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Originally Posted by JayP
Well, it is their choice, but is $60-70k a year worth not being able to play with your kids when you're 40 because your body is too beat up? That's a legitimate question and one these guys have to answer every off-season. That doesn't even mention the fact that I'm sure the CFL gives these guys nothing for pension (if the NFL doesn't, how could the CFL) and all those medical bills post-football are enormous.
The fact that some rubgy players do it too is irrelevant.
Like it or not, in any sports league with salaries as low as the CFL, salary concerns are a huge motivating factor for players considering retirement.
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No doubt it is a huge factor (as it should be). But for someone that is 23 to retire out of the blue like Newman did is quite unacceptable no matter what he gets paid. Should have played out the season, or gave them notice before training camp started.
We'll find out the real reason in a year if he comes back.