This reminds me of the movie "North Dallas 40" There was a great line from Nick Noleti who played tight end. He said, talking about management: "when I call it a game, you call it a business. When I call it a business, you call it a game"!
Why? NFL is not wrong to think they are not babysitters. The TRUTH is that the vast majority of players make enough income to retire very well if they behave. Most do not. That is the truth. The NFL does not OWE the players a safety net after they blow their money.
Eric Dickerson has always been SUPER intelligent and articulate, I’m glad he’s starting to do more interviews as he gets older. When he was playing, he didn’t really trust the media, understandably so.
Yeah sorry you obviously didn’t see ED when he did his first game as a commentator. It was embarrassing. He’s gotten much better over time. However he is absolutely correct about the NFL.
@@aliyahu76 I couldn't agree more. He was privileged enough to play the game at that level become a multimillionaire and have opportunities and a far better life than most of us. And now he's a victim. Imagine how he would feel if he had to work hard every day for not alot of money just to barely make it.
@@Wolfsangel988 you’re missing his point about the 80% Most that play aren’t set for life. The NFL treats players as commodities, oh you tore up your knee and can’t play, sorry. Like the guy at the deli counter they say, NEXT! The NFL knew the risks of concussions but didn’t do anything.
@@Wolfsangel988 If you're working hard and not making a lot of money, you've done something wrong in life. He worked hard and earned everything he has. That's not privileged. He wasn't born with a silver spoon and given opportunities to fuck up with other people money. Most people calling the players privileged aren't disciplined enough to stay in shape. Anyone can play football, but to play at that level takes hard work and dedication.
@@e2dwf976 Not if your Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger (who'd been accused to rape on two to three occassions) players like them are giving the red carpet or VIP treatment I'll bet.
The average length of career for most NFL players is 2 - 3 years and only the players with guaranteed money in their contracts see millions. I agree that no matter what their income is they should invest wisely, spend frugally and closely monitor their own health with their own physicians. Sadly, many have been playing football for years before they even make it to the NFL and the long-term impact to their health may be unavoidable.
They are on rookie deals for the first 4 or 5 years. They would presumably need another 3 or 4 years to get the really big money. It’s endorsement money they should be going after.
It's not so much the game itself; it's more Roger Goodell and his goons than anything else. I don't like the histrionics of the players; doing eleborate dances for a first down isn't what i want to see at all.
@@johnnywilliams1583 I agree and that is truly fucked I know, however I think this topic and comment was just about the puss ass fake NFL, but totally agree with ya.
@@63Baggies Mr. Goodell is just riding on the back of a SYSTEM that was put into place !!!!, This is what "THE UNITED SYSTIM OF ARISTOCRACY", Lives for and on for !!!!!!! The US of A, is a COMPANY not a COUNTRY, build for the 1% of this EARTH to make MONEY !!!!!!!!
Nonsense. What are his specific complaints? He's mad at white owners but fails to hold the the players union responsible. The NFLPA has been run by blacks for 35 years.
Some of us in the public understand, but when we see current players refuse to stand up for themselves (leave or strike for what they deserve), taking the league's disrespect for the paycheck, we wonder, "why should I care more about you than you all care about yourselves?"
Agreed, imagine playing a sport for years not getting paid at all for it. Then when you do make it finding out that it's trash. You've sacrificed so much to get there and so have loved ones very hard reality check. Trust me I understand what all of you are saying tho dang that's tough!
Eric Dickerson my hats off to you. You are awesome!!!Putting it all on the line. Feels like forever i have been frustrated with the nfl. So much i stopped watching a long time ago.
Mr Dickerson is my all time favorite player. I spoke with him on the phone and he gave me very great advice. I thank you for that. He sent me a signed jersey to my home which i cherish very much.
it's perpetual victimhood culture. how many firefighters, nurses, tradesmen, ect. have wrecked their bodies in the service of their profession? millions upon millions. seen it w/ members of my own family. the fuck does a guy like eric know about a firefighter who put in over four decades of work, putting his life, and future health, on the line to save strangers? these guys don't make six-figures a year, much less seven+. the payoff? herniated disks in neck & back, a shredded rotator-cuff, bone-on-bone in one knee, and lung damage. that's one example, and it's fairly mild compared to what a lot of firefighters have to live w/. fuck these millionaire ex-pro athletes who want to bitch & moan about how bad they've got it. they signed up for what they've got, just like every other employee. these dipshits should've gotten real jobs turning wrenches, running welders, or carrying people out of burning buildings.
@@motoz30 although, you are correct in your statement about the struggles public servants go through, Dickerson is not talking here about treatment of fire fighters, nurses etc, he is talking about NFL's treatment of players. Now had he been asked about public servants maybe his sentiments would be same as your and mine.
@@motoz30 No one doubts the sacrifices made by healthcare professionals and other first responders ( I having had a father who was a police man, a grandmother, several cousins and a wife who are nurses, I see their efforts on a daily basis) Drawing this kind of equivalence is clunky at best. Why does it seem Athletics is the only entertainment endeavor that we try to denigrate people by comparing them to professions we beatify?
@@motoz30 Sounds like jealousy coming from you. You couldn’t even fathom the work pro athletes do year in and out just to stay on a team and the pain they endure on their bodies. Then life is about choices bottom line if you doing something you don’t want to do then stop nobody putting a gun to your head and make you deal with that FOH
AMAZING conversation with highly conscientious brothers. I wish they could do a forum like this with some soccer players from the Premier League just see a global perspective in pro athletes
You're exactly right!,, But unfortunately that is the same for any kind of job or corporation you work for... I've been blue collar and white collar both sides of the track. Unless you work for family or have your own business you will be kicked to the curb as soon as you are dispensable
Well said Mr. Eric. The chosen ones of the NFL have anywhere from 3 to 10 years if lucky and maybe 2 contracts. The avg people, we'll make just over a million in a 20 to 30 year career of public service, then we are expected to pass on. I believe it's important to get out early. Thank you for your example and service for us who wanted to be like you.
One of the best most recent examples of this is Andrew Luck, who had the unmitigated gall to say "fuck this shit; I'm out" while he was still relatively able-bodied and talented enough to make the league millions more in entertainment revenue. And of course the brainwashed fans turned on him instead of turning on the Colts organization or the NFL for botching his injury recovery to the point where he had to make that decision.
@@darylcarr8283 the people that are complaining are the one's who wish they were in his place, and would risk more injury for glory and fame. Just different mentality. They might be the same one's that work at factory jobs for 40 years or put up electrical lines in harsh weather conditions. The postal carrier bringing people's mail in adverse weather. Just people with different perspective. Me, I'd go out like Andrew Luck. In real life I use up my sick leave and vacation when shit hits the fan. Hey, I have a family to take care of. Not risking my life to get to work in bad weather or work severely understaffed. I'm an essential worker too. It's just football. Only a game. Not really important. Maybe a Lombardi for Indianapolis might generate a billion dollars in revenue for that city, but who cares about that place. Why would fans be pissed? It's not affecting their lives.
If Dickerson himself wasn't one of the "chosen" ones then that is kind of scary, and now i can only think of players like Brady or Mahomes being on that list, and maybe a few very good/popular defensive players??
