Wednesday Notes: Matthew Stafford Raking In The Dough
by Sean Yuille on Jul 21, 2010 2:40 PM EDT
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Print- Matthew Stafford is going to make $27.6 million this year from endorsements and his salary with the Lions, putting him 11th on the list of the highest-earning American athletes.
- C.C. Brown is not a fan of the New York media.
Let's hope he really was just the scapegoat and plays better for the Lions."I don't even want to comment on that, because I still, at times, get sensitive about how they did me (wrong) there," Brown said. "The biggest thing with New York is the media controls the team. So whatever the media says, that's what's gonna happen."
Asked if he felt like he was a scapegoat for the Giants' defensive struggles, he added, "I was, I was. Me being the new guy, I was the first guy on the block to be blamed. But it's all right. It's water under the bridge."
- According to Tom Kowalski, Tom Lewand would not be suspended for his DUI arrest if he were a player. Interesting.
- The Lions Kickoff Luncheon is going to be held at Ford Field on Sept. 1.
- Even Brett Favre's agent is sick of his drama queen-like ways.
- Former coach and current FOX analyst Jimmy Johnson is reportedly a contestant on Survivor. Talk about a random story.
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Tom Lewand
I still don’t know how I feel about this, so I thought about what would happen at my job if I got a DUI.
If the place I work found out, would they fire or suspend me? I think the answer to that for most jobs is no, so I guess I give Lewand the benefit of the doubt.
My two favorite teams are the Tigers and Brewers. Drunk tigers. That sounds about right.
Me in 140 characters
I heard Jimmy Johnson only agreed to be on Survivor
after he developed a method to make hair spray out of urine and coconut milk.
I know the contestants are allowed to only bring 1 thing with them
will Jimmy bring hairspray or Extenze?
In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
Pride of Detroits village idiot
wow I love that article.
Brett’s agent was pissed. He is a damn drama queen if you ask me. Play? Don’t play? Get over it and and play ball, or retire to Kiln, MS. It is gettin old.
"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."
Glad he said something
ESPN really is the problem, they’ve become a soap opera network in recent years. I used to love me some ESPN, but I’ve lost a lot of respect for them the last few years. They might as well start covering the WWE in Sportscenter.
+1
LMAO, Hells yea,
"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."
by Rick Chaffee on Jul 21, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
True
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 21, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Jimmy Johnson is reportedly a contestant on Survivor
i love survivor, wonder if its all celebritys?
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
Stafford will earn $27.6 million in salary and endorsements in 2010, according to Sports Illustrated’s annual list of the “Fortunate 50” — the top 50 American money makers in sports.
Of Stafford’s total, $750,000 is from endorsements…
…
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20100721/SPORTS0101/7210400/1126/rss14#ixzz0uLXFi0Rf
So, if only $750k of his $27.6 mil is endorsements, he’s getting almost $27 million in salary alone this year.
That’s over a third of his total $78 million six-year contract (of which only about $41 million is guaranteed).
I’m guessing the Lions are putting as much of Stafford’s #1-overall pay as possible into this uncapped year, which helps our salary cap situation for future years.
Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...
I really, REALLY hate the system
I love Staff, but how does a kid that really has yet to prove ANYTHING make $27 million? Fucking ridiculous.
+1
Iv’e been saying that the last 10 years.
"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."
by Rick Chaffee on Jul 21, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I think they should do it like the NBA as far as how much players make, based off their draft position.
it was to change sometime. i dont know of any fans who agree with the current draft pay.
Not only is it undeserved but its the only sport where teams dont want the number 1 pick. We are proof of what happens when you constantly pick high and pick busts. No team should ever go 0-16 in todays NFL…
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Jul 21, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally agree
I’m glad our boy is getting paid in an uncapped year, but something is fucked when he’s the second highest paid QB in the league this year. Did you see that Darius Heyward-Bey was on that list too ($21,500,000)? Unbelievable- he’s the highest paid WR in the league as I’m typing this sentence. $21.5 million for 9 receptions and 1 touchdown so far.
Why is the NFLPA not demanding a restructuring of the whole system? Veterans have to watch some kids come in and make more money than they made in their entire career in one year when they haven’t played a down in the league. That’s gotta create some jealousy and resentment…or maybe I’m just speaking for myself?
I thought the same thing until
I read an interview with a NFLPA rep. They said that they thought the rookie cap was crazy, but that in the plan the owners put forth they would add the cap and give no guarantees that the extra money would go to vets. From the players perspective, they don’t want to agree to something that will pay the players less money overall—even if it means some crazy money to undeserving players.
With all the cash the NFL gets, I don’t see why they can’t come up with a deal where everyone makes their cash.
Any extra money the NFL has can be donated to
The Wayne Fontes beer and cigar fund.
by Wayne Fontes on Jul 22, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Here's the break down
Courtesy of Rotoworld (<<<<LINK)
4/25/2009: Signed a six-year, $72 million contract. The deal contains $41.75 million guaranteed, including an $18.2 million signing bonus of which half is paid in 2009 and the other half in 2010. Another $6 million is available through incentives based on Stafford playing 35% of the offensive snaps as a rookie and 45% throughout the life of the deal. 2010: $395,000, 2011: $1.17 million, 2012: $1.945 million, 2013: $2.72 million, 2014: $3.495 million, 2015: Free Agent
Random Thought
Why dont the Lions sign Terrell Owens? He would be a great mentor to Calvin, same type of receiver. He would fill in great as our #2 as he still has skills. Burleson is more fit for the Slot position anyways with his 6 foot under 200 lb frame. TO would have to get a new number but I think we should give him a look. We have nothing else to lose.
I still don't think it would work.
T.O wants to be the, no, better yet he demands to be #1. That won’t happen with the Lions.
"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."
by Rick Chaffee on Jul 21, 2010 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
probe was funny!
In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
Pride of Detroits village idiot
C.C. Brown
The Giants blogs last year say the C.C. stands for Can’t Cover, i hope he’s not starting along side Delmas
I remember C.C. when he played for the Texans
And he was good. I think the knock on him is he is not a zone cover guy. But man to man he is pretty good. I am kinda on the fence about him. I will have to trust the coaching staff. But with the rumors about Page. Doesn’t seem like he is the answer here.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
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