Sports trade that shocked the world - David Beckham going from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy. Like, this was seismic at a global scale, not just noteworthy inside the US.
This move fundamentally changed the entire MLS, kick starting it's rise to a legit and respected league as it stands today. No Beckham move, no Designated player rule, no raft if new eyes to the MLS. No solid growth of mens Soccer in the US, leading to the slew of expansions which gave us the Sounders and eventually Inter Miami and beyond.
I'd go so far as saying no Beckham trade, I don't think the US would be hosting a World Cup.
Ok ok you could argue it's not a trade as intentioned in the article. But that's only because Soccer uses money where the US loves a draft, and even then constantly puts direct financial values on picks anyway.
The big US trades like Doncic, Walker, Watson (I'm sure there's an MLB and NHL equivalent too) make ripples in the US and in those fans like me who actively follow US sports. But none of them break through to a mainstream audience, and none of them quite as definitively defined the next two decades of a leagues history like Beckham to the Galaxy.
It feels brutal to suggest as a fan that a player should be targeted for dismissal or at least a challenge...but, these guys make a ridiculous amount of money and they should be subject to a ridiculous amount of scrutiny. I guess.
It is certainly true that Jason Meyers is getting a lot of payback for what I'm guessing is a relatively low workload. Hey, I realize the kicker job has lots of pressure involved and many specific moments when you are suddenly thrust into the spotlight. That's why the big bux get paid.
But we do need to remember that the dude basically makes at least 10 times and more like at least 50 times the amount of most people. That's cool and the market rules, but I guess I'm agreeing that part of the job is people asking every year if you're worth it. This is a good topic.
And we should definitely be looking for the next great phenom kicker.
Seaside Joe, while the premise of looking for a cheaper alternative at kicker is a fair idea, using stats from two kickers who primarily kick indoors isn't. There is a clear and stark difference for kickers who's home games are usually in cold or inclimate weather conditions. It also *may* be a reason the seahawks are willing to spend more money on special teamers that have proven to be able to handle those conditions, thinking it is a competitive advantage.
Reading this I'm struck by how much player movement in the NFL is driven by contract issues and how little of it is overtly driven by player fit, by teams shifting pieces around the league so as to improve outcomes within their specific systems.
I presume this has to do with the salary cap, and with how quickly player value deteriorates with age and injury. And maybe roster size? Nobody really has a spare [insert position] that doesn't fit their scheme, do they, not the way guys can languish on NBA or MLB benches and flourish in new settings.
Somehow I yearn for more player-for-player trades. I'm not even sure why; maybe it just seems more human and less...like accounting.
Sports trade that shocked the world - David Beckham going from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy. Like, this was seismic at a global scale, not just noteworthy inside the US.
This move fundamentally changed the entire MLS, kick starting it's rise to a legit and respected league as it stands today. No Beckham move, no Designated player rule, no raft if new eyes to the MLS. No solid growth of mens Soccer in the US, leading to the slew of expansions which gave us the Sounders and eventually Inter Miami and beyond.
I'd go so far as saying no Beckham trade, I don't think the US would be hosting a World Cup.
Ok ok you could argue it's not a trade as intentioned in the article. But that's only because Soccer uses money where the US loves a draft, and even then constantly puts direct financial values on picks anyway.
The big US trades like Doncic, Walker, Watson (I'm sure there's an MLB and NHL equivalent too) make ripples in the US and in those fans like me who actively follow US sports. But none of them break through to a mainstream audience, and none of them quite as definitively defined the next two decades of a leagues history like Beckham to the Galaxy.
Joe.. please drop the talk of ending up with STAFFORD… That is one HELL OF A TEASE!!!
Herschel Walker for the rest of the NFL
Meant as reply to which trade shocked the most
It feels brutal to suggest as a fan that a player should be targeted for dismissal or at least a challenge...but, these guys make a ridiculous amount of money and they should be subject to a ridiculous amount of scrutiny. I guess.
It is certainly true that Jason Meyers is getting a lot of payback for what I'm guessing is a relatively low workload. Hey, I realize the kicker job has lots of pressure involved and many specific moments when you are suddenly thrust into the spotlight. That's why the big bux get paid.
But we do need to remember that the dude basically makes at least 10 times and more like at least 50 times the amount of most people. That's cool and the market rules, but I guess I'm agreeing that part of the job is people asking every year if you're worth it. This is a good topic.
And we should definitely be looking for the next great phenom kicker.
Seaside Joe, while the premise of looking for a cheaper alternative at kicker is a fair idea, using stats from two kickers who primarily kick indoors isn't. There is a clear and stark difference for kickers who's home games are usually in cold or inclimate weather conditions. It also *may* be a reason the seahawks are willing to spend more money on special teamers that have proven to be able to handle those conditions, thinking it is a competitive advantage.
Reading this I'm struck by how much player movement in the NFL is driven by contract issues and how little of it is overtly driven by player fit, by teams shifting pieces around the league so as to improve outcomes within their specific systems.
I presume this has to do with the salary cap, and with how quickly player value deteriorates with age and injury. And maybe roster size? Nobody really has a spare [insert position] that doesn't fit their scheme, do they, not the way guys can languish on NBA or MLB benches and flourish in new settings.
Somehow I yearn for more player-for-player trades. I'm not even sure why; maybe it just seems more human and less...like accounting.