the eagles went to a lot of trouble to get T.O.
they sent draft picks/players to the 49ers and ravens when they weren't required to. THEN, instead of making T.O. play under an "unprofitable" deal (the one he was still under with the 49ers), they give him a new, better one. now he is crying about this
i understand that NFL teams can cut a player whenever they want, but that's the business. you think you can go make more money doing something else? then stfu, retire and go do it. these players aren't a slave to anyone. if they had actually taken advantage of the incredible opportunities afforded to them (free athletic scholarship to some of the best schools in america) and took the time to LEARN something instead of prepping for the nfl then they would have some options in life.
but nope. they take the minimum amount of courses, bs their way to get minimum gpa, and leave school early without graduating. this isn't all players, but my point is this:
if someone gave me $5 million right now, today, i would be set for life. there is no way i would squander that money and i would be content at that point. T.O. and many other players who whine about contracts have made a lot more than that over the past few years, so i feel no sorrow for them. yes NFL teams can cut you whenever they want, but that is the profession you chose to enter