Quotes about highest-paid (9 Quotes)



    The contract will make him the highest-paid athlete in the history of Converse. One of the things attractive about the Converse offer was, in addition to the financial aspect, he is going to be the face of this brand.


    That's pretty significant, considering the fact that today their contract makes them the highest-paid Machinists in the industry, ... Clearly, our offer on the table continues to allow them to enjoy that position, because that's where we want them to be. We'll just have to work our way through trying to close that gap.




    I think when you're the highest-paid player, pressure is a part of the game. It's part of the business and I don't think that's anything new to him. I think it was maybe easier in Pittsburgh to deflect some of it because of previous accomplishments like the scoring titles and the Stanley Cup rings. Here he hasn't done that yet.

    I cannot hide behind the bench and wait for somebody else. I'm the highest-paid guy on the team. Who else is going to do it That's my job. If I cannot do it, there's no reason to be here. I have to score goals for this team to win.

    Let's not be naive to the system. For the countless examples of people who have changed teams, there are countless of examples of people who haven't changed teams. Darrell Green finished his career with the Redskins and he always was one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the league. Jackie Slater was always one of the highest-paid tackles in the league and he played his whole career with the Rams. Brett Favre got a 100-million contract a few years ago and they found a way to keep him, so it can be done. Is it important to me Yes. Is it in my hands No.



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