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Title: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: ssmith general on July 28, 2011, 11:36:17 PM Quote With a contract in the hands that helped him set receiving records at Alabama, Julio Jones is on his way to training camp with the Atlanta Falcons. Jones signed a four-year contract worth a guaranteed $16.2 million on Thursday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and then the first-round draft choice was able to attend a team meeting. http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/julio_jones_gets_162_million_o.html (http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/9163066-large.jpg) #+ Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Marshal Dillon on July 28, 2011, 11:42:58 PM Good info and great stuff happening to a fine young man. Thanks for the article smitty.
#+ Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Terrie1959 on July 29, 2011, 07:00:09 AM While I am THRILLED for Julio, a selfish part of me is wishing that he could've (would've) stayed at Bama one more year. I know he did the best thing for himself, but can you imagine what it would be like this year with him and Mark? Congrats to a wonderful young man!
Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: BAMAWV on July 29, 2011, 07:06:03 AM While I am THRILLED for Julio, a selfish part of me is wishing that he could've (would've) stayed at Bama one more year. I know he did the best thing for himself, but can you imagine what it would be like this year with him and Mark? Congrats to a wonderful young man! You are absolutely right, Terri. That is selfish.Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Terrie1959 on July 29, 2011, 07:26:56 AM While I am THRILLED for Julio, a selfish part of me is wishing that he could've (would've) stayed at Bama one more year. I know he did the best thing for himself, but can you imagine what it would be like this year with him and Mark? Congrats to a wonderful young man! You are absolutely right, Terri. That is selfish.thanks :) Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Chechem on July 29, 2011, 07:28:34 AM The incentive to stay in school is minor compared to the $$$. Who needs an education when you can be a millionaire. :sarcasm:
Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Terrie1959 on July 29, 2011, 07:29:53 AM The incentive to stay in school is minor compared to the $$$. Who needs an education when you can be a millionaire. :sarcasm: #+ Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: BAMAWV on July 29, 2011, 07:52:20 AM :o
I'll never forget the contributions that JJ made to our team and the university. RTR. His college career was anything but easy and JJ played through the pain better than most. Take a look at Tyrone Prothro living on bank teller wages and see if your attitude toward JJ doesn't change. He can now pay someone to get his degree for him (lol). Best wishes to a Bama great. RTR Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Chechem on July 29, 2011, 08:31:23 AM :o I'll never forget the contributions that JJ made to our team and the university. RTR. His college career was anything but easy and JJ played through the pain better than most. Take a look at Tyrone Prothro living on bank teller wages and see if your attitude toward JJ doesn't change. He can now pay someone to get his degree for him (lol). Best wishes to a Bama great. RTR (http://www.gagdiploma.com/ad_BONGOS.gif) Diplomas are cheap. NFL contracts ... priceless. Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: 2Stater on July 29, 2011, 08:37:20 AM From what I'm hearing from a friend that knows the family, Mama wanted Julio to stay in school, but they all pretty much live hand to mouth and julio wanted to provide a better life for his family, so he left early for the draft. Not painting a picture here of his family living in squaller, because they weren't. He just knew he could provide a better life for them.
Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: BAMAWV on July 29, 2011, 09:48:33 AM From what I'm hearing from a friend that knows the family, Mama wanted Julio to stay in school, but they all pretty much live hand to mouth and julio wanted to provide a better life for his family, so he left early for the draft. Not painting a picture here of his family living in squaller, because they weren't. He just knew he could provide a better life for them. You would have to be a complete idiot to turn down double digit millions simply because you want to finish your degree. I don't care if his Mama just won the Kentucky Derby.Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Chechem on July 29, 2011, 09:51:20 AM From what I'm hearing from a friend that knows the family, Mama wanted Julio to stay in school, but they all pretty much live hand to mouth and julio wanted to provide a better life for his family, so he left early for the draft. Not painting a picture here of his family living in squaller, because they weren't. He just knew he could provide a better life for them. You would have to be a complete idiot to turn down double digit millions simply because you want to finish your degree. I don't care if his Mama just won the Kentucky Derby.As a filly? Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Marshal Dillon on July 29, 2011, 10:12:23 AM From what I'm hearing from a friend that knows the family, Mama wanted Julio to stay in school, but they all pretty much live hand to mouth and julio wanted to provide a better life for his family, so he left early for the draft. Not painting a picture here of his family living in squaller, because they weren't. He just knew he could provide a better life for them. Yeah, if he invests wisely, he is set for life at the age of 21 and he's able to help other members of the family. Plus, if he turns out to be a great receiver, down the road he can make even more money. I realy hope he's being steered to a solid finacial advisor who makes sure he's investing properly. Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: Coach Hank Crisp on July 29, 2011, 10:16:21 AM boogs (http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/former_auburn_defensive_star_n.html#incart_hbx)
Julio making 16.2 million compared to former Auburn defensive star Nick Fairley signs deal with Detroit that's `right around $10 million' 4 year. (I know only $10 million, like that's nothing). Cam Newton, in agreeing to terms this week reported to be around $25 million. Big gamble. Newton = Young? 8) Title: Re: Julio 4 years, 16.2M Post by: 2Stater on July 29, 2011, 07:06:10 PM From what I'm hearing from a friend that knows the family, Mama wanted Julio to stay in school, but they all pretty much live hand to mouth and julio wanted to provide a better life for his family, so he left early for the draft. Not painting a picture here of his family living in squaller, because they weren't. He just knew he could provide a better life for them. You would have to be a complete idiot to turn down double digit millions simply because you want to finish your degree. I don't care if his Mama just won the Kentucky Derby.As a filly? #+ :lol: |