Gurleys Money!!!!!

[Liberator]

But, that said, Fuck Gurley. That knobby kneed bitch owes us money. The way that salty bitch played. Fucked us out of a Super Bowl with that bull shit. I hope he snaps both ACLs on day one of camp. Fuckin prick.

It is pretty funny when he said he wanted to give the Rams their money back when he hurt his knee and now he's whining lol. I don't blame him for wanting the money, but come on.

 

[Varg6]

Very disappointed in Todd Gurley. I really loved his play as a Ram and was devastated we let him go (I figured...we already paid him, we may as well use him as much as we can). But as time goes by, I think, as many have mentioned, it wasn't just his knee that was a concern. He clearly is not the type of character McVay wants in his locker room. Hearing that Akers is beloved by his FSU peers speaks volumes. Mind you, I'm sure you could the same being said about Gurley. Nevertheless, I've watched Gurley and his borderline embarrassing behavior at press conferences, on the sidelines, etc. Something felt off but I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

With all that said, and as time goes on, I'm feeling much better about having Akers and Henderson.

 

[kurtfaulk]

Demoff even said we have a specific date that the money has to be paid by and we are following that. He could have said simply the money isnt due yet when it’s due he will get paid. He could have ended all of this with that statement but he know that they are just playing this loophole to hold out on paying him until the very end. Like I said it’s not illegal it’s just hella shady for a company to do that.

What? Your first two sentences say exactly the same thing.

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[dang]

I'm not going to hate Gurley.

One of the most unselfish players on the field.

Money and fame fucks up a lot of young dudes. I'm disappointed, but I will hold onto some fucking awesome Gurley memories while I watch for my OROTY and favorite player in this draft, Cam "The RAM" Akers to continue this teams tradition of badass muthafuckin running backs, my favorite position.
McCutcheon
Bettis
Jackson
Gurley
Dickerson
Faulk
Hopefully someday we will be talking about where Cam fits in all this.

don’t forget Lawrence Phillips

 

[payote75]

Right the thing is though it’s really not about getting his money early it’s more an ethics and integrity thing. The Rams could have paid him at anytime but they are using contract terms to hold out until THEY have to pay.!

at first I was just thinking like maybe they was waiting to see if he failed or passed his physical because that would determine how much they actually have to pay him. But now I don’t really get why they are waiting

Again we don't have all the facts but as a rams fan why would I jump right away to the rams being petty or even unethical? For one which is more unethical the rams sticking to the contract language or gurley and Matthews going to social media to draw unwanted attention to the rams making it look like they are doing something wrong when in fact they are not. Maybe petty but not wrong. Maybe if approached correctly we would not be here. Maybe the rams were about to cut the checks and then we're like fuck these douche bags now they wait. Me personally if a company had done right by me like the rams did for gurley I would have approached it a lot differently. Having my agent/lawyer handle it or speaking to them behind closed doors.

 

[Dxmissile]

What? Your first two sentences say exactly the same thing.

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What I was tryna say instead of Demoff saying that we have a date that the money has to be paid by!! He could have simply said his money isn’t due yet. Instead he said we owe him and we have a date that the money has to be paid by. Meaning that he’s acknowledging that they could have been paid him but instead they are waiting until they are forced to by league rules

 

[Dxmissile]

Again we don't have all the facts but as a rams fan why would I jump right away to the rams being petty or even unethical? For one which is more unethical the rams sticking to the contract language or gurley and Matthews going to social media to draw unwanted attention to the rams making it look like they are doing something wrong when in fact they are not. Maybe petty but not wrong. Maybe if approached correctly we would not be here. Maybe the rams were about to cut the checks and then we're like fuck these douche bags now they wait. Me personally if a company had done right by me like the rams did for gurley I would have approached it a lot differently. Having my agent/lawyer handle it or speaking to them behind closed doors.

Lol how did a company due right by Gurley. He made those plays he put his body on the line if the Rams wasn’t going to pay him after the seasons he had some other team would have. That’s just like working 20 yrs at a job and just being ok with them not giving you your pension because they so called did right by you. companies especially in the sports business they use you for all you’re worth then cut you half way through your contract. No Gurley don’t owe the Rams anything. And I still love the team but the people that’s running it have already proven to be shitty people and liars so no I’m not taking their sides in this

 

[Dxmissile]

Ohh and also why do you have to approach somebody nicely for them to give you your money!

 

[Varg6]

Ohh and also why do you have to approach somebody nicely for them to give you your money!