@@darylcarr8283 Don't never forget about the great Berry Sanders after 9 year he said the same thing. Had he stay another three more years E Smith wouldn't never caught his rushing record. Facts no paper!
Very true athletes have always been held on a higher pedestal than most of us working stiffs ever will, even though without working men and women this country would not be a country
Exactly. They fail to grasp that while they might be right, it's as bad or worse almost everywhere else for everyone, without the money and glory! Do they care about an agent or equipment guy they kind of liked but that hasn't been able to help them for 10 years? Grow up. All these guys in that video are STILL recognized for what they did in their career, have pensions, glory, and so on. What do you want owners and teams to do? Entitlement galore.
These guys put the the NFL to the next level. They weren't played lifetime money like guys in the late 90s and beyond. Plus, even today a small percentage of players have income that sustains a lifetime.
Nonsense. It would be nice to hear specifics. They never mention the players union, which has been run by blacks for 35 years. Does MLB, NBA, or NHL treat their former players better?
"They made me HATE a game I LOVED so much." At one point, Football was all I had in my life. It kept me off the streets, gave me an outlet, and made me a better man, brother and friend. However, once you actually see beyond the game. Beyond the line of scrimmage, the lights, field and fans. There's not much left for players when they walk off that field for the last time. Americans love football, but don't care nor respect the men who play it.
@@mebeingU2 name a career where you can work a couple years and be set for life. They need to visit India where there are actual slaves. They know the risk, don’t play or don’t complain, it is a choice.
I keep hearing the statement, but I would like to hear more about the specifics of how they say they are "treated so badly". Like what make it worse than other professions.
Its not, these guys have never had real jobs. What corporation do you know that pays their average employees 2.3 million dollars a year and after you get fired they continue to " take care of you " until you die ? Dickerson ran pretty, but these guys arent very smart .....
T.O. please believe there are some of us fans see through it all. My question is and will forever be to the players is when will you all unite as brethren and try to do something about it?!?!?!
Man, I just told a dude this YESTERDAY. I said man I grew up obsessed with football, but when I saw how that business treated the players, I started hating it. I haven’t watched a full game in probably 5 years! Not even a Super Bowl.
How do musicians feel about the music industry, how do actors feel about Hollywood, how do club owners feel about the acts,, how do acts feel about the club owners,,, etc
The real problem is that football is dangerous for long term health. That’s it. The NFL knows this. So paying players isn’t their highest concern. American football as we know it will eventually come to an end, or be changed so drastically that it’ll virtually cease to be anything resembling today’s game. The players are tone deaf. They make millions of dollars that if invested properly can be the building block for generational wealth. Their children, their children’s children are better suited to be finically competent. There are people working minimum wage jobs while going to school full time to get out of a hole. There are people happily working for $30 an hour sitting under lights all day that slowly give them cancer. Getting paid millions to smash your head into another grown man for a couple of years isn’t too bad of a gig. On top of all of that, you chose to go into that field of work…
The players need something better than Aflac. If the Players Union wasn't bought and owned by the NFL they could have put something together for players. Players should also get a percentage of ticket sales, parking, concessions, apparel, etc... NASCAR does something like this for its drivers. The NFL could easily put a compensation package for them which would allow them to have something after these short careers are over.
Players know like boxers know the consequences. We knew football was dangerous. I grew up with T.O. our coach in high school was a Con man. Our coaches in college was Con men.
It won’t come to an end.. most popular sport in our country by far.. people know the risks.. so are boxing and UFC gonna end too lol.. NFL should set up a pension system based on years in, money made, position, etc… players are tone deaf though.. if you’re a high round draft pick or manage to play your way into a second lucrative contract.. generational wealth for the top 40-50 percent of guys. Even the 1-5 yr guys probably made 750k-5 mill or more depending on position and talent..
@@zr1cvette yes, you're right but the simple fact of the matter is the NFL Doesn't Have to do that,, ask any NFL player if they would like to quit and go work at Walmart? . I don't think you'll get many guys willing to do that.. so they know the risks and the NFL knows that
You can say that about a lot of jobs. Not just football. To most “employers” you are expendable. If you quit, get hurt etc they don’t care. They will find somebody else. I bet making millions helps cushion it though. For some of us we are treated like slaves and we make just a fraction of what these athletes make.
This is the clip of the year right here. E.D....wow. Maybe that's why the XFL keep trying to make a move every decade or so...seeing if maybe they can get the viewers which would then get the players, leading to the death of the NFL. Who knows...maybe one day things will change. Hope I live to see it.
Great words from Mr Dickerson. I appreciate those men for putting their health on the line and sacrificing time with their families just for our entertainment but one thing I've learned is that professional sports is a business first and a sport second
“Dick” easily one of my favorite players and people, I first met him in his home with Jerry Ball and Reggie Ballard (BruhMan from the 5th Flo) all SMU alumni 🏈💯
Welcome to the party pal,they treat us fans the same way and we feel just like you,they made us hate a game we loved.What a pleasure it was to watch Eric run back in the day,great guy too.
@@idontcareanymore2754 True but, that wasn't his main pt, as he was speaking to today's players who're making $660,000 on average/mean score.....and were coddled when "taking a knee" at workplace, whereas most peeps would "be in hot water" soon enough ("on notice") or lose their jobs over controversial political-social protests at their workplace. (not counting Union strikes, etc.)
The NFL is wrong for how it treats its players after retirement or when they get hurt and can't play anymore. But this is also a bunch of very wealthy men feeling sorry for themselves.
You can't have your cake as in millions and millions every year like that dont matter all kinds of people. From all walks of life wash dishes, farm or do anyhimg to survive while living in sqaulor in and struggle.....and you talk about being a .......( drum roll please ) Slave????
The physical and mental toll the game takes on players should qualify them for a lifetime of health insurance covered at the NFLs expense once they retire. Everyone shouldn't qualify but if a player plays a minimum of 5 years (or 80 games) should allow for partial or split coverage; 8 years or more, full coverage; career ending injury while below 8 years should be full coverage for any issues related to that injury. I would get deep into the finances but I would basically like to see players with 8 years or more tenure get a scaling stipend (.0025-.005% of NFL profits; which would be taxable) after the age of 45 for 20 years. That would allow them to pay into SS and allow for stability if they have had hardships or mishaps due to mental health. If you read this, thank you 😂 I know it's a lot but feel Free to ask any questions
ThIs is a ridiculous statement. These are adults that went to college and they don't know how to take responsibility for themselves really. I'm sorry I can't feel sorry for them they picked this career knew there is a strong possibility something bad could happen at any time and should have made plans ahead of time to make sure they have money to live on if! Seriously how does one not realize if you bang your head constantly against something hard your not going to have issues? They are over paid as it is and now they want someone else take responsibility for health issues they should have know could happen. Sorry but no I can't feel sorry for them.
@@umami0247 I disagree for numerous reasons. An eighteen year old human is still developing mentally and physically. Most research about the sport and it's consequences are newer to the public (less than a decade) so they most likely weren't as informed as you would hope. I understand you think it's ridiculous but it's just pennies to a billion dollar business in a trillion dollar industry. Take into consideration that most businesses take care of their retired employees. I'm not saying they need to make millions but something to aid with their lives is completely humane and achievable.
