Good for Ty Warren

doggin94it · 03-20-2010, 10:46 PM

Another story about a Pat skipping workouts - but this one's all positive:

[QUOTE][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nwe"]New England Patriots[/URL] defensive end [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=4471"]Ty Warren[/URL] is forfeiting a $250,000 offseason workout bonus to complete his Texas A&M degree.

Warren told ESPN "First Take" host Dana Jacobson he made the decision to be prepared for the looming lockout and to set an example for his children. Warren has three daughters and another child on the way.

"I've got to be a leader of my household as well as a leader on that team," Warren said. "I earned my bones as being a guy that shows up to work on a daily basis with the Patriots organization to do what I'm doing now. It's as sacrifice that I chose to make. I've got to live with it, right, wrong or indifferent."

ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss wrote about Warren's academic pursuit and noted this is the [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=4999283"]first time since Warren entered the league[/URL] as a 2003 first-round draft choice he will miss significant chunks of the offseason program.

Warren, who recorded 57 tackles and one sack last year, told Reiss he would attend mandatory workouts.

Warren is on track to complete his agriculture development and leadership degree in the spring of 2011.

"I hate to say my career may end tomorrow," Warren said, "but in reality that could happen, and you've got to be prepared for that." [/QUOTE]

[url]http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/11738/why-ty-warren-turned-down-250000[/url]

Warren's got his head on straight. Good for him.

jets31 · 03-20-2010, 10:56 PM

Its good that the guys is going back to school and all but I think the coverage is a bit much.

The man has millions and they are making a big deal about him passing up 250,000? Give me a break.

Good for him and being smart about going back to school but give it a rest. With the way the economy is now do they really expect middle America to pat this guy on that back?

Vinny Patrollie · 03-20-2010, 11:13 PM

[QUOTE=jets31;3532856]Its good that the guys is going back to school and all but I think the coverage is a bit much.

The man has millions and they are making a big deal about him passing up 250,000? Give me a break.

Good for him and being smart about going back to school but give it a rest. With the way the economy is now do they really expect middle America to pat this guy on that back?[/QUOTE]

I dunno, $250K is still a large amount of money, even to a guy like Ty whose contract guaranteed him $18M. A DL's career can be pretty short so I wouldn't just dismiss it. In today's sports culture, so many kids in college leave for the pros without any intention of ever completing their education, I think it sends a terrific message.

SenorGato · 03-20-2010, 11:17 PM

He doesn't eat, breathe, and live football. Not a Rex guy.

sheptr · 03-20-2010, 11:18 PM

Why not show your kids how smart you are by taking the $250K, and then completing your degree in a couple years when you retire. Degree will always be there there for the taking, $250K won't be.

124 · 03-20-2010, 11:35 PM

[QUOTE=sheptr;3532864]Why not show your kids how smart you are by taking the $250K, and then completing your degree in a couple years when you retire. Degree will always be there there for the taking, $250K won't be.[/QUOTE]

Somehow, with his rookie contract and the new deal he has signed since, I don't think $250K is going to break the bank for him. If he is smart enough to do something like this, then he isn't dumb enough to be the "typical" athlete who buys 7 houses, 16 cars, 2 boats, and all kinds of other dumb ****.

JetBidi · 03-21-2010, 12:04 AM

Good for Warren. This might show his kids that education is more important than money, but a degree in [B]agriculture development and leadership[/B] ... WTF?!

DevsJetsYanks88 · 03-21-2010, 03:43 AM

Good for him. But that being said, I saw him interviewed on ESPN a couple days ago about this topic, and he is probably the most boring interview I've ever seen in my life.