It’s called professionalism. He lacks that. Could the Rams have paid him earlier? Maybe. I don’t know. What I do know is that, and I’m paraphrasing Snead, there’s language in the contract that states the Rams have a deadline; clearly it’s June 1st.

If Gurley still doesn’t get his money, guess what, that sucks and it’s shitty that our organization did that (and they’ll still pay him eventually). Nevertheless, the way Gurley has approached this is emblematic of some of the character concerns that were most likely part of the reason why he’s no longer on the team.

 

[Dxmissile]

It’s called professionalism. He lacks that. Could the Rams have paid him earlier? Maybe. I don’t know. What I do know is that, and I’m paraphrasing Snead, there’s language in the contract that states the Rams have a deadline; clearly it’s June 1st.

If Gurley still doesn’t get his money, guess what, that sucks and it’s shitty that our organization did that (and they’ll still pay him eventually). Nevertheless, the way Gurley has approached this is emblematic of some of the character concerns that were most likely part of the reason why he’s no longer on the team.

Yeah a deadline! That’s the issue why wait for the deadline when you know you owe them. We have deadlines we have to meet at work but why work all the way up to the deadline. That’s the last possible chance you get to pay before there are consequences why wait and even risk that. Why deal with a negative image when you can just pay or if not why not just clearly state we don’t owe him any money until June 1st. It took for Gurley to even mention that date for my of us to even know. The Rams aren’t saying shit cause they know they wrong. Maybe not in a legal sense but a professional sense they are.

they setting a precedent that when we cut you we’re not going to pay you until the league force us to. That’s silly as hell

 

[Varg6]

Yeah a deadline! That’s the issue why wait for the deadline when you know you owe them. We have deadlines we have to meet at work but why work all the way up to the deadline. That’s the last possible chance you get to pay before there are consequences why wait and even risk that. Why deal with a negative image when you can just pay or if not why not just clearly state we don’t owe him any money until June 1st. It took for Gurley to even mention that date for my of us to even know. The Rams aren’t saying shit cause they know they wrong. Maybe not in a legal sense but a professional sense they are.

they setting a precedent that when we cut you we’re not going to pay you until the league force us to. That’s silly as hell

Dude, we’re talking about a famous athlete, someone that people look up to; in my mind there IS a certain amount of responsibility being in the limelight, to be an example of what type of person to strive to be. Sure you can say the Rams are in the wrong, that doesn’t mean he has to get petty and involve former teammates in a drama about him getting paid. And let’s not forget this man is a MULTI-MILLIONAIRE. He’s complaining about not getting MORE MILLIONS in a historic pandemic where regular average people, like us, are struggling and dying from this. It sends a shitty message in my mind, it’s childish. And again, what others have mentioned, I’m sure it has something to do with the cap, they’re finagling with it. Even if that’s not true, it’s their right as an organization to wait and pay, as it was an agreement made by Gurley and the Rams. So why even bring it up until after June 1st? If that’s what he felt was the right thing to do—blast his former team on social media. I mean... Gurley did sign the contract right? Why is this such a surprise?

 

[Dxmissile]

Dude, we’re talking about a famous athlete, someone that people look up to; in my mind there IS a certain amount of responsibility being in the limelight, to be an example of what type of person to strive to be. Sure you can say the Rams are in the wrong, that doesn’t mean he has to get petty and involve former teammates in a drama about him getting paid. And let’s not forget this man is a MULTI-MILLIONAIRE. He’s complaining about not getting MORE MILLIONS in a historic pandemic where regular average people, like us, are struggling and dying from this. It sends a shitty message in my mind, it’s childish. And again, what others have mentioned, I’m sure it has something to do with the cap, they’re finagling with it. Even if that’s not true, it’s their right as an organization to wait and pay, as it was an agreement made by Gurley and the Rams. So why even bring it up until after June 1st? If that’s what he felt was the right thing to do—blast his former team on social media. I mean... Gurley did sign the contract right? Why is this such a surprise?

He signed a contract and so do the Rams they terminated that contract and I’m almost 100 percent positive that the contracts stated that the Rams are to pay all money due no later than June 1st I’m pretty sure that language is standard in any contract no matter what club because I’m sure that was set by the CBA

but what’s not standard is clubs actually waiting till that deadline to pay. Like I said I’m sure the Rams aren’t doing anything illegal it’s just a petty business tactic that Stan is known for.

and I don’t get how an ex employee is supposed to be the bigger person when a Multi BILLIONAIRE is withholding his money just because He CAN.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Good to see the Rams generally don't get involved in these athlete media/twitter spats to retaliate or conduct public dialogue etc. It's childish tbh.

