07-30-2023, 03:31 AM
(07-29-2023, 06:44 PM)Nepa Wrote: Not certain of your point here. Are you saying that the more money one has the more you have the opportunity to be philanthropic? If so, I'm not sure it applies to the situation we are discussing here.
The people on your list, like Bill Gates, were individuals who created a new industry or who made their wealth in a way vastly different than the zero sum game that is the reality of a NFL player in an industry with a salary cap. In Joe Burrow's case, the more he makes, the more he can be philanthropic, sure, but it also means less money available to another player and their ability to be philanthropic.
If Joe Burrow wishes to join the ultrawealthy in a way that does not reduce the pot for other players, then he can use his money to build a business or can do commercials, etc.
I hate the way that Jerry Jones mentions Micah Parsons in refusing to renegotiate one of his players contracts, but his statement shows the reality of a league with a salary cap or limited money to put toward salaries: ""We need the money to pay [Micah] Parsons. We need the money to pay the players that we got to pay in the future. It's a fact. It's not even a philosophy. It's just a fact. "
I do think that Joe is a player who is well aware of this and will take more into account than just his own wealth, but will also look out for his teammates, the team, the franchise, and the fans. We will see. I still kind of expect an agreement to come before the end of training camp.
If you made more money could you donate more? Would you take less in salary so a co-worker could possibly donate more?
Yes, that’s what I’m saying. You don’t see poor people on that list of philanthropists.
The NFL is not a zero sum game. Who came up with the salary cap? The salary cap is just a mechanism to control expenses so a small fraternity of billions can poor mouth when it comes to paying players to ensure the owners make a profit. Jerry Jones is the perfect example.
