Are Todays Pro Football Players Over Paid Brats

Today bad behaviour by some of the pro football players begs that question. Are they over paid brats? Adding his name to the list of players acting out is Arizona Cardinal receiver Anquan Boldin.

During Sunday's champion ship game with the Philadelphia Eagles, Boldin was seen having a heated sideline argument with The Cards offensive coordinator.

There is nothing wrong with having arguments with coaches, and sometimes they do have to take place during the game.

However at the time of this argument the Cards had a comfortable lead over the Eagles and were trying to win their first championship since 1947.

Sixty one years since their last title. Their first Super Bowl ever and Boldin wants to argue over his not being in the game.

Reminds me of another super star receiver that has bounced from the 49's to the Eagles and now wears the hat of a Cowboy.

Each of them are crying they are not getting the ball enough, not enough playing time. Its all about them.

for some reason these guys think the team is just their supporting cast and the object of the game it to make them look good.

Those are the overpaid brats, some like T. O will be remembered and not well. After Boldin's career ends he will soon be forgotten, the limelight going to the next super star.

Its too bad that temper tantrums like Boldins cast a shadow on the game and the team.

Why cant he and others like him understand, its team first. Boldin was being kept out for a reason. The Cards had a nice lead, they win, they go to the Super Bowl. It only makes sense the stars sit down and avoid injury so they can help the team in the big game. it is just good coaching.


For those of you that can remember Jerry Rice, or Lynn Swan, can you see them having a hissy fit for being pulled from a game in hand? Can you picture either of the Manning brothers being upset being pulled from a game in hand, so they are safe from injury for a Super Bowl?

Boldin more than most should know this first hand after he worked so hard to come back from an early season injury.

After the Cards won, the field is covered in confetti, players are living the moment on the field and Boldin has already bolted from the locker room, prompting CBS commentator Mike Freeman to use disparaging words to describe Mr. Boldin.

Dam shame, he gets to go to the Super Bowl and instead of enjoying the moment, sharing the joy with his team and fans, he continues his hissy fit and leaves.

Boldin should call up former Cowboy and Cardinal great Emmitt Smith and take some lessons in humility and gratitude. Smith knew what it took to a champion, hard work and team first. Emmitt has always been thought a class act on and off the field.

Grow up Mr Boldin you are going to the Super Bowl, be grateful, it was your coaches and team that got you there. Right now you sound like an over paid pro football player brat.