Economic theory on why 2005 NFL dogs are limp

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Average NFL salary increases at something like a 20% annual rate. US inflation is more like 3 to 4%. So the earning value of the average NFL player goes up exponentially over time.

It used to be that you could count on second-tier teams to be good value in the second half of the year. Forget about playoff aspirations; second-rung teams were fighting for something much more important. Jobs next year. Those players were fighting to stay in the league.

I believe players making $200,000 per year in the 1990s were much more motivated than a player making $500,000 in 2005. Really, you only need two years now to be in a solid financial position, if you're frugal. Maybe you don't risk your neck as much in 2005. Why spend your post-playing career in a wheelchair?

Half-baked theory?

I know one thing. I've never seen so many limp-dick teams as 2005. The Eagles and Lions can't wait for the season to be over. Lame teams like Green Bay and Minnesota are laying 6+ points this week. And a has-been like Brad Johnson is being lauded for his brainy play. For what? A few audibles at the line of scrimmage?

[Triplecrown]

was there 1 gunman or 2? who hired him/them? did jack ruby know oswald? these are the theories you should spend your time on.

C'mon, Chucky, the next thing you'll be telling us is that the rich posters at MW are limp because complacency has drained them of their ambition to excel at this site.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Originally posted by: reno
C'mon, Chucky, the next thing you'll be telling us is that the rich posters at MW are limp because complacency has drained them of their ambition to excel at this site.

Look at JJ Gold. Made his first Mill, now he's too good for this place.

[cash]

Originally posted by: ChuckyTheGoat
Average NFL salary increases at something like a 20% annual rate. US inflation is more like 3 to 4%. So the earning value of the average NFL player goes up exponentially over time.

It used to be that you could count on second-tier teams to be good value in the second half of the year. Forget about playoff aspirations; second-rung teams were fighting for something much more important. Jobs next year. Those players were fighting to stay in the league.

I believe players making $200,000 per year in the 1990s were much more motivated than a player making $500,000 in 2005. Really, you only need two years now to be in a solid financial position, if you're frugal. Maybe you don't risk your neck as much in 2005. Why spend your post-playing career in a wheelchair?

Half-baked theory?

I know one thing. I've never seen so many limp-dick teams as 2005. The Eagles and Lions can't wait for the season to be over. Lame teams like Green Bay and Minnesota are laying 6+ points this week. And a has-been like Brad Johnson is being lauded for his brainy play. For what? A few audibles at the line of scrimmage?

Parity has left the building...