sanders/Addison comparison in the past few months and I think it's pretty accurate. Super smooth route runner who has a real high football IQ when it comes to attacking coverages.
No subscription on Twitter, but I have an account. Just gave you a follow on there. Just to make sure - 31-12 and 0-28 would be the last 2 scores of your games.
Yes....he was getting paid at Pitt too. The same way money isn't everything when you look for a job ...I hope.
Truth be told I preferred the tradition school pride etc. over the F you pay me crap now. It's like the NFL without the contracts. At least the NFL has a draft to try to add balance.
