08-07-2018, 10:28 AM
(08-06-2018, 11:09 AM)bengalguy71 Wrote: The discussion did turn to the players having football the number one thing in their life. Living, breathing, and dying football! Yes, some fans believe, because they pay their money, that's how these guys should perceive their 'job'.
My point was that it's just a job! Their 9-5. For many, football is NOT their life blood. That's what this video supports. They are fortunate to be making the money they are making, and yes, I believe they are overpaid prima donnas that I will never contribute to anymore. My choice, and because I am in the tiny minority, is the reason these guys make the money they do, because regardless of how much this sport might digress and prices increase, there will ALWAYS be those face painted shirtless fans who live and breathe football that will keep lining the pockets of these men playing a kids game.
Did the conversation get off topic to the original post, yes, and that diversion was what this post is all about, right or wrong.
Sorry man, I don't see any comments about the players on a personal level. Not any talking about any player's commitment to the game. Let alone any comments from me in that regard. So I don't know why your comment was made and why it was directed toward me.
As far as commitment level of players. NO one except the players themselves can truly know how committed a player is.
Some players are only interested in their next contract, others are interested in winning the SB, some want to be in the HOF and some want all 3. It is fine if they just are concerned with making big money as long as they don't take plays off. When they are on the field I would like them to play with the goal to win, not just to put on a show for the sake of getting their name out there so that they can get a big contract.
Of course I can't know what a player is thinking during any game or at any moment. I can speculate but I wouldn't know.
Now the discussion seems to have turned to which player would you take over another. BFine is going for potential, while I am going for known and proven. Neither one of us are wrong as if a player lives up to their potential then they will do great things, while I am not wrong because a players known potential and limitations can be schemed for. Just look at Carolina.