When I watch gladiator movies, I.E. Spartacus & Gladiator. It reminds me of Cesar & NFL owners. They’ve “paid” or were given a product, the stands are always full with fans wanting to see one or the other side bruised, beaten, or dead as the fans cheer. All the while Caesar or the owner of the property sits in his box hoping his gladiator beats the other. If the gladiator is maimed or killed, they feel sorry for the lost of investment. When the gladiator is past his prime and no longer of use, they quickly move on to the next best gladiator. Shameful.
You're correct,, this is no different than any other corporation?.. unless you work directly with your family or have your own business as long as you're usefulness is used up it's on to the next guy. Why are people so surprised by this?
I am an average standard sized person. Once I stood next to Eric when he ran in a celebrity track race in Dallas in the mid 80's. Eric is as tall as a smoke stack on a locomotive but he could MOVE. I am so glad to see him doing well. He, starting with Jim Brown and afterwards Barry Sanders, walked away from football when their stats would be untouchable today but what would be the point?
NFL shows it’s racist nature at all times. You former players have to speak out. Politically correct ain’t it. I still wana see more of those racist emails. Gruden ain’t the only one. WFT just dropped Redskins and Gruden was emailing Bruce Allen🤔
@@HipHop-wj8yo I don’t have anything to do with the NFL. Think Ima say all that and still support them financially? No use if I was gona be a hypocrite
News flash. Regular jobs treat you the same way!! The main difference is the NFL you get paid millions to play a sport and regular jobs you get paid hours or a small salary compared to the players.
@@dawnidol6821 Yes, on the physicality of the sport captain obvious! My statements isn't about the physical part of the job. Majority of regular jobs doesn't pay you millions of dollars and you can retire from it and not work a regular job ever too. A NFL player can retire from the sport and be set for life after playing 5 years! What regular job you can work for 5 years and be set for life?
@@zaphenath73 it’s 5 years but it’s 25 years worth of damage on your body, same as the average retirement length of working a regular job 🤷🏽♂️ Imagine having mini-like car wrecks constantly on body, for years.
@@MKG1977. I know. I played high school and college football 🏈. As an athlete, you must invest into your body if you want to be successful and have a healthy retirement after football. Only a few players actually do that, which is sad!
Should've tried the military. Superstar performance at minimum wage. 38 with a 70 yr old body. Invest your hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars a year and be happy to have done what you love. 22yrs retired army, don't regret 1 second!
@@Jamojjamo So? They have a union like those other leagues have. They need to negotiate better then. All the issues they btch abut they have negotiated with the NFL. Guaranteed contracts, pensions, etc. Playinh the victim and complaining is played out.
You guys hit the nail on the head. The NFL made me hate the game I grew up loving. I knew every man on the roster, their position, statistics & game highlights. I loved & died with my team every Sunday. And the feeling leading up to a big game can’t be explained. A good play would have me jumping up on the coffee table. But now all of that is gone. I don’t even know the players anymore. I HATE the NFL for taking that away from me
Well tell me what industry treat employees right? I say you guys live a life most dream of while living and eating in the best places retiring at a much younger age while traveling the world. Forgive me if I lack any sympathy.
Curt Flood said: "A well paid slave is never theless a slave". These guys have found their talent niche. They played a game where than talent propelled them to the top. But damn if you're not saying the very thing that T.O. talked about and that's fans thinking money solves everything. Well, it doesn't last forever and knowing that it's the owners who make the real money off these men's busted bodies, I'll have that sympathy for them.
Poor babies! It took me 31 years of carrying mail for the U.S. Post Office ( 1.2 million) to make what these guys made in 6 games. I've had 2 major back surgeries and am about to have my 2nd shoulder surgery. By the way, they treated me like crap everyday especially the closer I got to retirement (age 62). Not to mention I had to pay for my college degree.
Well said.... the entitled have no perspective, it's always about what they aren't getting instead of what they have. I love Pro Football, but in all honesty, the guys playing Pro Football knew what they were getting into long before they signed their Multi Million Dollar Contracts. I have no sympathy for Pro Athletes who complain about Post Career Injuries and Money. Getting paid MILLIONS to play a game you signed up for doesn't sound forced to me..... most knew of the Medical dangers beforehand, and how it would potentially affect their physical well being, so it HAD to be about the money at some point. Funny thing is, most Professional Athletes would say they would do it all over again, regardless of their physical state after their careers are overwith.
@@andrejohnson1703 It ain't about that. Hell, I sat down with a group of white guys in the lockeroom one day and we all talked about how much we'd grown to hate the game and this was my junior year in college. It's not just the NFL. There comes a point to where you passion starts to wane. Guys who make the Hall of Fame are the ones who just have the game all in their systems and, I guess, will do anything. But a lot of players really start to dislike it after a while.
@@noeltaylor3594 DON'T PLAY!!! No one is forcing you to play a damn sport, just as any place of employment, they are trying to make a profit and not take loses, are you kidding me?! I played ball also (D1 basketball)...
That's life. I work for a great company and they want me to make them money. When I can no longer do the work I will retire. After that they no longer have any obligation to "take care of me". You look like you did pretty well in the NFL. You were a favorite player. But now?
To be clear though... that's the way most companies treat employee's also. We (regular folk) just don't get our bodies as wrecked ...nor the big $$$$. Capitalism on steroids !!!
Speak for yourself about not getting your body wrecked. A lot of people suffer through their retirement with chronic pain and disability from their jobs. CTE? Probably not, but a whole lot of suffering to be sure.
@@benitosotelo444 Dummy we're all disposable regardless of race. Its economics over racism for the elitist. You're only looking at money earned but the white players could never generate the same revenue. Its the same reason the dull NBA of the 70's were forced to join forces with the ABA.
@@benitosotelo444 They tried that. There is too much talent in other groups to make it exclusively white. Wouldn't be as profitable to only have mediocre talent.
Many of us who still have a functioning brain left have monitored and witnessed how these parasitic vagabonds have slowly watered down the running back position and has "purposely" proliferated the tight end spot/role! I don't remember all this effort for 'Bubba' Franks who was times and times more talented!!!
see this is the issue i have with the older athletes. current athletes have seen what the previous generations have went through and dealt with and have been fighting for players. for example in the NBA they clown the current players for load management yet had there been some sort of load management back in the day so many athletes could’ve extended their careers and left the game less beat up. in football they don’t practice the same way they did 30 years ago but you’ll have some former players calling the current ones soft for that reason.
Most other employees aren’t throwing their bodies at supreme athletes consistently risking long term injuries with side effects not seen till long after retirement
@@mr.billthrower7392 a lot of former players would even agree with you. Just hearing those legends say fuck the NFL proves they do the players dirty in some way. If you’ve seen current Jim McMahon it illustrates a lot of that
The NFL may treat their players like trash when it comes to health care and helping take care of the older players from the 70s and 80s that didn’t make as much. But current players is given every opportunity to succeed on and off the field but most chooses outside advice. The NFLPA and NFL Player Engagement provide learning opportunities to assist players in career transition from the league. They even help send plays back to college to get a Bachelors Degree. Then there’s former players like Adewale Ogunleye who trying to teach former and current players how to manage money and invest. Idiots got to much pride to as for help but blame everybody else for their downfall when they can’t get handouts. I’m just saying 🤷🏾♂️
Another Nfl player i have so much respect for, Barry Sanders,he could have had so many records,but he retired and to hear him speak he is articulate and seems to have it together. The Nfl is a microcosm of corporatations vs labor!