 

[payote75]

Lol how did a company due right by Gurley. He made those plays he put his body on the line if the Rams wasn’t going to pay him after the seasons he had some other team would have. That’s just like working 20 yrs at a job and just being ok with them not giving you your pension because they so called did right by you. companies especially in the sports business they use you for all you’re worth then cut you half way through your contract. No Gurley don’t owe the Rams anything. And I still love the team but the people that’s running it have already proven to be shitty people and liars so no I’m not taking their sides in this

Are you serious with that question? The rams could have let him play out his rookie contract with his bum leg and piss poor attitude and then let him take his chances in free agency. They could have franchised him as well. Come on bro thats pretty one sided. Les Snead even stood by his contract and Gurley when asked about do they regret paying Todd. He was emphatic and gave a resounding NO stating he earned that money so that's weak bro. Let's just wait til facts come out cause this can go on and on. I respect your loyalty to the player but got to see both point of views.

His loyalty effort and hard work was rewarded and many have have stated from media to other executives to fans that it was premature. So yes the rams did him a huge solid especially for the position he plays. The shelf life is short yet they made a large commitment early.

Did they cut him yes but that's business the nature of the game and he will get his money when he supposed to and that's business too.

 

[payote75]

Ohh and also why do you have to approach somebody nicely for them to give you your money!

Yeah a deadline! That’s the issue why wait for the deadline when you know you owe them. We have deadlines we have to meet at work but why work all the way up to the deadline. That’s the last possible chance you get to pay before there are consequences why wait and even risk that. Why deal with a negative image when you can just pay or if not why not just clearly state we don’t owe him any money until June 1st. It took for Gurley to even mention that date for my of us to even know. The Rams aren’t saying shit cause they know they wrong. Maybe not in a legal sense but a professional sense they are.

they setting a precedent that when we cut you we’re not going to pay you until the league force us to. That’s silly as hell

1. You don't have to approach anyone nicely you can do what you like either way it doesn't mean throwing a tantrum or trying to shame a company into giving you 5 million dollars early is in your best interest.

2. The Rams aren't wrong in any sense of the word unless they are past due. You don't just expect things because you feel like you shouldn't have to wait. If the contract states a date then that's when he should get it. As I mention earlier like a roster bonus date etc. that's why contracts exist and that's why they are enforced.

3. As far as a precedent the Rams are setting its not when the league forces. The contract isn't between the Rams and the league. The contract is between Gurley and the Rams and Gurley gets paid according to the language in said contract. Funny how there was no complaints when he signed it and received all that guaranteed money.

4. As far as petty kroenke didn't get rich by being stupid even though 5 million is a drop in the bucket to him it's still a ton of money and why should he have to pay it early when interest alone makes a significant chunk of cash for most or the fact that he could use it for investment purposes. Regardless he can use it to wipe his ass either way you pay bills when they are due.

 

[Ewe83]

Wow, I'm appalled, Todd has been one of the best players on this team and one of the most selfless, I remember several times he could have padded his stats, taken more glory for himself by running in touch downs but would go down instead to ensure our wins. He gave us one of our best games/wins ever over the Shit Hawks in their house, and also that great playoff victory over the Cowboys. So many great memories and wins with Todd. I've always been impressed with his character, but he's also human and not perfect. I don't know what really happened with his knee, it was clear to see he was frustrated last year and now being let go I'm sure there are hurt feelings that come out at as anger. Did he say kind of a shitty thing, yeah because once again he's human and sometimes when we're hurt and frustrated the shitty side comes out. But man after everything he's been to this team some of y'all turn on him for this, saying "fuck Todd" and you hope he gets injured? Nah man Shame on you

 

[Faceplant]

Im suprised no one has mentioned interest.

why would the Rams pay out 5 million early when they can keep it until its payout date and earn interest?

i dunno, maybe Im way off but seems logical to me.

Thank you. That's business 101. It's why a lot of people do not have taxes taken out of their paychecks and pay lump at end of year as well. Simple business strategy. Keep and earn money on your money as long as you can.

 

[Oldgeek]

You never pay until the due date. Business 101

 

[Dieter the Brock]

y'all turn on him for this, saying "fuck Todd" and you hope he gets injured? Nah man, fuck y'all, Shame on you

This is totally uncalled for