Not Suprising.. Von Miller Was All About The Money

[Neil039]

Von who…..

 

[norcalramfan]

I think Matt Millen did it but I am not certain.

You are right. He is the only one. Raiders, 49ers and Redskins. I just looked it up.

List of players who've won the Super Bowl with multiple teams

Which players have won the Super Bowl with multiple teams, and who could potentially join them with a victory in Super Bowl 56?

www.profootballnetwork.com

 

[Neil039]

You are right. He is the only one. Raiders, 49ers and Redskins. I just looked it up.

List of players who've won the Super Bowl with multiple teams

Which players have won the Super Bowl with multiple teams, and who could potentially join them with a victory in Super Bowl 56?

www.profootballnetwork.com

What about Detroit…oops he destroyed that team.

 

[OregonRamsFan]

I think playing in southern calif. perhaps extends his playing career. Playing in Buffalo, not so much.

 

[majrleaged]

At first, I was PO'd when Von Miller left. But now I completely understand why he took the money and ran away. But my guess is that he won't be HALF as effective as he was playing next to Aaron Donald. And the Bills may just end up regretting this move.

If it is all about the money, then I don't think he will regret it. I think he has been breaking down for a little while. It will continue. The cold is brutal and beat up bones and muscles will not be treated nice. Plus if they get home field he will get no relief. He won't regret it because 50 mil guaranteed. Probably just sour grapes tho.

 

[majrleaged]

How many guys have rings with 3 different teams?

He won't be one of them.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I think playing in southern calif. perhaps extends his playing career. Playing in Buffalo, not so much.

His Dad and agent played him like a fiddle.

If it was my son I’d have said to do what makes you the happiest. You’ve already made a ton of money.

Loving the coaches, trainer, teammates, and location would cancel the extra dough. Plus Von could have made up the difference in LA.

 

[Jacobarch]

It was a win win for both parties. He directly helped us win a SB and we helped him get a deal he would have never gotten if he stayed in Denver. No hard feelings but now he's the enemy

 

[TheBunk]

It's all good, it was a mutually beneficial signing in the end.

 

[Classic Rams]

So I watched this and thought the agent really did throw the ball in his court and say do what's best for Von Miller. Which I like because it wasn't subtly resembling a "get me more money too" quote. Even though he used psychology to sway him he left it up to Von. I'm happy for the Von and grateful of his huge contribution for our SB win.

The one thing that threw me off is his reasoning though. "I'll miss those guys blah blah but this is a young up and coming team and I want to be the 1st guy to win it for 3 teams blah blah." We know it's the money.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Right around the 8:50 mark in the video, I thought Miller’s agent and father (‘daddy’) clearly tried to steer Miller to Buffalo. I would love to know the guaranteed-$ the Rams were offering to see how close it was to the Bills’ $51.4M.

 

[den-the-coach]

Right around the 8:50 mark in the video, I thought Miller’s agent and father (‘daddy’) clearly tried to steer Miller to Buffalo. I would love to know the guaranteed-$ the Rams were offering to see how close it was to the Bills’ $51.4M.

 

[TexasRam]

I ain’t mad at the guy.

It’s business not personal.

NFL teams cannot be loyal or they risk being competitive. So I wouldn’t expect a player to be Loyal to an institution that cannot be loyal.

We hear the term divorce all the time when referring to a player and a team. But there was never a long term “till
Death due us part” or “till the player retires” Vow made. There was a contract for X amount of years.

 

[oldnotdead]

Let's put this into perspective.

Von's career earning prior to this contract was: $144.5M. Now they come along and offer him $120M which almost doubles his career earnings. I'm sorry but there probably isn't a fan on this board who wouldn't take that deal.

He gets $51.4M guaranteed. Remember it's all about the guaranteed money, especially at his age. So let's say he plays 3 more years which is what IMO TN wanted as the minimum time he would play. Even after 3 years he retires and they still owe him $17.5M. He's already got two SB rings, so he has nothing left to prove with his next stop being in Canton. Going for the money makes complete sense and he would have been crazy to walk away from it. He's also, heading towards a messy breakup with his GF who is carrying his child. So he needs this money to build a trust for them both.

 

[OregonRamsFan]

Cry me a river, Von. Too bad his daddy owns him.

Thanks for your services, good day to you.

 

[oldnotdead]

Oh BTW it's my understanding that the Ram's offered significantly less guaranteed money, probably about $20M less. If that's true and I think it's probably close then it's a no brainer considering his personal issues.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

So why was this recorded and shared? My guess....so he can try to convince us and himself that it's not about the money. I'm thankful for what he contributed but I'm sorry, I lost respect for him on that cuz he's full of shit. Nothing wrong with honesty. If he said, Buffalo is offering more bread and they are legit SB contenders I'd respect him way more.

 

[brucebruce]

did he really gain that much money with bills offer?
more endorsement opportunities with rams and put up better numbers playing with AD. enjoy being doubled in small-market buffalo. 10 years from now, he'll wish he finished off his career with AD.

not like he hasn't earned good money previously. i get JJ3 leaving for a max deal but von was already set, and arguably could have made the same off the field staying with the rams because of the LA and AD effect.

 

[brucebruce]

Oh BTW it's my understanding that the Ram's offered significantly less guaranteed money, probably about $20M less. If that's true and I think it's probably close then it's a no brainer considering his personal issues.

personal issues?

edit; just saw baby mama post.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Oh BTW it's my understanding that the Ram's offered significantly less guaranteed money, probably about $20M less.

I would love to know where you heard or read that.