KingofNY · 03-21-2010, 05:30 AM

[QUOTE=SenorGato;3532863]He doesn't eat, breathe, and live football. Not a Rex guy.[/QUOTE]

+1 LOL :D

sg3 · 03-21-2010, 06:31 AM

good for Warren.

but you just know that the Psycho is crazy, angry, pissed about this and, who knows when you are dealing with a loon, could possibly dump him to the Rams or the Chiefs for a draft choice he won't even see for two full years as he did with his best Defensive Lineman, Seymour last year

JetsVille51 · 03-21-2010, 07:56 AM

[QUOTE=sheptr;3532864]Why not show your kids how smart you are by taking the $250K, and then completing your degree in a couple years when you retire. Degree will always be there there for the taking, $250K won't be.[/QUOTE]

Thank you!!!!

Why does everyone keep saying good for him?

I don't care what he's getting a degree in but he'd end up with more money in the bank if he took that quarter mil and worried about his degree later. To me it sounds like he's lazy and doesn't want to workout.

doggin94it · 03-21-2010, 08:50 AM

[QUOTE=JetsVille51;3532933]Thank you!!!!

Why does everyone keep saying good for him?

I don't care what he's getting a degree in but he'd end up with more money in the bank if he took that quarter mil and worried about his degree later. To me it sounds like he's lazy and doesn't want to workout.[/QUOTE]

Because he - unlike you and Shep - seems to realize that education is a value in and of itself, and (particularly when you already have plenty in the bank) is actually worth more than money.

Which means he has more sound priorities than a good portion of the population.

FauxJet07 · 03-21-2010, 09:02 AM

[QUOTE=sg3;3532915]good for Warren.

but you just know that the Psycho is crazy, angry, pissed about this and, who knows when you are dealing with a loon, could possibly dump him to the Rams or the Chiefs for a draft choice he won't even see for two full years as he did with his best Defensive Lineman, Seymour last year[/QUOTE]

SG tries too hard.

WHIFF :yes:

sg3 · 03-21-2010, 09:12 AM

[QUOTE=FauxJet07;3532947]SG tries too hard.

WHIFF :yes:[/QUOTE]

boyntonbeach is right

you are a moron

RussianGreen · 03-21-2010, 09:34 AM

[QUOTE=JetBidi;3532879]Good for Warren. This might show his kids that education is more important than money, but a degree in [B]agriculture development and leadership[/B] ... WTF?![/QUOTE]

I heard that following advice of his coach he switched to cinematography and sound recording.

CanadaSteve · 03-21-2010, 10:07 AM

[QUOTE=doggin94it;3532942]Because he - unlike you and Shep - seems to realize that education is a value in and of itself, and (particularly when you already have plenty in the bank) is actually worth more than money.

Which means he has more sound priorities than a good portion of the population.[/QUOTE]

thanks doggin, I was basically going to say the same thing.

And he has earned the right to miss the practices, and is showing his kids that while he is going to lose money, he is showing his children that an education is more important, and that is MORE valuable than the 250K in the bank.

Vinny Patrollie · 03-21-2010, 10:10 AM

[QUOTE=sg3;3532950]boyntonbeach is right

you are a moron[/QUOTE].

[QUOTE=RussianGreen;3532983]I smell personal attack. Mods, please ban SG3 ASAP.[/QUOTE]

Beerfish · 03-21-2010, 11:07 AM

The real reason? He didn't want to see Beluga Brady with his shirt off.

brady's a catcher · 03-21-2010, 11:13 AM

[QUOTE=JetsVille51;3532933]Thank you!!!!

Why does everyone keep saying good for him?

I don't care what he's getting a degree in but he'd end up with more money in the bank if he took that quarter mil and worried about his degree later. To me it sounds like he's lazy and doesn't want to workout.[/QUOTE]

Umm...what?

sg3 · 03-21-2010, 11:33 AM

it's good because he will be missing offseason conditioning like Tommi (boxing and figure skating practice) and Randi (lockpicking, carjacking and domestic abuse practice)

