every player has that dream callin it quits when on top like John Elway did....but when is the best time to call it quits when you cant meat that dream?
2007-05-27 20:12:07 · 15 answers · asked by hot shot 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Thats an individual call.
Elway pre planned his retirement and, like Joe Theisman, had an excellent plan beyond football.
Some players have "the plan" and just can't seem to give up the sport...if you were getting paid better money than the average doctor or lawyer, would you give up something you love to do?
Other players are busy living so large they can't afford to retire. And there are still those that either have no plan...no clue what they'll do...OR...they don't have a long career and get out because of injuries and find other things to do.
Good question by the way.
2007-05-28 00:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by Warrior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to go out on top like guys like Bettis and Rice did. Sure Rice didn't go out with a Championship BUT knew when to leave. Look at Barry Sanders, no Championship but WAS ON TOP. A ring isn't what puts you on top. Being the best in your position or one of the top 5 is what puts you at top. It's best to leave when you are on top or just starting to decline. Maybe JUST maybe you can stay around an extra year or two. Just be warned as you do it that if you stay around people remember you at your worst.
Kendall he isn't respected by the defenses anymore. He tries to force that ball too much. He thinks he is the only one who can win the game so he tries for the big play. I think his ego is too big. The defenses love him because if you get the Pack down he will try to force the balls and they can feast on bad throws.
2007-05-27 22:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the issue of balancing economics vs. productivity.
Jerome Bettis wasn't the most productive RB on the Steelers squad. He took a pay cut to stay with the team and be a second-string relief back and ended up playing pretty well and winning a Super Bowl. It was a good decision on his part.
2007-05-28 01:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by HL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a personal decision. some players love the game or need the money. As long as someone wants them, it's OK for them to puch the envelope. Alternatively, if they are tired or too injured or want to move on the fans and team have no right to keep them. Both ways are fine (of course, the Ricky williams exit isn't exactly great)
2007-05-27 21:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by BAGOFSWAGS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them play for as long as they like, as long as the athlete accepts their role with the team and realizes they are not playing at the same level as they once did. They should also be financially compensated for what they give the team and not over paid, especially in the guaranteed contract sports. Charles Barkley said, in the last year of his career, I was once a great player, but now I'm just average.
2007-05-28 04:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by Bullsi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would go with Jerry Rice's method of being traded form team to team, sitting on the bench as the number 3-5 WR and collect as much money as possible.
2007-05-27 22:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you're obviously referring to Brett Favre, yes he is probably pushing it a little too much...He's unquestionably a Hall of Famer, and a Super Bowl winner...but some players don't want to let the game go, because it has been their life for so long...
2007-05-27 20:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should play as long as they want to, as long as they're good enough to make a team's roster. Football is fun. It's the practices that probably start to really suck when you get older........By the way. WTF are some people smoking? Jerry Rice didn't go out on top. He was cut by the Broncos. He wasn't good enough to be their 5th or 6th receiver. He retired after they cut him. No disrespect to what he's accomplished in his career.
2007-05-28 02:02:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Brett Favre. Not a packers fan, but I like him. He is one of the only QB's that is respected by the Defense. The man will take your biggest hit, get up, and look you in the eyes with no intimidation. The guy's a rock. He pushing it , but he can still do it. He needs an offense.
2007-05-27 20:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by Ambassador # 07 WR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look at Tikki Barber. Better to go out on top. Look at Joe Namath. Traded not a starter. Bad way to go out.
2007-05-28 02:09:13 · answer #10 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