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Originally Posted by Cannibal
From what I've read of your business dealings and how you're such a great business man, I would've thought you'd be a guy that would accept Elway's business decision.
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What he did certainly helped his personal bank account in the long run, and it gave him better stats than he would've had. Getting to play for a playoff team right out the chute is a huge advantage, as we saw with other guys like Marino and Roethlisberger.
However, a person also has an ethical obligation to their industry. We can all make more money if we do things that cause long-term damage to our fields, and that's what Elway did.
In my field, I can provide good service for a fair price, and I can look out for my clients' best interest, and I can do well. I could make more money if I ripped clients off, if I overcharged them whenever possible, and if I convinced them to use more expensive options than they need. But that's bad for my field in the long run, and I have an ethical obligation to create an environment where future generations in my field can enjoy the trust that my work created.
Elway said, 'screw future generations'. He said, 'I don't care about the future of the game. I want to make as much money as I can and do what gives me the greatest advantage, and if it's bad for the sport, what do I care?' The best thing about what he did is that only a small handful of players have had the same callous and selfish attitude - Bo Jackson, Kelly Stouffer, and Eli Manning.