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The average career earnings for an NFL player is somewhere around $5 million. That's a lot of money, but I'd argue it isn't a crazy amount to make over an entir
by bearcobra 9y ago
The average career earnings for an NFL player is somewhere around $5 million. That's a lot of money, but I'd argue it isn't a crazy amount to make over an entire career while in the top 1% of the field.
- slantyyz 9y ago>> The average career earnings for an NFL player is somewhere around $5 million. Is that before paying management/agency fees + taxes, or after?
- moretai 9y agoProbably before. You should watch 30 for 30: Broke. I'm sure some of it is hyperbole, but I'm also I'm sure it's way worse for some players. They probably just get screwed.
- slantyyz 9y agoI've seen it. Unless you are good with your money and have a lasting career as an above average performer, I'm not sure that a lot of pro athletes are as wealthy as people think.