dfv87 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Edge is a tremendous football player, but I kinda see him as the poster boy for what is wrong with professional athletes today. Is he all about the $$$$ or am I reading this guy wrong. I just cannot get a decent read on him, what kind of teammate was he in Indy? Will he be the kind of player that could lead Ari out of the dog house of the NFL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Its simple, he os going to Arizona to win a Super Bowl that has eluded him in Indy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 The Edge has always been about money. He does hide it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 yep. 30 mil for 4 years. According to Peter King in MMQB, the first 20 mil will be paid in the first 2 years. Wouldn't you take that deal? Even if it meant playing for AZ? I would....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Arizona is nice, and they have a brand new stadium being built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) He got an immediate bonus of $7 million and to make sure he didn't run out of cash will get an additional $4.5 million later this week. yep. 30 mil for 4 years. According to Peter King in MMQB, the first 20 mil will be paid in the first 2 years. Wouldn't you take that deal? Even if it meant playing for AZ? I would....... 1366693[/snapback] Would I take $20 million VS $15 to play for a better team? After the first $10 million or so I wouldn't go for dollars alone. Perhaps he likes the area of coaches...maybe it's just the money. Edited March 13, 2006 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 The average high temperature in Indianapolis during the month of December is 39 degrees. The average LOW temperature in Tempe during the month of December is 40 degrees. And they're paying him a buttload of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Edge is a tremendous football player, but I kinda see him as the poster boy for what is wrong with professional athletes today.Is he all about the $$$$ or am I reading this guy wrong. I just cannot get a decent read on him, what kind of teammate was he in Indy? Will he be the kind of player that could lead Ari out of the dog house of the NFL? 1366679[/snapback] I'm no Indy follower, but although he would skip the off-season non-mandatory drills he always showed up in shape and gave 100% on the field from what I could tell. After his injury a few years back, this kind of contract was his #1 priority. He went out and earned it and I say good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 The average high temperature in Indianapolis during the month of December is 39 degrees. The average LOW temperature in Tempe during the month of December is 40 degrees. And they're paying him a buttload of money. 1366709[/snapback] And what is the average temperature in Arizona in August and september? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 It's certainly about time that the Cards were an offensive juggernaut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfv87 Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) He is a MIA guy that spends any free time back in MIA so the temps do not seem to me to be an issue? My point/question is he sure that the money will be worth getting tackled for a loss over and over as that O line is marginal at best. :doah: I also agree with the point that after $10M or so what difference does it really make? Edited March 13, 2006 by dfv87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Edge is a tremendous football player, but I kinda see him as the poster boy for what is wrong with professional athletes today. 1366679[/snapback] Why else would they play in the NFL? I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to get the most money he can possibly get. This is a job for him, not a game. Its simple, he os going to Arizona to win a Super Bowl that has eluded him in Indy... 1366688[/snapback] I wouldn't underestimate the Cards this year. They have an excellent defense and their offense has all the weapons necessary. I see them at or near the top of the NFC. I'm no Indy follower, but although he would skip the off-season non-mandatory drills he always showed up in shape and gave 100% on the field from what I could tell. After his injury a few years back, this kind of contract was his #1 priority. He went out and earned it and I say good for him. 1366714[/snapback] He has also been a quite and consistent team player. I don't remember any whining about not getting many TD's during Manning's record breaking year. I also agree with the point that after $10M or so what difference does it really make? 1366722[/snapback] In that case, why wouldn't everyone with money retire immediately after their first 10 million? Why would billionaires continue to conduct business when they can retire comfortably? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 And what is the average temperature in Arizona in August and september? 1366717[/snapback] 78 degrees when you are inside air conditioned practice facilities and stadiums...not to mention thier training camps are at NAU i believe which is much cooler than the valley My point/question is he sure that the money will be worth getting tackled for a loss over and over as that O line is marginal at best. thats what people been saying about tiki the last three years and he has put together a string of excellent seasons...edge should be no different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I guess he figured Indy had their best shot at a SB & lost it. Now at his age he knows he needs to cash in before it's too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKF Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 He really felt like he got screwed financially after he blew out his knee. He just decided to adopt the same attitude that the owners have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 He really felt like he got screwed financially after he blew out his knee. He just decided to adopt the same attitude that the owners have. 1366839[/snapback] nah... he had that about him before hand. I remember before the accident... same season... he was just supposed to take a couple knees and run out the clock... but he played like crazy for a touchdown... because he said - with every yard, he heard 'ka-ching, ka-ching' The man's always always always been about the money... but for him - it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKF Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 nah... he had that about him before hand. I remember before the accident... same season... he was just supposed to take a couple knees and run out the clock... but he played like crazy for a touchdown... because he said - with every yard, he heard 'ka-ching, ka-ching' The man's always always always been about the money... but for him - it works 1366853[/snapback] Oh sure, I am running 30 yards down the field, pumped up, with a full head of steam, and I am supposed to think about the fact that it would be smarter for me to kneel on the 1" line than to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Nothing wrong with wanting the money. It's not like he went to the 49ers or Texans anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I wouldn't consider Edge "money-hungry", but he certainly didn't go to the Cardinals to win a SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Good luck Edge. Hated to see him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I wouldn't consider Edge "money-hungry", but he certainly didn't go to the Cardinals to win a SB. 1366875[/snapback] why not? young talented team...shore up the O-line and they got a shot ina few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 why not? young talented team...shore up the O-line and they got a shot ina few years 1366891[/snapback] Kurt Warner isn't young and is injury-prone. They're not going to win without him and the chances of him playing a full season are next to nil. Their defense was also ranked 26th in points allowed last year. I don't see a lot of talent on that side of the ball and am not optimistic about their future. "Shoring up the O-line" isn't as easy as you make it sound. They're the absolute worst in the league right now (TWO rushing TDs last year!) and it would take a complete overhaul for them to become "good" within the next two or three years. That would also include signing veteran free agents. Given that they passed up on Hutchinson, I don't see any evidence of them trying to improve through any means other than the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I wouldn't consider Edge "money-hungry", but he certainly didn't go to the Cardinals to win a SB. 1366875[/snapback] Something intrigued him there. Perhps Denny and the coaches told him something he liked. Perhaps they told him they would use him more than they did in Indy. With those WR's they could have a great offense with a little blocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Kurt Warner isn't young and is injury-prone. They're not going to win without him and the chances of him playing a full season are next to nil. Their defense was also ranked 26th in points allowed last year. I don't see a lot of talent on that side of the ball and am not optimistic about their future. "Shoring up the O-line" isn't as easy as you make it sound. They're the absolute worst in the league right now (TWO rushing TDs last year!) and it would take a complete overhaul for them to become "good" within the next two or three years. That would also include signing veteran free agents. Given that they passed up on Hutchinson, I don't see any evidence of them trying to improve through any means other than the draft. 1366949[/snapback] Hate to say this, but I think Billy's right. For years I've thought okay, they've improved the team and this year their going to be good. Until they prove they have that losing mentality taken care of, I won't believe it. I actually think there are other issues involved. They always seem to be getting killed with injuries every year. I'm also not convinced that the coaching staff is good enough to develop talent in the trenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 It would be easier for him to go to the Superbowl with the Cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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