There was reason for Saffold to not "really like" us the second he lost the LT job without a competition. And what if he thinks his going to Miami will MAKE them better? And other people have pointed out the idea that Miami might let him be an LT. We will not. Even if Long's hurt, many advocate getting ANOTHER tackle and Saffold would still likely not even be allowed to compete for LT.When a player really likes the team he's on but goes to a worse team solely for money, he's a money whore.
Steven Jackson is not a money whore.
Albert Pujols is.
Saffold will be, most likely.
I wouldn't be if the deal was fair and I wouldn't be downgrading teams like STL vs MIA. No question the Rams are better than MIA.
There was reason for Saffold to not "really like" us the second he lost the LT job without a competition. And what if he thinks his going to Miami will MAKE them better? And other people have pointed out the idea that Miami might let him be an LT. We will not. Even if Long's hurt, many advocate getting ANOTHER tackle and Saffold would still likely not even be allowed to compete for LT.
But even all that aside, at the end of the day, it's a business for them. Are you going to tell me you'd never leave your job for a "worse" job that paid a lot more? Especially if we're talking about MILLIONS? It's easy for us to like the Rams over anyone else when it doesn't cost us a cent to do so.
Saffold would be worth big money if he could stay on the field. I hope we don't break the bank trying to outbid the Fins.
I love Saffold at Guard and hate to see him go but with his injury history and his price tag seemingly going up up up, I'd have to wave goodbye, spend the money on Verner or Byrd, and draft OL relatively high a couple of times in this year's draft. And then I would wish Saffold the best with his new team so we could get a solid Comp pick for his loss.
I'm a money whore.
Anyone here that wants to say they aren't I'd like to hear from you right now.
If true I'm relieved. 8 mill a year for an injury waiting to happen is a contract I'm glad we avoided. Best of luck to saffold, seemed to be a stand up guy. :effemine:
Drives me crazy when people talk about these guys like they are doing something they would not do themselves. What you call a "money whore" is a guy being in a position of power. So be it. Everyone who trades their time for money could be defined as a money whore. A guy who flips burgers (or whatever) is easily replaced....no bargaining power.
Saffold is in the position of power likely for the only time in his career. He has a very valued skill set and is young. I want the Rams to keep him but he would be sort of foolish to not take the money....same goes for any of us.
Supply and demand, plain and simple.
Thanks.good post dude..
When a player really likes the team he's on but goes to a worse team solely for money, he's a money whore.
Steven Jackson is not a money whore.
Albert Pujols is.
Saffold will be, most likely.
I wouldn't be if the deal was fair and I wouldn't be downgrading teams like STL vs MIA. No question the Rams are better than MIA.
Drives me crazy when people talk about these guys like they are doing something they would not do themselves. What you call a "money whore" is a guy being in a position of power. So be it. Everyone who trades their time for money could be defined as a money whore. A guy who flips burgers (or whatever) is easily replaced....no bargaining power.
Saffold is in the position of power likely for the only time in his career. He has a very valued skill set and is young. I want the Rams to keep him but he would be sort of foolish to not take the money....same goes for any of us.
Supply and demand, plain and simple.
i'm not sure about you but if I've got job offers for $50k and $100k a year, I'm probably gonna take the $100k..that's not money whore - that's just being smart. Unlike Saffold though, my career isn't like his - you really only get a few contracts to make your money...especially his injury riddled ass.
Oh no you MUST be punished for your indiscretion and absence of uniformity of thought ,this will take a full apology in triplicate:seizure:Whatever....
You guys need to quit quoting me lol. I'm just bitter because he's leaving. Now that I hear we're trying to get Verner, I'm happy. I want Verner more than Saffold, anyway. I'm over it.
Frig Saffold! You all know what I think he is...