Why do professional football players get paid so much?

Answer 1

It's not because Americans thinks that NFL football is more important than a college education. It is supply and demand. More people will pay to watch a pro game, or companies will pay to advertise during a TV broadcast of game, than people will pay for a college lecture. Fewer people can play football at the pro level than can teach at the college level.

Answer 2

Because they don't want the players to leave the team, the better players are payed more the worst are payed about 500k best about 5 million. Also they get payed a lot because if you play for teams like Real Madrid or Man United you are likely to win everything.

Answer 3

Because of the amount of money they make for the team owner and the NFL.

Answer 4

They get paid so much because they suffer alot of injuries plus they pay for there insurance.

Answer 5

Number of customers served. A doctor can see 10 - 15 patients a day. An athlete can perform for a million fans (on TV) in a single game.

Answer 6

They pay their insurance and they have a lot of pain and suffering to their bodies after they retire.

Answer 7

the entertainment business has more money from people paying to go see them buying the shirts and what not the marines dont.

Answer 8

because there are good sportsman