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
This May Be a Stupid Question
by snowbird 14 Replies latest social physical
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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
Thanks, Uzzah.
Sylvia
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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
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
Thanks, y'all!
Sylvia
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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
Unfortunately, there is alot of wasted talent on "the bench".
Judge Dread
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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