Cheektavegas Charlie Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) A football players career can end instantly without notice from injury, many have, and along with it goes all the money and for some the high rolling life style that came with it. It sets a bad example for younger players in my humble opinion. with all due respect I do agree that being careless with money does set a bad example. That being said, the same could be said about buying luxury cars/watches/clothing/jewelry/running up massive restaurant bills/any other example of athletes/celebrities/rich people living extravagant lifestyles. The majority of NFL players with large contracts seem to spend quite a bit of money on their luxurious lifestyles, so to single McCoy out for risking $200,000, and to suggest that this is a punishable action, or much worse than what so many others are also doing with no consequences, or people attacking them for it seems a bit much. You clearly missed my point, but that's OK. Several others have, too. BTW, see "Shadymccoy" at the top, right hand side of the photo? To me, this indicates it was shared on some social media. Just stupid. What exactly is your point then? I just don't think he did anything wrong. Edited June 5, 2017 by Cheektavegas Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I do agree that being careless with money does set a bad example. That being said, the same could be said about buying luxury cars/watches/clothing/jewelry/running up massive restaurant bills/any other example of athletes/celebrities/rich people living extravagant lifestyles. The majority of NFL players with large contracts seem to spend quite a bit of money on their luxurious lifestyles, so to single McCoy out for risking $200,000, and to suggest that this is a punishable action, or much worse than what so many others are also doing with no consequences, or people attacking them for it seems a bit much. What exactly is your point then? I just don't think he did anything wrong. Lots of ways to invest $200,000 dollars more safely is my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektavegas Charlie Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Lots of ways to invest $200,000 dollars more safely is my point. If that's all you're saying, I can't argue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I know $200K isn't a lot of money to him. But generally speaking, risking $200K to win $62K isn't necessarily wise. that was my initial thought as well, but i just assumed i wasn't understanding exactly how it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 it's probably harder to make it rain $200,000 with the scrutiny he may be under after "events" last offseason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 If that's all you're saying, I can't argue with that. Looks like I may have answered a question meant for Deano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 moneyline is +130 and dropping for the Warriors next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 moneyline is +130 and dropping for the Warriors next game. A bet on a sweep might be more profitable, and obviously much higher risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 what is 65000 net of taxes for someone with Shady's income? is it worth risking 200000 ? might have been better to just invest the money long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I wish more people were honest here. If he wasn't a Bill, I'd sports hate McCoy. He represents a lot of the awful qualities of a pro athlete. Great player and awesome trade. But he loves to pimp how much money he has. He seems insecure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billschinatown Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 what is 65000 net of taxes for someone with Shady's income? is it worth risking 200000 ? might have been better to just invest the money long term. You can claim gambling losses at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 That seems like a lot of money to put at risk to make $60k. It is a 30% return, but man that's some confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 That seems like a lot of money to put at risk to make $60k. It is a 30% return, but man that's some confidence. It's a horrible experience if things get close. I bet 500 to win 100 on a tennis match one time and the match went on forever. Money wise I assume that would be the equivalent of this thing going 7 and Shady having to sweat it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 that 62 large could turn his kids birthday week into a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Lots of ways to invest $200,000 dollars more safely is my point. IDK. I love the Cavs, but this Warriors team is flat out f-ing amazing. As a kid growing up worshipping the Jordan Bulls, I don't think you could take the best 5 out of any Jordan-led Bulls teams and match this current Warriors squad. Sadly, I say crown em. It'll be fun this off-season to see Lebron recruit a decent squad to take them on. It's a horrible experience if things get close. I bet 500 to win 100 on a tennis match one time and the match went on forever. Money wise I assume that would be the equivalent of this thing going 7 and Shady having to sweat it out. Who was playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 IDK. I love the Cavs, but this Warriors team is flat out f-ing amazing. As a kid growing up worshipping the Jordan Bulls, I don't think you could take the best 5 out of any Jordan-led Bulls teams and match this current Warriors squad. Sadly, I say crown em. It'll be fun this off-season to see Lebron recruit a decent squad to take them on. Who was playing? Isner was favored over some scrub, i thought it was going to be easy money. Never again. He won but it wasn't worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Isner was favored over some scrub, i thought it was going to be easy money. Never again. He won but it wasn't worth it. Haha. I've bet on tennis a few times and its always funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakin Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 You Americans have funny attitudes towards sports betting. It's because Jesus didn't believe in Vig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 It was the same last year, then the NBA rigged it. Cavs haven't given their best yet, hope it's a massacre of a sweep though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Easy money. As I like to say- it takes money to take money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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