Highest Payroll in NFL 2006

12thMan · 08-19-2007, 11:27 AM

I dug this up on line because I was curious if we were one of the top two or three teams in payroll. It seems that every year the media points to the size of our payroll to point out how ineffective the team is run and managed. Well, unless we've suddenly catapulted from the number six spot into the number one spot for 2007, this team won't have the added pressure of being the highest paid team in the NFL.

According to Fox Sports, the Atlanta Falcons had the highest payroll in the NFL in 2006 with $117,358,197. The Seattle Seahawks were second with a payroll of $109,593,777. They were the only two teams with a payroll over $100,000,000. On the flipside, the Buffalo Bills had the lowest payroll in 2006 at $49,430,399.

If the 2007 numbers are available, someone please provide.

jgalecpa · 08-19-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

On the flipside, the Buffalo Bills had the lowest payroll in 2006 at $49,430,399.

Crap. David Beckham makes more than that, himself!

12thMan · 08-19-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jgalecpa

Crap. David Beckham makes more than that, himself!

He'll probably score more times this year too!

70Chip · 08-19-2007, 12:45 PM

I thought the collective bargaining agreement required teams to spend a minimum amount on player salaries, equal to the payment dispersed to each team from television revenues. 49 million seems like it would be below that figure. Canuck, Schneed, anyone?

Also, 49 million is the value of the contract they gave Dock. They really must have wanted him.

dall-assblows · 08-19-2007, 12:51 PM

david beckham make 250 million/ like 5 yrs or something right?

70Chip · 08-19-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

david beckham make 250 million/ like 5 yrs or something right?

Where does an MLS franchise get $250 million? Did they borrow it from Countrywide, or what?

jgalecpa · 08-19-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

Where does an MLS franchise get $250 million? Did they borrow it from Countrywide, or what?

Where'd they get the cash? Phil Rizzuto's 'The Money Store' [Sorry Scooter, had to].

Yeah, DB deal was reported to be $250/5 years.

Last night I was back and forth with watching the Skins (on Tivo in HD, via FIOS: Scwheeet!) and the LA Galaxy Vs The NY Red Bulls.

As to Soccer: I have never seen so many hot chicks at a soccer game in my life.

Attendance was over 66,000.

Oh yeah, (DB, not Phil Rizzuto) corner kicked twice in two minutes, placed the ball right on a guys foot to score a goal. Frigging amazing.

I think the enitre league must be ponying (sp?) up for the fee.

EVERYONE in benefitting.

It was the Best MLS could have hoped for:

High scoring (5-4);

Beckham gets three assists,

Home team wins, in the last 5 minutes.

No free kicks to end the game.

Couldn't have scripted it better.

sandman89 · 08-19-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

david beckham make 250 million/ like 5 yrs or something right?

But hes old now.

chrisl4064 · 08-19-2007, 02:49 PM

MLS = garbage

i went to a united game and honeslty thought i was watching a high school soccer game.

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 08-19-2007, 04:58 PM

i guess the more you spend doesnt mean more wins huh. Maybe the teams need to draft better

jgalecpa · 08-19-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman89

But hes old now.

Yeah, but his job is to put people in the seats at otherwise empty stadiums.

I think he is still doing that.

dmek25 · 08-19-2007, 06:29 PM

are we talking about soccer? we need the real games to start

SmootSmack · 08-20-2007, 12:06 AM

Beckham's contract is actually 5 years, $50 million (not 250). But on top of that he's receiving something like 40% of all Galaxy merchandise and ticket sales.

jsarno · 08-20-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Beckham's contract is actually 5 years, $50 million (not 250). But on top of that he's receiving something like 40% of all Galaxy merchandise and ticket sales.

Actually the contract is 5 years and 250 mil. Granted part of it is commercial endorsements, but he is still guarenteed 250 mil over 5 years.
ABC News: Beckham Looking Forward to U.S. Challenge
or
Beckham signs '$250M' L.A. deal - CNN.com

SmootSmack · 08-20-2007, 01:20 AM

I should have been clearer. I was speaking specifically of his contract to play soccer. That's 50 over 5 years, might be even less actually.

08-19-2007, 11:27 AM	#1
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Highest Payroll in NFL 2006 I dug this up on line because I was curious if we were one of the top two or three teams in payroll. It seems that every year the media points to the size of our payroll to point out how ineffective the team is run and managed. Well, unless we've suddenly catapulted from the number six spot into the number one spot for 2007, this team won't have the added pressure of being the highest paid team in the NFL. According to Fox Sports, the Atlanta Falcons had the highest payroll in the NFL in 2006 with $117,358,197. The Seattle Seahawks were second with a payroll of $109,593,777. They were the only two teams with a payroll over $100,000,000. On the flipside, the Buffalo Bills had the lowest payroll in 2006 at $49,430,399. If the 2007 numbers are available, someone please provide.

08-19-2007, 12:45 PM	#4
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 54 Posts: 3,048	Re: Highest Payroll in NFL 2006 I thought the collective bargaining agreement required teams to spend a minimum amount on player salaries, equal to the payment dispersed to each team from television revenues. 49 million seems like it would be below that figure. Canuck, Schneed, anyone? Also, 49 million is the value of the contract they gave Dock. They really must have wanted him. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

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dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: Highest Payroll in NFL 2006 david beckham make 250 million/ like 5 yrs or something right? __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

08-19-2007, 02:49 PM	#9
chrisl4064 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 786	Re: Highest Payroll in NFL 2006 MLS = garbage i went to a united game and honeslty thought i was watching a high school soccer game.

08-19-2007, 04:58 PM	#10
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 57 Posts: 890	Re: Highest Payroll in NFL 2006 i guess the more you spend doesnt mean more wins huh. Maybe the teams need to draft better

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dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Highest Payroll in NFL 2006 are we talking about soccer? we need the real games to start __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-20-2007, 12:06 AM	#13
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Highest Payroll in NFL 2006 Beckham's contract is actually 5 years, $50 million (not 250). But on top of that he's receiving something like 40% of all Galaxy merchandise and ticket sales. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-20-2007, 01:20 AM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Highest Payroll in NFL 2006 I should have been clearer. I was speaking specifically of his contract to play soccer. That's 50 over 5 years, might be even less actually. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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