N/S Puka Nacua wants to retire "early"

[3ParStillDriver]

Puka Nacua wants to retire early.


I think its really smart. Especially for high impact positions. Some of you may recall years ago when Patrick Willis shockingly retired so early and everyone was surprised. I wondered then why more players didn't retire earlier. Especially high impact positions like RB and WR. Even Olineman, the way they have to keep on (usually) unnatural weight is terrible for ligaments.

I can't help but wonder if its something that will become more common as time goes on. First Patrick Willis, then Aaron Donald. Puka Nacua talking about it...

 

[Patman255]

Like anybody considering retirement, it's a financial decision.

A playing career is so short, choosing to retire even one year early is like someone in a more traditional career choosing to retire 3-5 years early. How has he invested his money? Does he plan to take another job to pay his living expenses and let his playing wealth grow passively? Being able to retire "early" is a luxury that comes from financial security.

 

[WhoDat?DrewDat]

If I was a player I would aim for that big 2nd contract, live significantly below my means then retire early.

I'd rather retire early with less (still millions) and be able to enjoy it, than have literal holes in my brain by 40.

 

[Chuck McGill Esq.]

Puka Nacua wants to retire early.


I think its really smart. Especially for high impact positions. Some of you may recall years ago when Patrick Willis shockingly retired so early and everyone was surprised. I wondered then why more players didn't retire earlier. Especially high impact positions like RB and WR. Even Olineman, the way they have to keep on (usually) unnatural weight is terrible for ligaments.

I can't help but wonder if its something that will become more common as time goes on. First Patrick Willis, then Aaron Donald. Puka Nacua talking about it...

Chris Borland was a big one I remember. He was very young.

 

[NS_Saint]

Robert Smith retired retired in his prime. One of the most underrated RBs in his generation.

 

[OzzieSaint]

Luke Kuechly too, but he had some concussion issues anyway.

 

[St. Geezy]

I’m surprised more players don’t retire early, with how much money is flowing to them these days.

There may be a point where early retirements may become a lot more normalized.

 

[texasjefe]

He wants to play 8 more years. So, "retire early" is doing too much heavy lifting as a phrase.

 

[St.Dan]

He's just 24 this season, third-year player. He'll get one more contract out of this whole football thing before leaving. Smart overall to perhaps finish one's degree and be able to pay health care bills down the line.

 

[SweetT]

If I was a player I would aim for that big 2nd contract, live significantly below my means then retire early.

I'd rather retire early with less (still millions) and be able to enjoy it, than have literal holes in my brain by 40.

Many players have already gave the blueprint on how to make NFL money last a lifetime. Gronk and Lynch still haven’t spent their contract money. They have only spent money from their endorsements.
Heck, if these dudes would just invest wisely, they could increase their money.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Chris Borland was a big one I remember. He was very young.

That made me go down the rabbit hole….he did retire quickly and has been an outspoken critic of the game overall. Didn’t realize that, here’s a snippet from an article I was reading:

Borland attended the premiere of GridIron Gladiators, directed by Todd Trigsted on April 19, 2015, in Portland, Oregon[30]Borland has been outspoken about his decision to retire. He has received both praise and criticism for his assertions in many interviews, including one with CBS News in which he stated that he believes football as a whole to be "inherently dangerous".[31]

In a December 2015 Frontline interview, Borland said, "Last year the NFL commissioned actuaries to estimate how many NFL veterans would have brain damage. And the number they came up with was three out of 10. So if I turn on a game, and a third of the guys will have brain damage in life, I just, I can't really support that. And, I don't really watch football anymore. If it's on, I may peek at it, but ..." He shook his head as the video faded.

 

[Semper]

Puka Nacua wants to retire early.


I think its really smart. Especially for high impact positions. Some of you may recall years ago when Patrick Willis shockingly retired so early and everyone was surprised. I wondered then why more players didn't retire earlier. Especially high impact positions like RB and WR. Even Olineman, the way they have to keep on (usually) unnatural weight is terrible for ligaments.

I can't help but wonder if its something that will become more common as time goes on. First Patrick Willis, then Aaron Donald. Puka Nacua talking about it...

I have a coworker that played offensive line in the NFL for a couple teams and he said he ate 7 meals a day to keep the weight on.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

I have a coworker that played offensive line in the NFL for a couple teams and he said he ate 7 meals a day to keep the weight on.

My wife eats 7 meals a day too, may have her try out.

 

[Bayouboy]

My wife eats 7 meals a day too, may have her try out.

This could be used to blackmail you in the future. Tread lightly.

 

[Merl]

The same year P Willis retired SF had another linebacker they drafted the year before that also retired after 1 year. SF made him payback 3 years of the signing bonus and I think they made Willis also payback some of his.