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[Tyler Hill @TylerhillCo]

Telling my girl it’s time to go cause the game about to come on

[Rooster @TheRooster]

"You always play with the same people. Isn't that boring?"

Us whenever we play:

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

This is incredible footage for at least 5 reasons 🤣

[BASED SAVAGE @crackcobain__]

Them unc jokes ain’t funny no more huh

[Mosaico @XMosaico]

How it feels to say "Okay" instead of arguing

[𝖗𝖊𝖉✞ @_redfeels]

How it feels going to sleep instead of gaming because you have work tomorrow

[Jason Kelce @JasonKelce]

This is interesting. It feels like it’s obvious that Frank retired because he was physically fighting through injuries and pain, and it got to a point that he no longer could play the game in an enjoyable, effective, or healthy way.
The whole purpose of a signing bonus is to be a guarantee up front that insures a salary irregardless of performance metrics, or most importantly injuries that could compromise your career in the future.

What makes this interesting is that Frank likely retired “voluntarily”, meaning, he wasn’t declared medically unfit to play by a doctor, which allows the team to ask for a prorated amount of his signing bonus back. Had he been medically deemed unfit to play football by a doctor before he retired, the team wouldn’t be able to recoup part of the signing bonus.

Let me say this first, if a player truly just retires without reason, or because they’ve lost the desire to play, I completely get and acknowledge teams should be able to recoup compensation when players don’t fulfill there contractual obligations and agreements.

However, Frank was known for being hurt and playing through injuries most players wouldn’t play through constantly. Broken foot, a torn pec, multiple knee injuries, back issues. There was always something, and I’m sure he was continuously dealing with multiple ailments to try and continue playing the game. His body clearly had deteriorated to a degree that made football no longer a viable option, physically, and probably mentally. In my opinion, the signing bonus is supposed to protect players from future physical ailments limiting their availability on the field, that’s one of the reasons you want more guaranteed money upfront.

So while I get that the team has a right to ask for money back, in the spirit of the agreement, I think it’s bullshit Frank is being asked to return money. This was clearly a player that the game had physically taken its toll on, and his body was clearly no longer holding up to the rigors of the NFL. It wasn’t just some player deciding he didn’t want to play anymore, it wasn’t that simple, and these signing bonuses are there to protect players from the inevitable injuries they incur on the field.

[MAGA Cult Slayer🦅🇺🇸 @MAGACult2]

Da’Quan Johnson. Say his name. Heartbroken isn’t a strong enough word.

[🇬🇾 @BANDOTRE__]

@tempesttdenise Her was busting her ass too 😂😂

[Oliur @UltraLinx]

Can you read 900 words per minute? Try it.

[ThaKid @__thakid__]

i've survived too much to ever think God isn't real

[🇬🇾 @BANDOTRE__]

Chin it, keep it moving

[Łíğħț💡 @light31561]

choose people that choose you. the end.

[Jourdan Lewis @JourdanJD]

People will have you second guessing your abilities. Just double down the truth is within you.

[🇬🇾 @BANDOTRE__]

@cookingwitkyaa_ Never change😂🫶🏾

[🇬🇾 @BANDOTRE__]

@Grand_Puba_ Lmaooo man

[LMC @LMCxLUC]

THE DISRESPECT IS CRAZY WORK 😭💀 #YankeesDodgers

[🇬🇾 @BANDOTRE__]

If my nose not sweating the jerk chicken aint jerked enough

[🇬🇾 @BANDOTRE__]

You ever shot some shit from half court and make it?😂