Why do think so many NFL players find themselves broke after retiring?
I have been playing ball since I was 9 years old and I’m 29 now. Sometimes it’s hard to think about the day when you’re not going to play. You always think that a check will be there when that’s not the case. What should NFL players do to put themselves in a better financial situation after their career ends? We have to all take the time to think about life after football. You want to be able to enjoy life and put your kids through college. It’s important to think 10 years ahead. It’s tough to give a young person a large amount of money and tell them not to lose it. You just need good people around you. Most players enter the NFL in their early 20s. Does the league provide financial guidance to the players? The NFL gives every player a book of financial advisers who are certified. They don’t guide you towards a particular person, but they have people who are willing to help if needed. Most of the time, guys have their financial managers before they get a dollar. But it’s hard to see wh
