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I didn't take your post as a question but another attempt to indicate Thompson is somehow ahead of the curve.
Omg
I didn't take your post as a question but another attempt to indicate Thompson is somehow ahead of the curve.
Duh.That would be 11 out of 16. Only one each in Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis.
In my opinion, Milwaukee and Chicago aren't that far away. Green Bay is more affordable, which makes 4 million a year pretty good, compared to N.Y. or LA. TT makes a player EARN his paycheck or he is goneIt seems to me that for the majority of free agents, it's simply show me the money. GB thankfully doesn't overpay for free agents (except their own on occasion).
The counter financial argument is that in Miami, Tampa, Dallas, Nashville, and soon Las Vegas a player would need only to maintain a single residence year-round. Plus, as residents of those cities they wouldn't need to pay State income taxes as they must do in WI. For some players it truly could be a business decision.In my opinion, Milwaukee and Chicago aren't that far away. Green Bay is more affordable, which makes 4 million a year pretty good, compared to N.Y. or LA. TT makes a player EARN his paycheck or he is gone
Look at the earlier thread that I posted. It shows the States listed in order. WI does not fare well @ #11.While I can possibly see a player thinking about or being advised by their agent that "this State or that State" is more favorable because of its Low or non-existent State and Local Income Taxes, it really isn't that large of a percentage, especially when compared to the Fed Rate. So is it relevant? Probably, but I doubt that it has been the deciding factor for choosing one Team/State over another. Also, that is just one small piece of the "State Tax" to look at. What is the sales Tax, property Tax, etc? Will that new $5 Million dollar home and $100K car cost them more to buy and own in Green Bay or Dallas? What kind of home does $5 M buy you in Green Bay VS. Dallas?
Look at the earlier thread that I posted. It shows the States listed in order. WI does not fare well @ #11.
The counter financial argument is that in Miami, Tampa, Dallas, Nashville, and soon Las Vegas a player would need only to maintain a single residence year-round. Plus, as residents of those cities they wouldn't need to pay State income taxes as they must do in WI. For some players it truly could be a business decision.
Green Bay certainly has its virtues. Cost of living and a mild climate are definitely not amongst them.
Here's an opportunity to compare Green Bay to every other NFL city:You have to consider that the daily expenses living in Green Bay are significantly lower compared to large cities like NY, LA and others.
The fact that it's not even listed already confirmed my suspicion that the differential in cost of living is much more significant than differential in state tax burden.Here's an opportunity to compare Green Bay to every other NFL city:
http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/savings/moving-cost-of-living-calculator.aspx/
Edit: Since Green Bay is not one of the cities listed use Fon du Lac, WI. It's the closest comparable WI city and is a fair substitute.
Ok, I did this but really, Fond du Lac metro? Does this include Eden and Waucousta?Here's an opportunity to compare Green Bay to every other NFL city:
http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/savings/moving-cost-of-living-calculator.aspx/
Edit: Since Green Bay is not one of the cities listed use Fon du Lac, WI. It's the closest comparable WI city and is a fair substitute.
Unfortunately, it also underscores the problem of having something exciting for young millionaires to do with their free time during their offseasons.The fact that it's not even listed already confirmed my suspicion that the differential in cost of living is much more significant than differential in state tax burden.
If they maintain two households it would offset any savings the lower cost of living in Green Bay may provide them.
I guess when they live in a large city like Green Bay they probably would want to live in a smaller community during the offseason.I guess that a lot of NFL players maintain two households even while playing in significant larger cities like Green Bay.
I guess when they live in a large city like Green Bay they probably would want to live in a smaller community during the offseason.
I know. Just having a little fun on yet another unremarkable football day.Well, it should have said larger cities than Green Bay.
I know. Just having a little fun on yet another unremarkable football day.
It cannot come soon enough.Hey, at least training camp is only two days away.
Like Guion.I guess when they live in a large city like Green Bay they probably would want to live in a smaller community during the offseason.
It appears to also have been a business decision in his case.Like Guion.
Like when Big Papi wintered in Wrightstown for several seasons while waiting for baseball to restart. He had married a local girl when he minor leagued in Appleton a few seasons before.I guess when they live in a large city like Green Bay they probably would want to live in a smaller community during the offseason.
per his wikiI wonder how he got his nickname?
Personal life
... Ortiz's nickname "Big Papi" originates from his habit of calling people whose names he can't remember "Papi". The nickname was given to him by Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy.[48]
Ortiz and his wife, Tiffany, have three children. Since marrying Tiffany, he has become a fan of the Green Bay Packers. (His wife hails from Kaukauna, Wisconsin, a town in between the cities of Green Bay and Appleton).[49] In April 2013, Ortiz announced that he and his wife were separating,[50] but they later reconciled.[51]