That's how most businesses and owners treat their employees, work you till your wore out and kick you down the road The government treats the retired people bad to, trying to keep your house, land taxes on $2000 a month social security
They have a lot of men that would have killed to play at least one year in the NFL. You get no sympathy from me, I was a good football player myself years ago but I didn't get the opportunity to play in the NFL. I'm 53 years old and I still think about that disappointment of not playing. Sometimes the wrong people get the right opportunities in life. So unfair! T. Owens and Eric Dickerson I hope you read this.
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BTW, die hard Steelers fan growing up but loved ED.
Man shut up millions and millions of young men has given their hearts and souls ( me ) to be in in your shoes and luck, politics or just not being good didn't make it , yeah we that you guys are human beings but at the end of the day it's a business and I hope that you change your mind and love football again even if you don't love the business aspect of it
I don't understand why they hate the NFL. All I heard was “fuck the NFL”. Each individual player chose their profession. It so happened they chose one that has detrimental effects on their bodies in the long term. The NFL is a business like every other business and they pay their employees (players) what the market and their collective bargaining agreement dictates at the time. Players are no different than those who worked at shipyards their entire career which takes a tole on their bodies and health also. No more than the smartest employee who works for Apple and performs and creates at a level which annually raises Apple’s net worth. The shipyard worker and Apple employee aren’t deserving of being taken care of after they retire. They chose their profession, accepted the risks that came with it and prepared for their future after retirement with the money they earned while employed or they chose not to (their choice again). I love the players who made the game what it is now.
This reminds me of the movie "North Dallas 40" There was a great line from Nick Noleti who played tight end. He said, talking about management: "when I call it a game, you call it a business. When I call it a business, you call it a game"!
That line was said by John Matusak.
@@jamesmonteverde5538 I stand corrected - thank you!
it wasn't Nick Noleti it was Nicolas Cage
@@n0sr3t3p Cage was just a kid when that movie was made lmao it was NIck Nolte
Also Nick "Nolte" played a wide receiver NOT tight end lol Did u watch the movie? It was loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys of that Era.
Couldn’t agree with you more Eric. Dick Butkus says about the same thing as you do.
I love pro football, but hate the NFL.
Why? NFL is not wrong to think they are not babysitters. The TRUTH is that the vast majority of players make enough income to retire very well if they behave. Most do not. That is the truth. The NFL does not OWE the players a safety net after they blow their money.
They all whine, but don't give specifics. Notice that they never mention their union, which has been run by blacks for 35 years.
The NFL has been a joke for the past few years!
I hate the players. Totally spoiled racist BLM Communists.
Eric Dickerson has always been SUPER intelligent and articulate, I’m glad he’s starting to do more interviews as he gets older. When he was playing, he didn’t really trust the media, understandably so.
Nothing intelligent about a person so spoiled they're entitled and act as a victim when they made their decisions!
Yeah sorry you obviously didn’t see ED when he did his first game as a commentator. It was embarrassing. He’s gotten much better over time. However he is absolutely correct about the NFL.
@@aliyahu76 I couldn't agree more. He was privileged enough to play the game at that level become a multimillionaire and have opportunities and a far better life than most of us. And now he's a victim. Imagine how he would feel if he had to work hard every day for not alot of money just to barely make it.
@@Wolfsangel988 you’re missing his point about the 80%
Most that play aren’t set for life.
The NFL treats players as commodities, oh you tore up your knee and can’t play, sorry. Like the guy at the deli counter they say, NEXT!
The NFL knew the risks of concussions but didn’t do anything.
@@Wolfsangel988 If you're working hard and not making a lot of money, you've done something wrong in life. He worked hard and earned everything he has. That's not privileged. He wasn't born with a silver spoon and given opportunities to fuck up with other people money. Most people calling the players privileged aren't disciplined enough to stay in shape. Anyone can play football, but to play at that level takes hard work and dedication.
Thank god at least there's some men still around. Thank you E.D for saying this.
You can be a star in the nfl and get hurt nfl say u out bye…nfl makes football weak and sad terrible..
@@e2dwf976 Not if your Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger (who'd been accused to rape on two to three occassions) players like them are giving the red carpet or VIP treatment I'll bet.
Players definitely should make sure they invest wisely. Play 6 years, then retire, not worth having a 70 year old body when your 35.
The average length of career for most NFL players is 2 - 3 years and only the players with guaranteed money in their contracts see millions. I agree that no matter what their income is they should invest wisely, spend frugally and closely monitor their own health with their own physicians. Sadly, many have been playing football for years before they even make it to the NFL and the long-term impact to their health may be unavoidable.
I would make my money and get out while I still have all my cognitive skills if I was a NFL player
They are on rookie deals for the first 4 or 5 years. They would presumably need another 3 or 4 years to get the really big money. It’s endorsement money they should be going after.
Exactly! Cut it short, and then enjoy yourself.
Yes but that is what they sign up for. They know the risk. Shit! I still feel pain from my high school football days.
"The nfl makes me hate a game i love so much". Profound statement Mr Dickerson. I feel the exact same way.
It's not so much the game itself; it's more Roger Goodell and his goons than anything else. I don't like the histrionics of the players; doing eleborate dances for a first down isn't what i want to see at all.
I was in the army and fight for my country and can't get a job for what I was.trained for so you want me to feel sorry for you f you
Beat me too it drew, my thoughts exactly as well. It's sad but true, literally unwatchable now!
@@johnnywilliams1583 I agree and that is truly fucked I know, however I think this topic and comment was just about the puss ass fake NFL, but totally agree with ya.
@@63Baggies Mr. Goodell is just riding on the back of a SYSTEM that was put into place !!!!,
This is what "THE UNITED SYSTIM OF ARISTOCRACY", Lives for and on for !!!!!!!
The US of A, is a COMPANY not a COUNTRY, build for the 1% of this EARTH to make MONEY !!!!!!!!
POWERFUL statement from one of the best players.
Yes you ain't lying best players ever
Nonsense. What are his specific complaints? He's mad at white owners but fails to hold the the players union responsible. The NFLPA has been run by blacks for 35 years.
Bullshit is what it is.
Him and O.J. had the best looking running styles ever. Even though they were different in how they ran.
I hate the players. Totally spoiled racist BLM Communists.
LTs book shows he was tha 1st freak of nature. He would have 3 sack 10 tackle games after partying hard Friday and Saturday smh true GOAT
Wtf that got to do with what there talking about
"Cocaine a hell of a drug" Rick James
what if he touched Brady?
@@terrytitus6945 touch him where?
@@memcrew1 what kind of joke was that,seriously!!!
Some of us in the public understand, but when we see current players refuse to stand up for themselves (leave or strike for what they deserve), taking the league's disrespect for the paycheck, we wonder, "why should I care more about you than you all care about yourselves?"
