Zero2Cool
10 years ago
Kyle Orton wants to retire, but if he does then the Cowboys would force him to pay $3 million back. If Kyle Orton plays he will earn $3.25 million.

The Cowboys are right up there at the top of my teams I dislike, thanks to the 90's. I unrealistically put myself in Kyle Orton's shoes.

Pay the Cowboys $3 million to NOT play, or get paid by the Cowboys in the sum of $3.25 million to play?


My initial thinking was hell no, I don't want to forever be a part of Cowboys history. Then I think of what the $3.25 million, (err, wait, it would be more like $2.1 million after taxes) could provide for my daughters. Each of them could attend any college they want and each of them could have the wedding of their dreams.

As mentioned, it is unrealistic, but for that amount of money, what it could do for my family, I begrudgingly think I would do it.

How about you? A Packers fan playing backup QB for the dreaded Dallas Cowboys?
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wpr
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10 years ago
Only fans have the luxury of liking or disliking a certain organization. Players are punching a time clock.

TAKE THE MONEY!!!

it is a sweet gig. He is a backup for Romo so he would only be playing half the time.
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mi_keys
10 years ago
I take the money and patiently wait for one last chance to ping Jerry Jones in the balls with an "errant" throw.
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azrunning
10 years ago
Orton's already made the money, his kids want for nothing. Has he given a reason for not wanting to play? More time with the family is priceless. However given the money at stake, I'd play.
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beast
10 years ago

Guaranteed me 2 million (real U.S.) dollars (after taxes) and I'll play for any professional football team these is (assuming all I'm being asked to do is play/practice football)... THAT'S RIGHT... any professional football team, including the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Ohio State Buckeyes or USC Trojans.... even the Jacksonville Sharks and San Antonio Talons (both in the AFL)... I'm just keeping it real... offer guaranteed 2 million and I think almost everyone else who doesn't have millions would do the same.


But if Orton shoes... it depends, how smart has he been with his money, if smart then let him do what ever the heck he wants (as far as football goes).
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Zero2Cool
10 years ago
The Buckeyes get paid more per year than what Orton is aligned to make, so that reference = null.
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10 years ago

The Buckeyes get paid more per year than what Orton is aligned to make, so that reference = null.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 



They are a better team than many of the other professional teams. Just like so many of the SEC pro teams.
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Wade
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10 years ago
Take the money.

Easy choice for me. And as much as Jones is an asshole in his public persona, I'd love to have the chance to regularly interact with a billionaire.

You are your network, and if you've got a chance to add Jones to your network or make him a stronger connection, you should go for it.

Only reason I wouldn't is if I've had multiple concussions.
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