03-20-2010, 10:46 PM	#1
doggin94it Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,413	Good for Ty Warren Another story about a Pat skipping workouts - but this one's all positive: [QUOTE][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nwe"]New England Patriots[/URL] defensive end [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=4471"]Ty Warren[/URL] is forfeiting a $250,000 offseason workout bonus to complete his Texas A&M degree. Warren told ESPN "First Take" host Dana Jacobson he made the decision to be prepared for the looming lockout and to set an example for his children. Warren has three daughters and another child on the way. "I've got to be a leader of my household as well as a leader on that team," Warren said. "I earned my bones as being a guy that shows up to work on a daily basis with the Patriots organization to do what I'm doing now. It's as sacrifice that I chose to make. I've got to live with it, right, wrong or indifferent." ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss wrote about Warren's academic pursuit and noted this is the [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=4999283"]first time since Warren entered the league[/URL] as a 2003 first-round draft choice he will miss significant chunks of the offseason program. Warren, who recorded 57 tackles and one sack last year, told Reiss he would attend mandatory workouts. Warren is on track to complete his agriculture development and leadership degree in the spring of 2011. "I hate to say my career may end tomorrow," Warren said, "but in reality that could happen, and you've got to be prepared for that." [/QUOTE] [url]http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/11738/why-ty-warren-turned-down-250000[/url] Warren's got his head on straight. Good for him.

03-21-2010, 12:04 AM	#7
JetBidi BUTTCHEZ must go !! All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 2,615	Good for Warren. This might show his kids that education is more important than money, but a degree in [B]agriculture development and leadership[/B] ... WTF?! Last edited by JetBidi; 03-21-2010 at 12:07 AM.

03-20-2010, 10:56 PM	#2
jets31 ready to NARFLE THE GARTHOK! Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,877	Its good that the guys is going back to school and all but I think the coverage is a bit much. The man has millions and they are making a big deal about him passing up 250,000? Give me a break. Good for him and being smart about going back to school but give it a rest. With the way the economy is now do they really expect middle America to pat this guy on that back?

03-20-2010, 11:13 PM	#3
Vinny Patrollie wicked smaht and onto your tricks Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,894	[QUOTE=jets31;3532856]Its good that the guys is going back to school and all but I think the coverage is a bit much. The man has millions and they are making a big deal about him passing up 250,000? Give me a break. Good for him and being smart about going back to school but give it a rest. With the way the economy is now do they really expect middle America to pat this guy on that back?[/QUOTE] I dunno, $250K is still a large amount of money, even to a guy like Ty whose contract guaranteed him $18M. A DL's career can be pretty short so I wouldn't just dismiss it. In today's sports culture, so many kids in college leave for the pros without any intention of ever completing their education, I think it sends a terrific message.

03-20-2010, 11:17 PM	#4
SenorGato still a little buzzed. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,281	He doesn't eat, breathe, and live football. Not a Rex guy.

03-20-2010, 11:18 PM	#5
sheptr Waterboy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 82	Why not show your kids how smart you are by taking the $250K, and then completing your degree in a couple years when you retire. Degree will always be there there for the taking, $250K won't be.

03-20-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
124 There's NO reason to delay the process. Start Geno Smith. All Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,970	[QUOTE=sheptr;3532864]Why not show your kids how smart you are by taking the $250K, and then completing your degree in a couple years when you retire. Degree will always be there there for the taking, $250K won't be.[/QUOTE] Somehow, with his rookie contract and the new deal he has signed since, I don't think $250K is going to break the bank for him. If he is smart enough to do something like this, then he isn't dumb enough to be the "typical" athlete who buys 7 houses, 16 cars, 2 boats, and all kinds of other dumb ****.

03-21-2010, 03:43 AM	#8
DevsJetsYanks88 All Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 7,410	Good for him. But that being said, I saw him interviewed on ESPN a couple days ago about this topic, and he is probably the most boring interview I've ever seen in my life.