Wow! Good point!
bingo
indeed
Agreed, imagine playing a sport for years not getting paid at all for it. Then when you do make it finding out that it's trash. You've sacrificed so much to get there and so have loved ones very hard reality check. Trust me I understand what all of you are saying tho dang that's tough!
Eric Dickerson my hats off to you. You are awesome!!!Putting it all on the line. Feels like forever i have been frustrated with the nfl. So much i stopped watching a long time ago.
Dam E.D! I respect your Honesty & Courage your in my mental hall of fame brother 👑
Mr Dickerson is my all time favorite player. I spoke with him on the phone and he gave me very great advice. I thank you for that. He sent me a signed jersey to my home which i cherish very much.
"They want you to make them a lot of money and go somewhere to die."
Welcome to corporate America, Eric.
it's perpetual victimhood culture.
how many firefighters, nurses, tradesmen, ect. have wrecked their bodies in the service of their profession? millions upon millions. seen it w/ members of my own family. the fuck does a guy like eric know about a firefighter who put in over four decades of work, putting his life, and future health, on the line to save strangers? these guys don't make six-figures a year, much less seven+. the payoff? herniated disks in neck & back, a shredded rotator-cuff, bone-on-bone in one knee, and lung damage. that's one example, and it's fairly mild compared to what a lot of firefighters have to live w/.
fuck these millionaire ex-pro athletes who want to bitch & moan about how bad they've got it. they signed up for what they've got, just like every other employee. these dipshits should've gotten real jobs turning wrenches, running welders, or carrying people out of burning buildings.
@@motoz30 although, you are correct in your statement about the struggles public servants go through, Dickerson is not talking here about treatment of fire fighters, nurses etc, he is talking about NFL's treatment of players. Now had he been asked about public servants maybe his sentiments would be same as your and mine.
@@motoz30 No one doubts the sacrifices made by healthcare professionals and other first responders ( I having had a father who was a police man, a grandmother, several cousins and a wife who are nurses, I see their efforts on a daily basis) Drawing this kind of equivalence is clunky at best. Why does it seem Athletics is the only entertainment endeavor that we try to denigrate people by comparing them to professions we beatify?
All jobs do
@@motoz30 Sounds like jealousy coming from you. You couldn’t even fathom the work pro athletes do year in and out just to stay on a team and the pain they endure on their bodies. Then life is about choices bottom line if you doing something you don’t want to do then stop nobody putting a gun to your head and make you deal with that FOH
AMAZING conversation with highly conscientious brothers. I wish they could do a forum like this with some soccer players from the Premier League just see a global perspective in pro athletes
Us Veterans are treaded the same. Use and us then kick us to the curb.
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Very true.
You're exactly right!,, But unfortunately that is the same for any kind of job or corporation you work for... I've been blue collar and white collar both sides of the track. Unless you work for family or have your own business you will be kicked to the curb as soon as you are dispensable
@@patflaherty307 Absolutely right
You got that right. Try getting help from the VA.
Well said Mr. Eric. The chosen ones of the NFL have anywhere from 3 to 10 years if lucky and maybe 2 contracts. The avg people, we'll make just over a million in a 20 to 30 year career of public service, then we are expected to pass on. I believe it's important to get out early. Thank you for your example and service for us who wanted to be like you.
One of the best most recent examples of this is Andrew Luck, who had the unmitigated gall to say "fuck this shit; I'm out" while he was still relatively able-bodied and talented enough to make the league millions more in entertainment revenue. And of course the brainwashed fans turned on him instead of turning on the Colts organization or the NFL for botching his injury recovery to the point where he had to make that decision.
@@darylcarr8283 the people that are complaining are the one's who wish they were in his place, and would risk more injury for glory and fame. Just different mentality. They might be the same one's that work at factory jobs for 40 years or put up electrical lines in harsh weather conditions. The postal carrier bringing people's mail in adverse weather. Just people with different perspective. Me, I'd go out like Andrew Luck. In real life I use up my sick leave and vacation when shit hits the fan. Hey, I have a family to take care of. Not risking my life to get to work in bad weather or work severely understaffed. I'm an essential worker too. It's just football. Only a game. Not really important. Maybe a Lombardi for Indianapolis might generate a billion dollars in revenue for that city, but who cares about that place. Why would fans be pissed? It's not affecting their lives.
If Dickerson himself wasn't one of the "chosen" ones then that is kind of scary, and now i can only think of players like Brady or Mahomes being on that list, and maybe a few very good/popular defensive players??
@@darylcarr8283
Don't never forget about the great Berry Sanders after 9 year he said the same thing.
Had he stay another three more years E Smith wouldn't never caught his rushing record.
Facts no paper!
What companies do care about their employees after they’re gone? The show goes on lol
Very true athletes have always been held on a higher pedestal than most of us working stiffs ever will, even though without working men and women this country would not be a country
Exactly. They fail to grasp that while they might be right, it's as bad or worse almost everywhere else for everyone, without the money and glory! Do they care about an agent or equipment guy they kind of liked but that hasn't been able to help them for 10 years? Grow up. All these guys in that video are STILL recognized for what they did in their career, have pensions, glory, and so on. What do you want owners and teams to do? Entitlement galore.
It's rare but not every company is amazon nfl or Walmart. Keep that in mind.
I remember my coach saying that in high school & I didn’t understand. My coach played 5 seasons in the NFL
What's his name?
@@Dynamo001 will blackwell
Steelers
@@mrfanatic2292 Did he play for LSU?
@@Dynamo001 no sdsu Aztecs
These guys put the the NFL to the next level. They weren't played lifetime money like guys in the late 90s and beyond. Plus, even today a small percentage of players have income that sustains a lifetime.
Exactly these men played in the 80s and made no where near what the players today made.
The guys in the 1970s and before took jobs in the off season
Soul brothers telling it like it is
Nonsense. It would be nice to hear specifics. They never mention the players union, which has been run by blacks for 35 years. Does MLB, NBA, or NHL treat their former players better?
"They made me HATE a game I LOVED so much." At one point, Football was all I had in my life. It kept me off the streets, gave me an outlet, and made me a better man, brother and friend. However, once you actually see beyond the game. Beyond the line of scrimmage, the lights, field and fans. There's not much left for players when they walk off that field for the last time. Americans love football, but don't care nor respect the men who play it.
Ridiculous, pretentious fools!
@@Gays4Trump, how so?
Anthony Gonzalez from Ohio State was elected to Congress. That was really sticking it to him!
@@mebeingU2 name a career where you can work a couple years and be set for life. They need to visit India where there are actual slaves. They know the risk, don’t play or don’t complain, it is a choice.
@James Walker no, they should quit and take the cash! Life is too short to hate who you work for. I am saying be a man.
I keep hearing the statement, but I would like to hear more about the specifics of how they say they are "treated so badly". Like what make it worse than other professions.
Its not, these guys have never had real jobs. What corporation do you know that pays their average employees 2.3 million dollars a year and after you get fired they continue to " take care of you " until you die ?
Dickerson ran pretty, but these guys arent very smart .....
T.O. please believe there are some of us fans see through it all. My question is and will forever be to the players is when will you all unite as brethren and try to do something about it?!?!?!
Unite for what?? They don’t have to play football. They do not have to play football.
Well recently players have changed that narrative alot. Between the lawsuits and settlements. Players are now taken care of better than ever.
