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And this is "Breaking News" how??

Sean Payton is a good example, he wants to be a New Orleans coach, but doesn't want to live there even during the playing season, he doesn't even want to live in the state he works in. What great PR for the city of New Orleans.

No surprise to me - I haven't trusted anything anyone connected to pro sports has said since Pete Rose never bet on his own team, Jose Canseco was a liar, Mike Vick knew nothing of dogfighting at his Virginia property, Barry Bonds broke Mark McGwire's HR record, yet he wasn't on: 2 designer steroids, HGH, insulin, testosterone decanoate and trenbalone, Nick Saban denied being a candidate for the Alabama HC job, Bert Favre retired - wait ... that one may still come to fruition.

This is sad. I'd rather watch people that love the game than people that are in it just for the pay check.

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Today's players are very wealthy and out of touch with the common fans.

Pro athletes have been outta touch with the common fan for a couple of decades now. In my opinion.

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Originally posted 04:24 PM ET  02.09 by W_A_M_U?

Pro athletes have been outta touch with the common fan for a couple of decades now. In my opinion.

I would say ever since the late 60's, early 70's when flashy people like Joe Namath started popping up.

Ever since the "Me Generation" appeared, and these numbers don't surprise me. I hear of athletes refusing to sign autographs too. It wasn't that long ago when these guys played for the love of the game, and stayed with one team their whole career.

The GAME has evolved into a BUSINESS for both players and owners.

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Originally posted 04:49 PM ET  02.09 by Bull_Shirt_Retired

Ever since the "Me Generation" appeared, and these numbers don't surprise me. I hear of athletes refusing to sign autographs too. It wasn't that long ago when these guys played for the love of the game, and stayed with one team their whole career.The GAME has evolved into a BUSINESS for both players and owners.

The dawn of free agency created the modern NFL player. If they don't get a contract extension every few years they feel disrespected.

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Originally posted 04:56 PM ET  02.09 by Old No. 4

The dawn of free agency created the modern NFL player. If they don't get a contract extension every few years they feel disrespected.

I agree with you on that. Some are even sitting out with 2 or 3 years left on their contract, just because someone else in the same position makes more money.

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Originally posted 04:28 PM ET  02.09 by Pittfan14

I would say ever since the late 60's, early 70's when flashy people like Joe Namath started popping up.

Yeah, Broadway Joe was an over the top character.

Hmmmmm, I wonder if the 30% are the ones who actually take the field and the 70% are the ones who sit on the BENCH!

Uhhhh DUHH, of course 70% say they do it for the money when only a select few % actually get field time. What else would they say they play it for? Just to sit on the bench or be 3rd or 4th on the depth chart?

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Originally posted 07:41 PM ET  02.09 by Mannny

Hmmmmm, I wonder if the 30% are the ones who actually take the field and the 70% are the ones who sit on the BENCH! Uhhhh DUHH, of course 70% say they do it for the money when only a select few % actually get field time. What else would they say they play it for? Just to sit on the bench or be 3rd or 4th on the depth chart?

haha, i was thinking this, 12 teams make the playoffs out of 32...thats a 37.5% chance of getting in, or a 62.5% chance of not making it. when i first thought of this i thought that maybe close to 70% of the teams weren't making the playoffs, therefore, it's about the money (too all those about to tell me how wrong i am...this is sarcasm)

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Originally posted 05:27 PM ET  02.09 by W_A_M_U?

Yeah, Broadway Joe was an over the top character.

I just wanna kiss you!

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Originally posted 02:39 PM ET  02.09 by Sweets

And this is "Breaking News" how??

And this is "Breaking News" ...where did I say that??? Weird comment, but I think I understand your point. Just don't quote me when I never said that, okay?! Thanx.

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Originally posted 07:41 PM ET  02.09 by Mannny

Hmmmmm, I wonder if the 30% are the ones who actually take the field and the 70% are the ones who sit on the BENCH! Uhhhh DUHH, of course 70% say they do it for the money when only a select few % actually get field time. What else would they say they play it for? Just to sit on the bench or be 3rd or 4th on the depth chart?

No, ACTUAL players, but I'm sure the bench warmers are addressed by getting cut eventually.

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Originally posted 03:18 PM ET  02.09 by {+}SANTA-MARGE{+}

the NFL is first and foremost a = bizzne$$,........i don't blame the player$.

Agree, players get moved around like cattle, but still, a player should at least show some respect for the game, and the fans that support them.

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Originally posted 02:52 PM ET  02.09 by narrator

Sean Payton is a good example, he wants to be a New Orleans coach, but doesn't want to live there even during the playing season, he doesn't even want to live in the state he works in. What great PR for the city of New Orleans.

Never brought up the coach angle in the story, but excellent point. Coaches should show the same respect for their community as the players, but you can't fault some players wanting to catch some rays away from the likes of Detroit or Green Bay in the off season.

I hate hearing that the NFL considers that it still thinks of itself as a reflection of the Blue Collar Worker. I'm tired of seeing players demand million dollar multiyear contracts and then under achieve for all the years except the one before the contract is up. Sure sporting events are part of the entertainment industry but when it comes to football I want to see more tackling and catching than doing little celebratory dances or hamming it up every time the camera is pointed at them.