@vaportrail said:

You say that like he's guaranteed 5 years at minimum salary. New rookies come in every year to fight for those spots.

No, I am just saying that if he played 5 years at minimum that is what he would make...

....and I am saying that it took me 10 years to accumulate that kind of money..gross.. that he could make in one year at minimum salary after putting up my shingle. Now, maybe he might have a guaranteed high paying position with hid Dad's firm when he graduates law school. Most of didn't/don't have that kind of advantage.

@hoorta said:

Plain Dealer Article

Take it FWIW.

Well there it is folks, i cant blame him one bit.

@diehardbrownsfan said:

Good choice for him. You don't want someone who isn't 110 percent behind there decision.

Plain Dealer Article

Take it FWIW.

@the-gipper said:

Oh, trust me....he can make a lot more just being signed at the minimum NFL contract than he can being an attorney.

What is the minimum rookie wage scale of an NFL player? $350,000? If he played for 5 years at the mimimum salary he would earn $1,750,000.

And here is news for you friend? Most lawyers don't make nearly as much as you think they do.

The average salary (or net earning for someone in sole practice) for an attorney in NE Ohio is about $50,000 per year...take my f***ing word for it...it is true. It might be quite a bit more in other parts of the country, but not here). So, in a 30 year career he couldn't make as much as in a 5 year NFL career at the miminum wage scale. And if he was any good at all he could make in one year the median of what lawyers make in a career.

Now, certainly there are some exceptions in what lawyers make.

And whoever said it was right: you can go back and get your law degree.

When I was at Cleveland-Marshall we had 2 Browns players attending law school: Gerald Irons and Dick Ambrose. I know Ambrose became a judge in Cuyahoga Co. (he may still be on the bench)

So, it can be done....maybe Sweat just didn't want to do it. So be it.

You say that like he's guaranteed 5 years at minimum salary. New rookies come in every year to fight for those spots.

Law School or NFL?

@vaportrail said:

Who cares? He can make just as much as a lawyer as he would have as a decent NFL player. This career choice doesn't deteriorate his body and ensures the financial security of his family for a lifetime instead of just a few years. He already played for the love of the game, and apparently the money wasn't important to him.

Oh, trust me....he can make a lot more just being signed at the minimum NFL contract than he can being an attorney.

What is the minimum rookie wage scale of an NFL player? $350,000? If he played for 5 years at the mimimum salary he would earn $1,750,000.

And here is news for you friend? Most lawyers don't make nearly as much as you think they do.

The average salary (or net earning for someone in sole practice) for an attorney in NE Ohio is about $50,000 per year...take my f***ing word for it...it is true. It might be quite a bit more in other parts of the country, but not here). So, in a 30 year career he couldn't make as much as in a 5 year NFL career at the miminum wage scale. And if he was any good at all he could make in one year the median of what lawyers make in a career.

Now, certainly there are some exceptions in what lawyers make.

And whoever said it was right: you can go back and get your law degree.

When I was at Cleveland-Marshall we had 2 Browns players attending law school: Gerald Irons and Dick Ambrose. I know Ambrose became a judge in Cuyahoga Co. (he may still be on the bench)

So, it can be done....maybe Sweat just didn't want to do it. So be it.

Easy choice for the kid.

@mark-o said:

School doesn't go away....the chance to play in the NFL is a pretty small window.

You are correct on both counts. As to the second point, the window is small both in time frame and who can actually enter the window. I don't think anybody here thinks Sweat would have made the team, and more on point, I think he felt the same way.

@the-gipper said:

OK, but does anyone know if this kid is in fact in line to go for a masters or beyond? What was his major? What does he say he plans to do in lieu of playing football?

(and would it surprise anyone if a year from now he is not out trying to sign onto an NFL roster?)

Look at it this way: The Browns are the perfect opportunity for an LB to come in and get a chance to play, because our LBs, quite frankly, are so weak.

To paraphrase Frank Sinatra: "If he can't make it here, he can't make it anywhere."

Who cares? He can make just as much as a lawyer as he would have as a decent NFL player. This career choice doesn't deteriorate his body and ensures the financial security of his family for a lifetime instead of just a few years. He already played for the love of the game, and apparently the money wasn't important to him.

@the-gipper said:

OK, but does anyone know if this kid is in fact in line to go for a masters or beyond? What was his major? What does he say he plans to do in lieu of playing football?

(and would it surprise anyone if a year from now he is not out trying to sign onto an NFL roster?)

Look at it this way: The Browns are the perfect opportunity for an LB to come in and get a chance to play, because our LBs, quite frankly, are so weak.

To paraphrase Frank Sinatra: "If he can't make it here, he can't make it anywhere."

From what i got out of it is he is going to law school. Was accepted into 5 out of the 6 schools he applied to. The one school who rejected him?? THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ......aint that some shit?

@harry-buffalo said:

The longer you are out of school the less likely better schools will except you into programs or offer you full rides like he is getting. Kid made a decision, try and play football or continue my education in my chosen degree. Just because you have the option to play football doesn't mean you have to.

OK, but does anyone know if this kid is in fact in line to go for a masters or beyond? What was his major? What does he say he plans to do in lieu of playing football?

(and would it surprise anyone if a year from now he is not out trying to sign onto an NFL roster?)

Look at it this way: The Browns are the perfect opportunity for an LB to come in and get a chance to play, because our LBs, quite frankly, are so weak.

To paraphrase Frank Sinatra: "If he can't make it here, he can't make it anywhere."

@harry-buffalo said:

The longer you are out of school the less likely better schools will except you into programs or offer you full rides like he is getting. Kid made a decision, try and play football or continue my education in my chosen degree. Just because you have the option to play football doesn't mean you have to.

But you are a weenie for not taking a shot at it...

Zombo

@mark-o said:

School doesn't go away....the chance to play in the NFL is a pretty small window.

The longer you are out of school the less likely better schools will except you into programs or offer you full rides like he is getting. Kid made a decision, try and play football or continue my education in my chosen degree. Just because you have the option to play football doesn't mean you have to.

@harry-buffalo said:

The kind of guy who was getting offered spots at prestigious schools to go to graduates school.

School doesn't go away....the chance to play in the NFL is a pretty small window.

@mark-o said:

What kind of weenie doesn't even show up for mini camp and give it a shot?

A guy who knows he isn't good enough and now is looking to get on with his life.

He signed a pro contract. He can always say that, and he can also tell his kids he was never cut from a team.

There is something to be said for that.

@mark-o said:

What kind of weenie doesn't even show up for mini camp and give it a shot?

The kind of guy who was getting offered spots at prestigious schools to go to graduates school.

Zombo said:

... And thus ended the great Andrew Sweat era.

Zombo

--A Pennstater would have at least shown up

What kind of weenie doesn't even show up for mini camp and give it a shot?

Zombo said:

... And thus ended the great Andrew Sweat era.

Zombo

--A Pennstater would have at least shown up

Amen to that!!!

@1-more-season said:

@MaryKayCabot: Ohio state linebacker Andrew sweat,'signed by #browns as an undrafted free agent, is not at camp and has decided not to play, Shurmur said.

... And thus ended the great Andrew Sweat era.

Zombo

--A Pennstater would have at least shown up