Good Question! How about getting there own teams!
Man, I just told a dude this YESTERDAY. I said man I grew up obsessed with football, but when I saw how that business treated the players, I started hating it. I haven’t watched a full game in probably 5 years! Not even a Super Bowl.
How do musicians feel about the music industry, how do actors feel about Hollywood, how do club owners feel about the acts,, how do acts feel about the club owners,,, etc
ED is a Legend
Roger Goodell made about 128 million the last two years and never took a hit
Yeah you saw that also
Physical labor is the cheapest form of labor.
Works with his head
@@ernierodriquez3315 could be skin or bloodlines
@@ernierodriquez3315 lies to cover for owners is not hard or dependent on smarts
Competition is good it keeps business honest the league is a business with no competition
The real problem is that football is dangerous for long term health. That’s it.
The NFL knows this. So paying players isn’t their highest concern. American football as we know it will eventually come to an end, or be changed so drastically that it’ll virtually cease to be anything resembling today’s game.
The players are tone deaf. They make millions of dollars that if invested properly can be the building block for generational wealth. Their children, their children’s children are better suited to be finically competent. There are people working minimum wage jobs while going to school full time to get out of a hole. There are people happily working for $30 an hour sitting under lights all day that slowly give them cancer. Getting paid millions to smash your head into another grown man for a couple of years isn’t too bad of a gig. On top of all of that, you chose to go into that field of work…
The players need something better than Aflac. If the Players Union wasn't bought and owned by the NFL they could have put something together for players. Players should also get a percentage of ticket sales, parking, concessions, apparel, etc...
NASCAR does something like this for its drivers. The NFL could easily put a compensation package for them which would allow them to have something after these short careers are over.
Players know like boxers know the consequences. We knew football was dangerous. I grew up with T.O. our coach in high school was a Con man. Our coaches in college was Con men.
It won’t come to an end.. most popular sport in our country by far.. people know the risks.. so are boxing and UFC gonna end too lol.. NFL should set up a pension system based on years in, money made, position, etc… players are tone deaf though.. if you’re a high round draft pick or manage to play your way into a second lucrative contract.. generational wealth for the top 40-50 percent of guys. Even the 1-5 yr guys probably made 750k-5 mill or more depending on position and talent..
@@zr1cvette yes, you're right but the simple fact of the matter is the NFL Doesn't Have to do that,, ask any NFL player if they would like to quit and go work at Walmart?
. I don't think you'll get many guys willing to do that.. so they know the risks and the NFL knows that
Bunch of prima Donna multi millionaire crybabys, in my book. Welcome to life, wussys.
You can say that about a lot of jobs. Not just football. To most “employers” you are expendable. If you quit, get hurt etc they don’t care. They will find somebody else. I bet making millions helps cushion it though. For some of us we are treated like slaves and we make just a fraction of what these athletes make.
Great insights shared from the heart. Articulate and genuine. Boom. 100%.
Marcus is not politically incorrect, he just uses his words more wisely. 🤔😉
Thats what you get out of that interview, smh, you should keep your underhand racist comments to your private facebook groups.
He knows the repercussion rules 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂.
This is the clip of the year right here. E.D....wow. Maybe that's why the XFL keep trying to make a move every decade or so...seeing if maybe they can get the viewers which would then get the players, leading to the death of the NFL. Who knows...maybe one day things will change. Hope I live to see it.
Every profession is like that all my old employers are done with me. Waaa waaa
Eric , one of my all time favorites thanks for your honesty
This is pretty much true of any job. Look at how our government treats our vets.
Yup! Talk about chewed up and spit out. Sure, we got to travel a lot, got cool uniforms like the NFL, but compensation wise, not so much.
Great words from Mr Dickerson. I appreciate those men for putting their health on the line and sacrificing time with their families just for our entertainment but one thing I've learned is that professional sports is a business first and a sport second
Wow. Thank a soldier next time Instead of an entertainer. Thats whats wrong w America. Entertainers are held in high regard for playing a game.
“Dick” easily one of my favorite players and people, I first met him in his home with Jerry Ball and Reggie Ballard (BruhMan from the 5th Flo) all SMU alumni 🏈💯
5th flo so many memories lmaoo
Remember Eric at Sealy H.S and Craig James at Stratford H.S when I was going to Katy back in the day!! Fantastic RB's!!
NFL doesn’t have guaranteed contracts
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It makes the players disposable
Expendable like the 5th crew member of the Starship Enterprise
Like driving a car with no insurance
NBA is next.. Ben Simmons might fuck this up along with James Harden and AD.
@@unrealisticrealist7248 Never gonna happen Players union NBA Lockout
@Carl The One NFL was more powerful than NBA but now in today's age Basketball was wayyy bigger on a Global scale
Big up for speaking out
From the music industry, "You're only as big as your next hit."
Sports, "You're only as good as next week."
Welcome to the party pal,they treat us fans the same way and we feel just like you,they made us hate a game we loved.What a pleasure it was to watch Eric run back in the day,great guy too.
had they ever had real jobs, they would know that this is how ALL employers treat people.
80% of the "average" pro Athletes in the '50s,'60s, '70s and early '80s HAD real jobs in the off-season.
"Most" or "MANY" would be more accurate. Don't go the female/feminist way of using the term/description: "....ALL....." anything. Just isn't true.
@@idontcareanymore2754 True but, that wasn't his main pt, as he was speaking to today's players who're making $660,000 on average/mean score.....and were coddled when "taking a knee" at workplace, whereas most peeps would "be in hot water" soon enough ("on notice") or lose their jobs over controversial political-social protests at their workplace. (not counting Union strikes, etc.)
U cant compare a great Athlete that Generates Millions of Dollars for a Franchise to a 9 to 5 employee
Wtf are you even talking about lol 9 months later this is still a dumb comment
Really sad part is that it's way better for the players now than it was 50 years ago.
True words that never been said.
That’s what they signed up for. A real man recognizes his mistakes.
Old days, they definitely didnt get paid like they do now but they wasn't pressing no 10-12 year career. Most of the legends played only a few years
The NFL is wrong for how it treats its players after retirement or when they get hurt and can't play anymore. But this is also a bunch of very wealthy men feeling sorry for themselves.
Really? Feeling sorry for themselves?
So dont play for millions EVERY year.
Join the military for 35 k a year.
You can't have your cake as in millions and millions every year like that dont matter all kinds of people. From all walks of life wash dishes, farm or do anyhimg to survive while living in sqaulor in and struggle.....and you talk about being a .......( drum roll please ) Slave????
There not all wealthy
All sports is like that and is that, but also it’s a beautiful gift
The physical and mental toll the game takes on players should qualify them for a lifetime of health insurance covered at the NFLs expense once they retire. Everyone shouldn't qualify but if a player plays a minimum of 5 years (or 80 games) should allow for partial or split coverage; 8 years or more, full coverage; career ending injury while below 8 years should be full coverage for any issues related to that injury.
I would get deep into the finances but I would basically like to see players with 8 years or more tenure get a scaling stipend (.0025-.005% of NFL profits; which would be taxable) after the age of 45 for 20 years. That would allow them to pay into SS and allow for stability if they have had hardships or mishaps due to mental health.
