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Terra Alta

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16. that's why the first thing these NFL players need to do

Wed Sep 17, 2014, 06:18 PM

Sep 2014

when they sign a contract, is to hire a financial planner to help them manage their money better. If I were making six figures a WEEK I would make sure I was using it wisely, and would be set for life.

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Adrian Peterson makes $691,000.00...A WEEK??? [View all] trof Sep 2014 OP

He is a star NFL running back. They make lots of money. Comrade Grumpy Sep 2014 #1

So what 's the price of a ticket to a game now? Who can afford it? trof Sep 2014 #6

They are sold out Boom Sound 416 Sep 2014 #30

OK, yeah. But how much? trof Sep 2014 #35

Dude, Boom Sound 416 Sep 2014 #36

It's unlikely a blue collar guy can afford to Jenoch Sep 2014 #41

I just looked it up, ticket prices range from $44-$150 Bjorn Against Sep 2014 #43

Surely enough to hire a nanny that wouldn't beat his child. NuclearDem Sep 2014 #2

My last paycheck was literally like 1/10th of that. Initech Sep 2014 #3

I'd still be happy with a 69k paycheck. ileus Sep 2014 #46

Is that all? joeybee12 Sep 2014 #4

BFL? trof Sep 2014 #7

Bahamian Football League...nt joeybee12 Sep 2014 #9

Naw, that's futboll or something. trof Sep 2014 #19

Fweetball! joeybee12 Sep 2014 #21

Plenty of people could buy and sell him from pocket change Fumesucker Sep 2014 #5

What does the owner make that he is able to pay him? underpants Sep 2014 #12

most of the owners are billionaires Terra Alta Sep 2014 #22

How Fracking Bought the Buffalo Bills underpants Sep 2014 #27

Sure. How does that matter? trof Sep 2014 #20

How does it matter what Peterson makes? Fumesucker Sep 2014 #33

yeah that kind of money to catch and run with a ball is pretty ridiculous. Terra Alta Sep 2014 #8

He'll be broke in 3 years out of football underpants Sep 2014 #13

that's why the first thing these NFL players need to do Terra Alta Sep 2014 #16

I was off a bit 78% of NFL'ers are broke in 2 years after leaving the game underpants Sep 2014 #24

Only the most talented players make more than $3m per year. Calista241 Sep 2014 #32

Agreed the NFLPA is horrible underpants Sep 2014 #38

Leaf is still in prison in Montana. Jenoch Sep 2014 #42

They don't make it because they catch and run with a ball The2ndWheel Sep 2014 #18

I don't begrudge player salaries at all. There is a lot of money in the NFL aikoaiko Sep 2014 #10

off topic question GummyBearz Sep 2014 #11

Right this minute? No. I'd need an airplane. But...HAVE I? trof Sep 2014 #14

There are 53 players on a team with a salary cap of 133 million mythology Sep 2014 #15

It's called being a one-percenter (nt) Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #17

If makes you feel better the 32 owners take nearly half of the sports revenue Johonny Sep 2014 #23

The Green Bay Packers are publicly owned and have to report their revenues Calista241 Sep 2014 #25

At least you could buy a few shares of the team. trof Sep 2014 #31

What super rich dude wants to live in Green Bay?? Calista241 Sep 2014 #34

Peterson signed that contract a few years ago. Jenoch Sep 2014 #26

A-rod makes 40K an at bat Boom Sound 416 Sep 2014 #28

Does that include the money he makes on endorsements? Beaverhausen Sep 2014 #29

He's one of the best ever at what he does taught_me_patience Sep 2014 #37

ONE of the best pilots ever? NO! THE best pilot ever. trof Sep 2014 #40

... no common sense to what anyone makes... handmade34 Sep 2014 #39

The theory behind high professional sports salaries is... Xithras Sep 2014 #44

Remember that celebrities don't usually have that money all to themselves AZ Progressive Sep 2014 #45

He is worth it. No one was willing to pay to watch you fly! nt Logical Sep 2014 #47

He's an entertainer. He deserves it LittleBlue Sep 2014 #48

There's an interesting ESPN 30 for 30 called "Broke". tammywammy Sep 2014 #49