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<blockquote data-quote="ricky" data-source="post: 7983" data-attributes="member: 11"><p>A couple of (probably unwanted) points here.</p><p>1. Why do Packer fans (and fans of other teams) constantly talk about the team as "us", "we", etc. Good grief, my wife owns a Chevy truck (which she loves). Still, I have never heard her denigrate GM workers who want more money, especially taking the attitude that "We (as in GM and her) should take a stand agaiinst this kind of nonsense!" This is simply an issue of labor (Walker) wanting more from managment (the Packers). Why are so many people lining up with management? </p><p>2. After reading comment #1, I'm sure a number of people will now shout "He signed a contract!" True. And so far, he has lived up to that contract. Last year, he exceeded the contract. And, it could be argued, he went beyond the bounds of the contract to improve hihself as a player. How many of us were extremely happy when he hired a personal trainer, underwent intensive workouts during the off-season, and even endured Lasik surgery on his eyes? This was NOT in the contract. At this point, he is asking to be paid for an exceptional performance with a (primarily) running team. Still, we hear the criticism as if this money were coming out of our pockets! Its not- at least not as directly as a tax. </p><p>3. Following up on point #2, where does the money come to fund pro football? Mainly from corporate sponsorships and advertising (especially on television). Now, to be consistent, one would have to root for corporate sponsorship of NFL teams (since they are "footing the bill"). So, how many people on this board would sell the "naming rights" to Lambeau Field? Oops- sorry if I caused some consternation out there. The idea of the Packers playing in (for example) "K-Mart Stadium" has a deleterious effect on my system <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" data-shortname=":p" />uke: .</p><p>4. So, what is the point? That football is a business. I know, you all realize this is true- yet, after Grey Ruegamer played above and beyond his abilities last year, the Packer organization rewarded him by cutting him, and then re-signing him for a reduced salary. I didn't hear howls of outrage at this (perceived) injustice. Still, here the company (the Packers), in effect, said to an employee that had done his best, and, I believe, exceeded expectations: "Thanks a lot. Here's a pay cut for all your hard work." </p><p>Walker might be young, and he may or may not know what the intricacies of the business are- but, by gosh, he knows that this is a business, and if he doesn't cash in now, there will not be a "thank you" bonus at the end. :twisted:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ricky, post: 7983, member: 11"] A couple of (probably unwanted) points here. 1. Why do Packer fans (and fans of other teams) constantly talk about the team as "us", "we", etc. Good grief, my wife owns a Chevy truck (which she loves). Still, I have never heard her denigrate GM workers who want more money, especially taking the attitude that "We (as in GM and her) should take a stand agaiinst this kind of nonsense!" This is simply an issue of labor (Walker) wanting more from managment (the Packers). Why are so many people lining up with management? 2. After reading comment #1, I'm sure a number of people will now shout "He signed a contract!" True. And so far, he has lived up to that contract. Last year, he exceeded the contract. And, it could be argued, he went beyond the bounds of the contract to improve hihself as a player. How many of us were extremely happy when he hired a personal trainer, underwent intensive workouts during the off-season, and even endured Lasik surgery on his eyes? This was NOT in the contract. At this point, he is asking to be paid for an exceptional performance with a (primarily) running team. Still, we hear the criticism as if this money were coming out of our pockets! Its not- at least not as directly as a tax. 3. Following up on point #2, where does the money come to fund pro football? Mainly from corporate sponsorships and advertising (especially on television). Now, to be consistent, one would have to root for corporate sponsorship of NFL teams (since they are "footing the bill"). So, how many people on this board would sell the "naming rights" to Lambeau Field? Oops- sorry if I caused some consternation out there. The idea of the Packers playing in (for example) "K-Mart Stadium" has a deleterious effect on my system :puke: . 4. So, what is the point? That football is a business. I know, you all realize this is true- yet, after Grey Ruegamer played above and beyond his abilities last year, the Packer organization rewarded him by cutting him, and then re-signing him for a reduced salary. I didn't hear howls of outrage at this (perceived) injustice. Still, here the company (the Packers), in effect, said to an employee that had done his best, and, I believe, exceeded expectations: "Thanks a lot. Here's a pay cut for all your hard work." Walker might be young, and he may or may not know what the intricacies of the business are- but, by gosh, he knows that this is a business, and if he doesn't cash in now, there will not be a "thank you" bonus at the end. :twisted: [/QUOTE]
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