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re: Feeling bad for Faulk
Posted on 4/27/13 at 5:40 pm to TigerintheNO
Posted on 4/27/13 at 5:40 pm to TigerintheNO
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what about Simon
Seattle took him in the 4th
5th
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Posted on 4/27/13 at 8:07 pm to Tiger79
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Whoever gave him advice to enter the draft needs their head examined
I would love to know who he was getting advice from.
Posted on 4/27/13 at 8:16 pm to wish i was tebow
Not me. He could a came back and would have been drafted. I said from the jump it was a stupid frickin decision
Posted on 4/27/13 at 8:42 pm to ell_13
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So he makes a few hundred thousand instead of millions? Poor guy.
Doesn't work that way. He has to actually make the final roster for that kind of money. A lot of UDFA get a scout team contract, which is much less.
Not to mention that a half million a year isn't really that great if it only lasts 2-3 years.
Posted on 4/27/13 at 8:53 pm to foshizzle
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Not to mention that a half million a year isn't really that great if it only lasts 2-3 years.
Yeah, making 1.5MM in 3 years is nothing to brag about.
This post was edited on 4/27/13 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 4/27/13 at 9:51 pm to IMJ127
In the NFL they only get paid during the season. If they have bonuses in their contracts then they get money for working out, being on roster on certain date, and any extra incentives and then they can get money in offseason. Nothing is guaranteed except your signing bonus. Don't forget some money that you do get goes to the agent. For Chris Faulk he probably won't see any real money unless he becomes a starter and makes Pro Bowl a few years. He should have stayed at LSU. Look at Sean Canfield for saints. He was drafted 7th round and constantly put on practice squad and then released. Probably made $2000 a week when on the practice squad but once released no guantantee he will be back on.
Posted on 4/27/13 at 9:59 pm to SouljaBreauxTellEm
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As others have pointed out tho.. he may just be afraid of another injury and not being able to make the NFL at all
The problem is, now he has to prove considerably that he is not injured, rather then continuing to rehab in college and play when ready. I would say his chance of reinjury is greater now then if he would have came back.
If he would have gone in the first five it might have been worth it.
Posted on 4/27/13 at 10:02 pm to dreaux
Holy crap. Just realized lattimore went in the fourth. That dudes knee prolly looks like spaghetti.
Posted on 4/27/13 at 11:44 pm to dreaux
Who will pay for the rest of Faulk's rehab?
I think the NY Giants paid for some of Chad Jones rehab, but this is much different because Faulk was undrafted. I doubt a team would pay for rehab of an UDFA. If he stayed in school, LSU would pay for it.
I think the NY Giants paid for some of Chad Jones rehab, but this is much different because Faulk was undrafted. I doubt a team would pay for rehab of an UDFA. If he stayed in school, LSU would pay for it.
Posted on 4/28/13 at 2:02 am to Tiger F@g
quote:That's what's been confusing me from the get go. I figured him declaring early must mean he's either thinking he'll go really high or he's afraid of the impact of the injury. I was doubting that anyone would project him really high, so I figured it must be concern over the injury. But then what better course to address that concern than continue to get top notch treatment at LSU's expense and then get a season to prove that it's fixed.
If he stayed in school, LSU would pay for it.
I guess he might have been afraid it wouldn't get better, but it would be pretty silly to think that an NFL team would touch him without some confidence that he would recover completely.
I don't get it.
Wish him the best of luck, though. Even if I'd really like to see him back on our line next year . . .
Posted on 4/28/13 at 5:44 am to King Joey
Who is to say he even makes it on someone's practice squad or roster...
Posted on 4/28/13 at 6:52 am to wish i was tebow
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He didn't want to play for free anymore
Since when was tuition, room and board, food, access to tutors and athletic facilities that no other students get, and the LSU gear players get valued at $0?
It's worth around $40k all in....
Besides, would be easier to get a Degree as a player now he would have to study to get a degree.
Posted on 4/28/13 at 7:09 am to CMDBear
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In the NFL they only get paid during the season. If they have bonuses in their contracts then they get money for working out, being on roster on certain date, and any extra incentives and then they can get money in offseason. Nothing is guaranteed except your signing bonus. Don't forget some money that you do get goes to the agent. For Chris Faulk he probably won't see any real money unless he becomes a starter and makes Pro Bowl a few years. He should have stayed at LSU.
CMDbear doesn't post much, but we he does: has something worthwhile to say
Posted on 4/28/13 at 7:10 am to ironsides
Faulk is betting on himself. I think most free agent contracts are for 2 years. So if he actually performs well, he could get a good contract in 2 years. With the new salary cap for rookies, the second contract is where the money is made.
Posted on 4/28/13 at 7:34 am to LSU1018
Certainly all Tiger fans wish him all the best. Some of these guys are either getting bad advice from the outside or are just short term thinkers...maybe both. Life is not a sprint, more like a marathon. The culture and the families are not serving them well either. Good luck Chris!
Posted on 4/28/13 at 8:12 am to King Joey
I wish him the best cause he's a tiger. I'm guessing the agent will now pay for the rest of his rehab & will collect from Faulk's contract if he makes the team?
Posted on 4/28/13 at 8:21 am to Tiger F@g
Wish the kid would have come back. I don't think he had the right guidance.
however, he can be a good example for the lsu and their young players. He and ford, . Unless you are projected a top draft pick, you are better off staying. no guarantee you will be drafted.
however, he can be a good example for the lsu and their young players. He and ford, . Unless you are projected a top draft pick, you are better off staying. no guarantee you will be drafted.
This post was edited on 4/28/13 at 8:23 am
Posted on 4/28/13 at 9:33 am to dos crystal
Considering he wasn't drafted in rounds, he likely won't see any real money. I also think the chances of making a roster are slim......even if he makes a practice squad, it doesn't justify leaving early.
In retrospect, he really should have rolled the dice at LSU again.
Sucks for him.
In retrospect, he really should have rolled the dice at LSU again.
Sucks for him.
Posted on 4/28/13 at 9:44 am to moneyg
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I would love to know who he was getting advice from.
Probably Detillier.
Posted on 4/28/13 at 9:46 am to CharlesLSU
I would think rehab is still done by LSU for him. If a senior gets injured in his last career game, his surgery and rehab costs would still be covered.
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