Albany,n.y. Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 https://nypost.com/2023/09/01/bill-parcells-has-lent-millions-to-ex-giants-players-in-financial-crisis/ “It’s just incredibly generous what he’s done with these guys. Bill has loaned out $4 million to 20 players that played for him, who come to him in this financial crisis. Bill knows when they come to him it’s a last resort,” Myers said. “I said to him, ‘Bill, you know, $4 million, you don’t expect anybody to pay you back. Why are you doing that?’ “And he said, ‘These guys have sacrificed so much for me with their bodies and their commitment.’ ” Parcells gave the loans — most of which were to members of the 1986 Giants, though a few were to other Giants and players on other teams he coached — without any expectation to be paid back. “He’s put away money he needs for the rest of his life, he’s given money to his kids, and what he has left he’s designated to help those close to him who need it. I think it’s unprecedented,” Myers said. “I don’t think I know of any other coach who sits down and writes checks to his former players who are really in financial need. It’s really a cool story.” 10 1 20 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 That’s a pretty amazing story. Good on Bill. 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Marv is Cheap? 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 He always seemed like kind of a dick. But everything I've heard about him as a person he seems like a truly great guy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Wow. That's amazing. Parcells and Belichick always had this kind of love-hate relationship, because they were fundamentally different guys. I wonder if Belichick helps out his former players. He doesn't seem like that kind of guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 It’s an absolute shame that so many people who earned some healthy paychecks could be in such need, but I don’t think that shocks any of us. Good for Bill for being there when they needed it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Wow. That's amazing. Parcells and Belichick always had this kind of love-hate relationship, because they were fundamentally different guys. I wonder if Belichick helps out his former players. He doesn't seem like that kind of guy. To be fair Belichick is donating 10% to Robert Kraft’s legal fund. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Wow. That's amazing. Parcells and Belichick always had this kind of love-hate relationship, because they were fundamentally different guys. I wonder if Belichick helps out his former players. He doesn't seem like that kind of guy. as an active coach it could be a little different handing former players large sums of cash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I need an ashtray, plastic is fine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Good on him. Truly remarkable that he still cares enough about these ex players to help them out the way he has. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 53 minutes ago, HOUSE said: I need an ashtray, plastic is fine Have you met your Go Fund Me goal for a new coffee pot already? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Do have the Knicks and Mets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, Augie said: Have you met your Go Fund Me goal for a new coffee pot already? Was that before or after the Go Fund Me for a wallet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, Mr Info said: Was that before or after the Go Fund Me for a wallet? It’s hard to keep up. I’ll check the spreadsheet and get back to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 “It’s just incredibly generous what he’s done with these guys. Bill has loaned out $4 million to 20 players that played for him, who come to him in this financial crisis. Bill knows when they come to him it’s a last resort,” Myers said. “I said to him, ‘Bill, you know, $4 million, you don’t expect anybody to pay you back. Why are you doing that?’ “And he said, ‘These guys have sacrificed so much for me with their bodies and their commitment.’ ” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I wonder what he'd do if Scott Norwood asked him for a few dollars? Seriously, that's a great story. You can see why players loved him. Tough as nails but a man you have to respect 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Cool story, thanks for posting! One of my former principals was his college football roommate back in the day. He always had the nicest things to say about him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 8 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said: He always seemed like kind of a dick. But everything I've heard about him as a person he seems like a truly great guy. It's the way he talks. I always thought that, too - but he talks like a New Yorker (not sure where he's from originally). I've heard other stories about him like this - seems like a genuinely good guy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 8 hours ago, Augie said: It’s an absolute shame that so many people who earned some healthy paychecks could be in such need, but I don’t think that shocks any of us. Good for Bill for being there when they needed it. Each player should set up a trust they deposit say 20% of their money the trust should be setup to provide food housing to playerthey can easily buy a house outright in trusts name and they always have home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Players didn't make as much money back then, but neither did coaches... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, AuntieEm said: Each player should set up a trust they deposit say 20% of their money the trust should be setup to provide food housing to playerthey can easily buy a house outright in trusts name and they always have home. Yes, if only it were that easy. They start as a bunch of kids barely in their 20’s, most of their families never had money, and now they are swimming in cash. You can’t MAKE them do anything with it. They earned it. If only they could trade some of that cash for a bit of wisdom, and I don’t mean Uncle Bob who’s good with numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 minute ago, MJS said: Players didn't make as much money back then, but neither did coaches... Parcells made good money because he coached for Jerry Jones in the 2000's for four years. He made ~5 million per for those years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel2014 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I really love hearing stories like this.... Parcells just seems like a stickler, amazing to read of his generosity also especially for those struggling. It's too bad we don't read more about these types of people. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 9 hours ago, Shaw66 said: Wow. That's amazing. Parcells and Belichick always had this kind of love-hate relationship, because they were fundamentally different guys. I wonder if Belichick helps out his former players. He doesn't seem like that kind of guy. “ (Grunt) Who are you again? Hrrrmph, never heard of ya. Bye.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 12 hours ago, Augie said: It’s an absolute shame that so many people who earned some healthy paychecks could be in such need, but I don’t think that shocks any of us. Good for Bill for being there when they needed it. Average salary in 1986 was under 200k, short career, probably some pretty substantial medical bills. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97bills Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 6 hours ago, RobbRiddick said: I wonder what he'd do if Scott Norwood asked him for a few dollars? Seriously, that's a great story. You can see why players loved him. Tough as nails but a man you have to respect It would be the RIGHT thing to do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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