Seattle Seahawks' RB Marshawn Lynch plans to retire
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BronsonLee
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SLEEP MODE
BronsonLee
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When it's in the news like this, it usually means now
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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This is how NFL (or every sport) should be.
- Make $25 million.
- Retire the moment you make that money.
- Make way for newer players.
- Heal, and do something else with life.
- Make $25 million.
- Retire the moment you make that money.
- Make way for newer players.
- Heal, and do something else with life.
He means he's retiring this off-season
Yeah, running backs don't last long. It's a tough position. Can't really fault anyone for putting their health before the sport.
Walter White Walker
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It's ok, Thomas Rawls got this.
Gordon Shumway
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No no...he means in 10 years, silly.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
This offseason.
Good for him though I read somewhere he has 50 million untouched. Seems like a smart dude.
BronsonLee
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Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Smart man! This is how it should be! I dislike players spending money like it's free. They should be smart and save and start a business and retire at 30. Heal your body, and live! Googling shows a few smart players retiring early and doing other things that they love.
Though this might be concerning for Marshawn: "Marshawn Lynch could owe the Seahawks millions if he retires"
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...could-owe-the-seahawks-millions-if-he-retires
Most RBs retire at his age anyways (he'll be 30 in a month or two). The damage is done.
Most likely uses all his endorsement money.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Probably lived off endorsement deals. I heard Gronk does the same exact thing.
Living off sponsorships and maybe rookie money.
Yeah. The gm said that too. Yet still got money and years on his contract. I'll put money on him leaving for another team. He's smart.work this year to be professional and heal up to not look too angry.then bounce later,that superbowl decision was embarrassing. They really wanted Wilson to be the hero of the team. Go ahead.
Concrete Charlie
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Good for him. Get out while you're still healthy.
entremet
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He has a business I believe, plus endorsements. Dude is smart.
That's not new. Gronk puts all his pay into savings and just lives on his endorsement money. Some NFL players actually think about things like the future.
I used the words Gronk and think in the same sentence....weird
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
I think he really is done. He was going to retire last year but his whole team got him to stay.
Gordon Shumway
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Gronk is the same. Says he hasn't spent a dime from his contract or signing bonuses. Still wears his favorite jeans from highs school.
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/06/rob-gronkowski-says-he-hasnt-spent-one-dime-of-his-nfl-salary
Aww. Back to peterson. :-/
shiftplusone
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I really liked watching him play, but good for him
Shaq made like 300 million over his career from his salary, also completely untouched
Endorsements and investments and the like.
Shaq made like 300 million over his career from his salary, also completely untouched
Endorsements and investments and the like.
Wanda/Wander
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Someone in those comments nailed it. If this article had been about how he blew 50 mil and had nothing left the comment section would be filled with people calling him a "dumb thug, etc" but, since it's a story about an athlete being sensible with their wealth no one has anything to say.
I know Gronk has been doing the same thing. Leaving NFL money alone, and living solely off of endorsement checks.
Beerman462
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Good to hear he's being smart with his money. Maybe those docs about broke superstar athletes helped. It's sad to see these guys go from millionaires to broke. Seeing him show up on this year's Clueless gamer Superbowl edition was cool too.
Locked Out
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Yep, for a couple guys that so many people view as dumb, they're incredibly smart.
Good for him. Make your money, retire when you're satisfied, and live a long, happy life doing shit you enjoy.
outunderthestars
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Saving is a lost art these days, regardless of career choice or income level.
Smart dude.
Not surprising. I knew 100% he was done after he decided not to fly out to MIN for the Wildcard game, even though he was healthy enough to go. Dude just didn't want to play in the subzero temperatures, period. No drive for the game anymore.
Oh well, he was the best running back in the league for a year, has one of the most infamous plays in NFL history, and of course a superbowl championship. It was a great career. /salute
Oh well, he was the best running back in the league for a year, has one of the most infamous plays in NFL history, and of course a superbowl championship. It was a great career. /salute
TheChewyWaffles
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Smart. Very impressive.
NervousXtian
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No, the rest of his body is failing. He was injured most of last season, and at his age.. they were probably cutting him for salary cap reasons.. meaning he'd play for a fraction of what he got last year and would never get a real huge payday again.
It's best he retires... if wasn't hurt all last season he'd be back.. but dude has like what 20 years of football on that body now?
Zen_Arcade
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Dude was smart and saved enough money to win his Bowl and retire early. Even if he probably had some good years left in him.
Good for him.
Good for him.
Shamrock7r
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Dude accomplished every reasonable feat. Was one of the top RBs, got paid, got a championship title. Good for him.
And this is why Emmitt's rushing record won't be touched.
And this is why Emmitt's rushing record won't be touched.
Shamrock7r
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Teams don't spend big money at the Running back position anymore. It goes towards QB, WR, and DE
entremet
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Let's see in 20 years.
I do hope he doesn't suffer much, but going by old football players, even those withouts concussion issues, their bodies are wrecks.
RBs are pretty disposable. He's done well for himself.
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Dat skittles money
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