Jared Allen, Bling police: Rips rookies’ jewelry

**jessejames09** · 05-08-2011, 01:14 PM

Remember Jared Allen was a 4th round draft choice. Marcel Dareuses' watch is probably worth more than JA got in a signing bonus.

**singersp** · 05-08-2011, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by "jessejames09" #1096709

Remember Jared Allen was a 4th round draft choice. Marcel Dareuses' watch is probably worth more than JA got in a signing bonus.

Question is, did he buy it recently anticipating a payday, or was it a *cough* gift when he was in Alabama

**kevoncox** · 05-08-2011, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by "ultravikingfan" #1096708

Best statement in the article:

These are 21-year-old kids on the verge of earning the first big paycheck of their lives (except for Cam Newton).

Lol.

**singersp** · 05-08-2011, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by "ultravikingfan" #1096708

Best statement in the article:

These are 21-year-old kids on the verge of earning the first big paycheck of their lives (except for Cam Newton).

NEWS FLASH! I doubt Cam Newton was the only one of these guys sporting bling that has already received a first big paycheck.

A lot of these guys' palms have been greased.

**kevoncox** · 05-08-2011, 02:32 PM

I think the money comes from their agents/agency. It's a loan based on the money they expect the player to make. While, I wouldn't run out and by a huge watch like those guys, I see nothing wrong with rewarding yourself with nice things. I love cars, so I would probably buy a couple and a really nice home for myself and family. Remember these guys are huge KIDS. What would you have spent $100,000 on as a 21-22 year old? I'm sure some stupid ish.

**Mr Anderson** · 05-08-2011, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by "singersp" #1096718

Originally Posted by "ultravikingfan" #1096708

Best statement in the article:

These are 21-year-old kids on the verge of earning the first big paycheck of their lives (except for Cam Newton).

NEWS FLASH! I doubt Cam Newton was the only one of these guys sporting bling that has already received a first big paycheck.

A lot of these guys' palms have been greased.

For sure. Especially in the SEC.

Boosters boost the size of their wallets.

**singersp** · 05-08-2011, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by "kevoncox" #1096719

I think the money comes from their agents/agency. It's a loan based on the money they expect the player to make. While, I wouldn't run out and by a huge watch like those guys, I see nothing wrong with rewarding yourself with nice things. I love cars, so I would probably buy a couple and a really nice home for myself and family. Remember these guys are huge KIDS. What would you have spent $100,000 on as a 21-22 year old? I'm sure some stupid ish.

And JA was 21 himself. Now while he may not have bought "Bling", I'm pretty sure he blew some cash on something.