If you read this, thank you 😂 I know it's a lot but feel Free to ask any questions
ThIs is a ridiculous statement. These are adults that went to college and they don't know how to take responsibility for themselves really. I'm sorry I can't feel sorry for them they picked this career knew there is a strong possibility something bad could happen at any time and should have made plans ahead of time to make sure they have money to live on if! Seriously how does one not realize if you bang your head constantly against something hard your not going to have issues? They are over paid as it is and now they want someone else take responsibility for health issues they should have know could happen. Sorry but no I can't feel sorry for them.
@@umami0247 I disagree for numerous reasons. An eighteen year old human is still developing mentally and physically. Most research about the sport and it's consequences are newer to the public (less than a decade) so they most likely weren't as informed as you would hope. I understand you think it's ridiculous but it's just pennies to a billion dollar business in a trillion dollar industry. Take into consideration that most businesses take care of their retired employees. I'm not saying they need to make millions but something to aid with their lives is completely humane and achievable.
When I watch gladiator movies, I.E. Spartacus & Gladiator. It reminds me of Cesar & NFL owners. They’ve “paid” or were given a product, the stands are always full with fans wanting to see one or the other side bruised, beaten, or dead as the fans cheer. All the while Caesar or the owner of the property sits in his box hoping his gladiator beats the other. If the gladiator is maimed or killed, they feel sorry for the lost of investment. When the gladiator is past his prime and no longer of use, they quickly move on to the next best gladiator. Shameful.
If you got some violence, bring it to America. It's worth billions. Paul Mooney.
No shit it's called entertainment!!!
Same gladiators , different time. Lawrence Taylor ancestors were the slaves then also
True
True true true 🤨
Funny, I feel like that about the military (VA) I served for & the corporate company I am employed by.
You're correct,, this is no different than any other corporation?.. unless you work directly with your family or have your own business as long as you're usefulness is used up it's on to the next guy. Why are people so surprised by this?
I am an average standard sized person. Once I stood next to Eric when he ran in a celebrity track race in Dallas in the mid 80's. Eric is as tall as a smoke stack on a locomotive but he could MOVE. I am so glad to see him doing well. He, starting with Jim Brown and afterwards Barry Sanders, walked away from football when their stats would be untouchable today but what would be the point?
NFL shows it’s racist nature at all times. You former players have to speak out. Politically correct ain’t it. I still wana see more of those racist emails. Gruden ain’t the only one. WFT just dropped Redskins and Gruden was emailing Bruce Allen🤔
FACTS and that's saying a mouth full right there.
Who cares if the NFL is racists. Then do not have anything to do with it!! Take consumer and racial responsibility. football is not essential.
@@HipHop-wj8yo people like you part brb of the problem. WTF wrong with you # Who cares if its RACIST.....
@@HipHop-wj8yo I don’t have anything to do with the NFL. Think Ima say all that and still support them financially? No use if I was gona be a hypocrite
@@chosenone9102 That would be. Thinking everyone has to like you. WELL THEY DON'T. Start a new league.
Thank you for putting it to words for me.
News flash. Regular jobs treat you the same way!! The main difference is the NFL you get paid millions to play a sport and regular jobs you get paid hours or a small salary compared to the players.
Yeah but the majority of regular jobs don’t even come close to the pain and suffering that these guys put they’re body’s through….PERIOD
@@dawnidol6821 Yes, on the physicality of the sport captain obvious! My statements isn't about the physical part of the job. Majority of regular jobs doesn't pay you millions of dollars and you can retire from it and not work a regular job ever too. A NFL player can retire from the sport and be set for life after playing 5 years! What regular job you can work for 5 years and be set for life?
@@zaphenath73 it’s 5 years but it’s 25 years worth of damage on your body, same as the average retirement length of working a regular job 🤷🏽♂️
Imagine having mini-like car wrecks constantly on body, for years.
@@MKG1977. I know. I played high school and college football 🏈. As an athlete, you must invest into your body if you want to be successful and have a healthy retirement after football. Only a few players actually do that, which is sad!
So. You didn't listen to anything he said...
Eric Dickerson my favorite back my favorite
Should've tried the military. Superstar performance at minimum wage. 38 with a 70 yr old body. Invest your hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars a year and be happy to have done what you love. 22yrs retired army, don't regret 1 second!
This dude really just described every job
The NFL is like any other business.
Don't you think other sports league treat them better than the NFL lmao
@@Jamojjamo So? They have a union like those other leagues have. They need to negotiate better then. All the issues they btch abut they have negotiated with the NFL. Guaranteed contracts, pensions, etc. Playinh the victim and complaining is played out.
@@Jamojjamo the NFL is the most dangerous sport with the most players. There's only so much treatment to go around.
@@CinqueMalcolm Lmao you weirdos really be broke as hell taking the side of billionaires.
@Carl The One you don't know what you talking about ... You never been close to that situation... different tax bracket stay in your place
Nobody can make you do anything. Nothing like personal responsibility.
I wonder how Dickerson feels re: 17 games this season, 18 next.
everyone saying Pollard's better than Zeke... I say we have 2 running backs in a 17 game season
Probably the same way he felt when the season went from 14 games to 16.
You guys hit the nail on the head. The NFL made me hate the game I grew up loving. I knew every man on the roster, their position, statistics & game highlights. I loved & died with my team every Sunday. And the feeling leading up to a big game can’t be explained. A good play would have me jumping up on the coffee table. But now all of that is gone. I don’t even know the players anymore. I HATE the NFL for taking that away from me
It's crazy growing up loving the sport than have people make you hate it
@@GARRY3754 Don't know what you mean but ok
He's telling the truth but hell,that's every corporation sadly
Create your own league🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️
Our ancestors had their own🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️
@Carl The One You see the glass half empty, I see the glass half full 🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️
@@horusallegory that's really not gonna cha get much. The injuries and money would still be a issue lol
LOL I had both of those players in the E.F.L and they played just Like the real Eric Dickerson and Lawrence Taylor man that is So funny
Well tell me what industry treat employees right? I say you guys live a life most dream of while living and eating in the best places retiring at a much younger age while traveling the world. Forgive me if I lack any sympathy.
Curt Flood said: "A well paid slave is never theless a slave".
These guys have found their talent niche. They played a game where than talent propelled them to the top. But damn if you're not saying the very thing that T.O. talked about and that's fans thinking money solves everything. Well, it doesn't last forever and knowing that it's the owners who make the real money off these men's busted bodies, I'll have that sympathy for them.
@@noeltaylor3594 You're a slave in your mind only it's only it's a sad existence my friend free your mind and your soul will follow
This can be said for most corporations though. 🤷🏿♂️
Poor babies! It took me 31 years of carrying mail for the U.S. Post Office ( 1.2 million) to make what these guys made in 6 games. I've had 2 major back surgeries and am about to have my 2nd shoulder surgery. By the way, they treated me like crap everyday especially the closer I got to retirement (age 62). Not to mention I had to pay for my college degree.
