re: Great read....Emery's father, in the last paragraph, sums it up....

Yeah, and most players need income after the NFL. Athletes are unique from other professions in that their earnings are typically front loaded. They make the most they ever will the first 5-10 years out of college.

I know I wouldn't have managed that money well and saved it all for later. It's good to see a parent speaking wisdom to his child and helping him keep things in perspective rather than getting caught up in the game like many do.