mi6 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Nothing wrong with being humble. Perhaps, some of the high-paid under-acheiving Skins take notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Understood, but personally I'd buy a car that (and I'm saying this not knowing the crash rating) has a high crash protection rating... Imagine getting rear ended and breaking your arm or something... All because you didn't want to buy a safe car. Not saying he needs to buy a tank, but it'd be horrible for him to get an injury because he didn't upgrade his car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Understood, but personally I'd buy a car that (and I'm saying this not knowing the crash rating) has a high crash protection rating... Imagine getting rear ended and breaking your arm or something... All because you didn't want to buy a safe car.Not saying he needs to buy a tank, but it'd be horrible for him to get an injury because he didn't upgrade his car... Dude, I was rocking my Galant today when I got into a wreck on the way to the vet b/c my damn kitten (AKA know as Chuck) was sitting on top of my head with his ass and tail covering my face. If the Galant can take it........so can the 626. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He should probably just get a new car...atleast get like 2003 honda civic or something, doesn't have to be a BMW. Doesn't make sense for a pro athlete or anyone making 100k+ a year to be driving around in a car from 1991. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomthePasserby Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He should probably just get a new car...atleast get like 2003 honda civic or something, doesn't have to be a BMW. Doesn't make sense for a pro athlete or anyone making 100k+ a year to be driving around in a car from 1991. Seriously. He has a 4 year, $2.223 million contract with a $124,000 signing bonus. A 2003 Civic costs like, $6,000. It's 0.2% of his worth. That's like, equivalent to a trip to the movies for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He's not going to just go buy just any new car. He was saying the car has sentimental value for him. So yeah, it's old and needs to be replaced, but I support him waiting. Especially if it keeps his feet on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 :rotflmao: Are we seriously debating whether or not he should get a new car? Seriously, Alf, if you want a different car, I'll swap with you! Mine has power windows AND a system (WOOOT!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins island connection Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 First thing that popped in my head was John Riggins doing the moonwalk on a Ford commercial. Priceless. But look at his money and how many people have their hands out wanting a chunk of it before he gets his; agents, taxes, etc, which is why they have those classes for rookies warning them of wasteful spending and pop-up friends, and how quickly their bank accounts can be depleted. Still, kid has a good head on his shoulders, and makes you wanna pull for the guy even more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Understood, but personally I'd buy a car that (and I'm saying this not knowing the crash rating) has a high crash protection rating... Imagine getting rear ended and breaking your arm or something... All because you didn't want to buy a safe car.Not saying he needs to buy a tank, but it'd be horrible for him to get an injury because he didn't upgrade his car... From the guy named after a Saturn Seriously, I like Saturns a lot, we've discussed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanhillbilly Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Seriously. He has a 4 year, $2.223 million contract with a $124,000 signing bonus. A 2003 Civic costs like, $6,000. It's 0.2% of his worth. He is actually very smart by keeping this car. And just about any financial planner will tell you the same. Provided he lasts longer than the leave average of 2.3 years and plays out his contract he will take home about 1.1 million after agent fees and taxes take their bite. That isn't much to live the next 40-60 years of your life on. There was just an article on stephen davis getting arrested for failure to pay taxes and writing bad checks and at one time had a 100 million dollar contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He is actually very smart by keeping this car. And just about any financial planner will tell you the same. You sound like my wife. I'm trying to convince her its time I traded by car in on a new one ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He should probably just get a new car...atleast get like 2003 honda civic or something, doesn't have to be a BMW. Doesn't make sense for a pro athlete or anyone making 100k+ a year to be driving around in a car from 1991. That's all I was saying. Like the choices are only keep the current car or drop $50K on some tricked out, flashy whip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I do this every day. Not to Skins park of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I was thinking about this yesterday on my way home from school. I got a 2000 Chevy Venture. It is pretty hilarious that even my $800 van is better than his car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 very smart move for a shannahan running back to not get too comfortable. i like alfred morris, but history says the odds are it's only a matter of time until he goes the way of ryan torain , marcus mason, and keiland williams (and countless other flavors of the week in denver). i like the kid and wish him the best, of course. ---------- Post added September-21st-2012 at 09:27 AM ---------- That's all I was saying. Like the choices are only keep the current car or drop $50K on some tricked out, flashy whip. what kind of tricked out flashy whip can you get for $50k? my wife's minivan cost almost that much (granted it's a very nice vehicle, but not NFL calibur). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quettefan Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Alfred Morris == Anti-Haynesworth it's nice to see a rookie with more on the ball than some of the veteran headcases we've had the past few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Good for him. Never saw the point in buying a flashy car. All cars are the same, they all drive, in my view. So no point in splurging on a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 this is one NFL player who won't go broke like so many others. good story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Here's a pic of the car: http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/msn/redskins_rookie_running_back_alfred_morris_still_drives_91_mazda_photos/11764894 “One day, my kids are going to drive that car,” Morris said with a laugh. “If it breaks down, I’m gettin’ it fixed. That’s just how I am.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He keeps producing like he is and stories like trhis keep coming out. His jersey would be worth wearing. He seems like an intelligent based on his well-spoken interviews and he seems to remind himself where he came from. Gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 That trio was Butz, Moseley and Theismann. They considered it good luck to run over any roadkill they saw on the way to the stadium. I knew I had Russ Grimm wrong. Imagine a pretty boy QB and pretty boy Kicker going to games with Dave Butz and trying to create roadkill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 How could you not like this guy, he's the new Chris Cooley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf7 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Awesome story. But that Mazda won't get u no dmv chics. Or maybe it will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Awesome story. But that Mazda won't get u no dmv chics. Or maybe it will If they are worried about what car he is driving...he needs to stay away from them anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbidoe Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I like to think that I'd do the same thing if I were him, but who knows? I drive a '99 Jetta and I likely will for some time. Well done to him! I hope he stays grounded and keeps playing well. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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