After the Snap

Kurt Warner Hopes Sons Never Play

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Kurt Warner, a former NFL player, recently stated that he hopes his sons never play in the NFL.  Recently, a rash of concussions, suicides and the BountyGate scandal have him and many disillusioned by the sport.  However, Warner is now receiving backlash from many who say his comments are disingenuous.  However, Warner stated that he just loves his sons and the idea of them playing an increasingly dangerous sport scares him.  And, his sons both have dreams to play in the NFL just like he did. 

NFL Owners Want Lower Salaries

In one week, the arbitration hearing concerning the Redskins’ and Cowboys’ salary cap penalties.  The anger at the two penalized teams stems from the fact that franchise tag salaries are based on the average top five salaries and bonuses at the position.  The large bonus payments had an inflationary effect on the franchise player salaries.  For example, the payment of a large salary to Miles Austin upset the Chargers organization.  Austin’s big salary pushed up the franchise tag for the wide receiver position from $9.5 million to $11.3 million.  However, the owners wanted the lockout and got it.  Then, they got a fairly favorable settlement with what is to be projected to be a four-year run with a flat salary cap.  They want these gains without dropping millions due to increases in the franchise tag that should have been expected following an uncapped year.