Well said.... the entitled have no perspective, it's always about what they aren't getting instead of what they have. I love Pro Football, but in all honesty, the guys playing Pro Football knew what they were getting into long before they signed their Multi Million Dollar Contracts. I have no sympathy for Pro Athletes who complain about Post Career Injuries and Money. Getting paid MILLIONS to play a game you signed up for doesn't sound forced to me..... most knew of the Medical dangers beforehand, and how it would potentially affect their physical well being, so it HAD to be about the money at some point. Funny thing is, most Professional Athletes would say they would do it all over again, regardless of their physical state after their careers are overwith.
U dnt generate Millions for ur Company... Eric D did that.. U cant compare ur UPS Job to a Superstar RB
@@bobbyscarfo2544 ... No they dnt..
Thats the profession you took they knew what they was getting into before they got into it in my opinion no insult intended.
They could have gone played in Canada or Europe, but nope they love the NFL MONEY
Had a couple buddies from Rutgers play in the league they said the same thing but you gotta make your money and go
But everything Eric Dickerson says is true, how can hate a game after you finish playing it though? That's rough.
DON'T PLAY, GO GET A 9-5 JOB, then come see the working people..
@@andrejohnson1703 It ain't about that. Hell, I sat down with a group of white guys in the lockeroom one day and we all talked about how much we'd grown to hate the game and this was my junior year in college. It's not just the NFL. There comes a point to where you passion starts to wane. Guys who make the Hall of Fame are the ones who just have the game all in their systems and, I guess, will do anything. But a lot of players really start to dislike it after a while.
@@noeltaylor3594 DON'T PLAY!!! No one is forcing you to play a damn sport, just as any place of employment, they are trying to make a profit and not take loses, are you kidding me?! I played ball also (D1 basketball)...
That's life. I work for a great company and they want me to make them money. When I can no longer do the work I will retire. After that they no longer have any obligation to "take care of me". You look like you did pretty well in the NFL. You were a favorite player. But now?
To be clear though... that's the way most companies treat employee's also. We (regular folk) just don't get our bodies as wrecked ...nor the big $$$$. Capitalism on steroids !!!
Speak for yourself about not getting your body wrecked. A lot of people suffer through their retirement with chronic pain and disability from their jobs. CTE? Probably not, but a whole lot of suffering to be sure.
Eric is one of the most underrated running backs of all time. He was amazing.
Bullshit he would of been in flag football.
Do your homework before making such assinine comments
Look who the owners are ... unfortunately the NFL is a microcosm of Amerikkka... RESPECT !!!
If it was really "amerikkka" there would only be white players on the field.
U can always leave
@@benitosotelo444 Dummy we're all disposable regardless of race. Its economics over racism for the elitist. You're only looking at money earned but the white players could never generate the same revenue. Its the same reason the dull NBA of the 70's were forced to join forces with the ABA.
@@benitosotelo444 They tried that. There is too much talent in other groups to make it exclusively white. Wouldn't be as profitable to only have mediocre talent.
@@benitosotelo444 at one point that's how it was ??? Lmao you probably dont know what talent means tho..
I feel like this about the music industry.
"Made me hate the game I luv so much.."
Time for the players to make a stand
For what?
@Carl The One think before you type, like all things that are good, nothing comes easy.. you ain’t in the nfl so shut ya mouth and stay in ya place
@@mr.billthrower7392 smd
Cannot argue ONE THING THE MAN SAID! I feel the same... "Let's Go NFL!!!"
Powerful players and even more courageous (Black) men! No PLANTATION representation here! REVOLUTIONARY!!!!
Eric Dickerson was good when he played.
Many of us who still have a functioning brain left have monitored and witnessed how these parasitic vagabonds have slowly watered down the running back position and has "purposely" proliferated the tight end spot/role! I don't remember all this effort for 'Bubba' Franks who was times and times more talented!!!
For this conversation really went off the rails and I guess I contributed to it lol
see this is the issue i have with the older athletes. current athletes have seen what the previous generations have went through and dealt with and have been fighting for players. for example in the NBA they clown the current players for load management yet had there been some sort of load management back in the day so many athletes could’ve extended their careers and left the game less beat up. in football they don’t practice the same way they did 30 years ago but you’ll have some former players calling the current ones soft for that reason.
So far, 112 NFL owners and execs have disliked this video...
Every "corporation" treats their employees like this..athletes ain't special. You wanna cry in a honda or a bentley?
Most other employees aren’t throwing their bodies at supreme athletes consistently risking long term injuries with side effects not seen till long after retirement
@@bobbybolan5516 Tbh Them millions worth the risk
@@bobbybolan5516 at that's why they're immediately paid a top 1% salary.
@@mr.billthrower7392 a lot of former players would even agree with you. Just hearing those legends say fuck the NFL proves they do the players dirty in some way. If you’ve seen current Jim McMahon it illustrates a lot of that
The NFL may treat their players like trash when it comes to health care and helping take care of the older players from the 70s and 80s that didn’t make as much. But current players is given every opportunity to succeed on and off the field but most chooses outside advice. The NFLPA and NFL Player Engagement provide learning opportunities to assist players in career transition from the league. They even help send plays back to college to get a Bachelors Degree. Then there’s former players like Adewale Ogunleye who trying to teach former and current players how to manage money and invest. Idiots got to much pride to as for help but blame everybody else for their downfall when they can’t get handouts. I’m just saying 🤷🏾♂️
Now that you left you talk trash about your million dollar paychecks. Spoken like a real man.
By far the worst major pro sports league to play for in my opinion. I could be wrong i have no idea how the NHL treats it players
Another Nfl player i have so much respect for, Barry Sanders,he could have had so many records,but he retired and to hear him speak he is articulate and seems to have it together. The Nfl is a microcosm of corporatations vs labor!
That's how most businesses and owners treat their employees, work you till your wore out and kick you down the road
The government treats the retired people bad to, trying to keep your house, land taxes on $2000 a month social security
Yep sounds about right
We have a military veteran on line 2.
They have a lot of men that would have killed to play at least one year in the NFL. You get no sympathy from me, I was a good football player myself years ago but I didn't get the opportunity to play in the NFL. I'm 53 years old and I still think about that disappointment of not playing. Sometimes the wrong people get the right opportunities in life. So unfair! T. Owens and Eric Dickerson I hope you read this.
BTW, die hard Steelers fan growing up but loved ED.
Me. Too
Man shut up millions and millions of young men has given their hearts and souls ( me ) to be in in your shoes and luck, politics or just not being good didn't make it , yeah we that you guys are human beings but at the end of the day it's a business and I hope that you change your mind and love football again even if you don't love the business aspect of it
Great work 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
I don't understand why they hate the NFL. All I heard was “fuck the NFL”. Each individual player chose their profession. It so happened they chose one that has detrimental effects on their bodies in the long term. The NFL is a business like every other business and they pay their employees (players) what the market and their collective bargaining agreement dictates at the time. Players are no different than those who worked at shipyards their entire career which takes a tole on their bodies and health also. No more than the smartest employee who works for Apple and performs and creates at a level which annually raises Apple’s net worth. The shipyard worker and Apple employee aren’t deserving of being taken care of after they retire. They chose their profession, accepted the risks that came with it and prepared for their future after retirement with the money they earned while employed or they chose not to (their choice again). I love the players who made the game what it is now.
Eric Dickerson is a damn Legend.
Build our own league, black people.
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That's funny
Most of us can say we love America, but we hate what our government does. Its everywhere...