This May Be a Stupid Question

by snowbird 14 Replies latest social physical

  • snowbird
    snowbird

    What happens to the members of a football team who sit on the sidelines and NEVER get to play?

    If they are professionals, do they still get paid?

    I'm asking because I notice some who never leave the benches?

    Or, am I seeing things?

    Sylvia

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  • Uzzah
    Uzzah

    The bench warmers or 'just in case' players do get paid but at a significant lesser rate than the 'first string' guys.

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  • snowbird
    snowbird

    Thanks, Uzzah.

    Sylvia

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  • sir82
    sir82

    Yeah, it's a lesser rate, but still more than I'd see in a decade of work!

    Assuming you are referring to the NFL.

    Here is the minimum salary for NFL players:

    NFL Minimum Salaries For 2008-2012 Seasons

    Credited Seasons 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

    0 $295,000 $310,000 $325,000 $340,000 $355,000

    1 $370,000 $385,000 $400,000 $415,000 $430,000

    2 $445,000 $460,000 $475,000 $490,000 $505,000

    3 $520,000 $535,000 $550,000 $565,000 $580,000

    4-6 $605,000 $620,000 $635,000 $650,000 $665,000

    7-9 $730,000 $745,000 $760,000 $775,000 $790,000

    10+ $830,000 $845,000 $860,000 $875,000 $890,000

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  • DJK
    DJK

    They get to play in the last few minutes of a game when the coach has determined the team has no chance of winning and sometimes when the team has no chance of losing. It's protecting the valuable players.

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  • snowbird
    snowbird

    Thanks, y'all!

    Sylvia

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  • JWoods
    JWoods

    On the other hand, they will not persist for very many seasons if they do not eventually make it up to a reasonable playing (even if secondary) rank.

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  • Judge Dread
    Judge Dread

    Unfortunately, there is alot of wasted talent on "the bench".

    Judge Dread

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  • John Doe
    John Doe

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  • villabolo
    villabolo

    "On the other hand, they will not persist for very many seasons if they do not eventually make it up to a reasonable playing (even if secondary) rank"

    I'd be happified to warm up that bench doing next to nothing for 10 years worth of salary! Too bad I was born a nerd.

    villabolo

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