Easy Money For Some

It's easy to see why so many professional athletes are financially destitute after their playing days are over. It happens in all sports. The NFL is a prime example of athletes blowing their new found wealth.

WR Eric Decker just signed a 5 year/$36.35 million contract with the New York Jets which also included a guaranteed $15 million bonus.

He thought nothing of paying teammate Jeff Cumberland $25,000 to obtain jersey #87. Cumberland knew easy money when he saw it and will now wear #85.

Years from now, Decker will probably wish he had that $25,000 back. So many players squander their money and end up selling their memorabilia from their playing days just to pay their bills.