03-21-2010, 05:30 AM	#9
KingofNY Fire Sparano, Tanny and bench Sanchez. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 2,983	[QUOTE=SenorGato;3532863]He doesn't eat, breathe, and live football. Not a Rex guy.[/QUOTE] +1 LOL :D

03-21-2010, 06:31 AM	#10
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,378	good for Warren. but you just know that the Psycho is crazy, angry, pissed about this and, who knows when you are dealing with a loon, could possibly dump him to the Rams or the Chiefs for a draft choice he won't even see for two full years as he did with his best Defensive Lineman, Seymour last year

03-21-2010, 07:56 AM	#11
JetsVille51 Thinks he's funny but probably comes off as a pessimist All League Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 558	[QUOTE=sheptr;3532864]Why not show your kids how smart you are by taking the $250K, and then completing your degree in a couple years when you retire. Degree will always be there there for the taking, $250K won't be.[/QUOTE] Thank you!!!! Why does everyone keep saying good for him? I don't care what he's getting a degree in but he'd end up with more money in the bank if he took that quarter mil and worried about his degree later. To me it sounds like he's lazy and doesn't want to workout.

03-21-2010, 08:50 AM	#12
doggin94it Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,413	[QUOTE=JetsVille51;3532933]Thank you!!!! Why does everyone keep saying good for him? I don't care what he's getting a degree in but he'd end up with more money in the bank if he took that quarter mil and worried about his degree later. To me it sounds like he's lazy and doesn't want to workout.[/QUOTE] Because he - unlike you and Shep - seems to realize that education is a value in and of itself, and (particularly when you already have plenty in the bank) is actually worth more than money. Which means he has more sound priorities than a good portion of the population.

03-21-2010, 09:02 AM	#13
FauxJet07 history Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Section 8 Posts: 1,037	[QUOTE=sg3;3532915]good for Warren. but you just know that the Psycho is crazy, angry, pissed about this and, who knows when you are dealing with a loon, could possibly dump him to the Rams or the Chiefs for a draft choice he won't even see for two full years as he did with his best Defensive Lineman, Seymour last year[/QUOTE] SG tries too hard. WHIFF :yes:

03-21-2010, 09:12 AM	#14
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,378	[QUOTE=FauxJet07;3532947]SG tries too hard. WHIFF :yes:[/QUOTE] boyntonbeach is right you are a moron

03-21-2010, 09:34 AM	#15
RussianGreen hates you Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,416	[QUOTE=JetBidi;3532879]Good for Warren. This might show his kids that education is more important than money, but a degree in [B]agriculture development and leadership[/B] ... WTF?![/QUOTE] I heard that following advice of his coach he switched to cinematography and sound recording.

03-21-2010, 10:07 AM	#16
CanadaSteve Liked the draft picks....meat and potatoes. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 6,512	[QUOTE=doggin94it;3532942]Because he - unlike you and Shep - seems to realize that education is a value in and of itself, and (particularly when you already have plenty in the bank) is actually worth more than money. Which means he has more sound priorities than a good portion of the population.[/QUOTE] thanks doggin, I was basically going to say the same thing. And he has earned the right to miss the practices, and is showing his kids that while he is going to lose money, he is showing his children that an education is more important, and that is MORE valuable than the 250K in the bank.

03-21-2010, 10:10 AM	#17
Vinny Patrollie wicked smaht and onto your tricks Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,894	[QUOTE=sg3;3532950]boyntonbeach is right you are a moron[/QUOTE]. [QUOTE=RussianGreen;3532983]I smell personal attack. Mods, please ban SG3 ASAP.[/QUOTE]

03-21-2010, 11:07 AM	#18
Beerfish Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 19,067	The real reason? He didn't want to see Beluga Brady with his shirt off.

03-21-2010, 11:13 AM	#19
brady's a catcher R.I.P Goofy Maloof All Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,690	[QUOTE=JetsVille51;3532933]Thank you!!!! Why does everyone keep saying good for him? I don't care what he's getting a degree in but he'd end up with more money in the bank if he took that quarter mil and worried about his degree later. To me it sounds like he's lazy and doesn't want to workout.[/QUOTE] Umm...what?

03-21-2010, 11:33 AM	#20
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,378	it's good because he will be missing offseason conditioning like Tommi (boxing and figure skating practice) and Randi (lockpicking, carjacking and domestic abuse practice)