Langford loses 2.5 carat diamond
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TrueDolFanNew MemberOPBetcha he won't make this mistake again...
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday — not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.
Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to take his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass.
At least nine teammates helped. Some were on hands and knees, and a couple used rakes to comb through the turf. They had a lot of ground to cover, because the Dolphins practice on two fields.
“I’ve got a great group of guys out here helping me — family-type guys,” Langford said.
He declined to say how much the earring cost. One jewelry distributor said it could be worth more than $50,000.
Several fellow defensive linemen were among those assisting Langford in his search.
“He’s a teammate. That’s what you do,” defensive end Ryan Baker said. “It’s a fat diamond. It’s a shame.”
Coach Tony Sparano briefly watched the hunt for the jewelry but did not participate. He said he has never lost earrings at practice — or anywhere else.
“I can’t afford them,” he said.
Langford finally abandoned the search — temporarily, at least — because he was due at a team meeting. In addition, the grounds crew had started mowing the grass.
ToddsPhinsNew MemberOne jewelry distributor said it could be worth more than $50,000.
When you're only clearing about $1.75 million from your rookie contract, it's probably not the wisest decision to spend 50k on an earring <especially when it's not for a chick>. Just sayin.
It's not a shocker that 75% of the players are broke within 3-5 years of retirement..... which means, Kendall, there's a 75% probability that you were technically only renting the ring until you sold it at a loss to save your house. Dont shoot the messenger.
"ToddsPhins wrote:
When you're only clearing about $1.75 million from your rookie contract, it's probably not the wisest decision to spend 50k on an earring <especially when it's not for a chick>. Just sayin.
It's not a shocker that 75% of the players are broke within 3-5 years of retirement..... which means, Kendall, there's a 75% probability that you were technically only renting the ring until you sold it at a loss to save your house. Dont shoot the messenger.
Im gonna add that it's never a good idea to give a chick a $50k diamond.
FishweiserNew MemberI wonder how many people who have read this article, are now flocking to the fields for a $50,000 treasure hunt?
ToddsPhinsNew Member"Finsanity wrote:
Im gonna add that it's never a good idea to give a chick a $50k diamond.
Personally...... I don't care whose ear it's going into, b/c if I'm spending 50k on a diamond, then I better be getting some p***y from it.
Frumundah FinnaticNew Memberif he lost both thats 100k down the drain.
MonstBlitz;2232016 wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me if he is retained. Jeff Ireland is the nightmare that won't end. The **** stain you cannot flush. The Herpes for which there is no cure.
MikeHonchosubscriberMaybe a little shoe shopping will make him feel better.
Headcoach material wouldn’t want to work somewhere they’re not trusted with actual football decisions.
The Aqua CrushNew Member50 K from 1.75 million is nothing. As long as he didn't blow the rest. If he has 800k banked from his rookie deal after his house, cars, shopping and diamonds, the interest alone would cover that in a year.
Not to mention he probably has insurance on those diamonds. If he doesn't have insurance he's just not that smart.
Pandarillaforum_veteranBlood diamond scene on the practice field yesterday. Time to call Encyclopedia Brown?
BTW-Aqua Crush, where do you bank?
The guys on Sirius radio were having fun with this one yesterday, especially Pat Kirwan.
FinNastymoderatorIs it breaking and entering if I hop the fence to the practice field tonight and search the grass?
AbideN703New MemberAce Ventura been around the bubble recently or something?
Ultraforum_veteranI can't complain about his purchase if diamonds are his thing. If I won a million one of my first purchases might be BMW M5 :)
jdang307subscriber"ToddsPhins wrote:
When you're only clearing about $1.75 million from your rookie contract, it's probably not the wisest decision to spend 50k on an earring <especially when it's not for a chick>. Just sayin.
It's not a shocker that 75% of the players are broke within 3-5 years of retirement..... which means, Kendall, there's a 75% probability that you were technically only renting the ring until you sold it at a loss to save your house. Dont shoot the messenger.
My girlfriend's cousin works in the diamond industry, and depending on when he bought, it should have appreciated nicely this year.
Stringer Bellsubscriber"ToddsPhins wrote:
When you're only clearing about $1.75 million from your rookie contract, it's probably not the wisest decision to spend 50k on an earring <especially when it's not for a chick>. Just sayin.
It's not a shocker that 75% of the players are broke within 3-5 years of retirement..... which means, Kendall, there's a 75% probability that you were technically only renting the ring until you sold it at a loss to save your house. Dont shoot the messenger.
Diamonds arent a bad investment.
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jdang307subscriber"The Aqua Crush wrote:
50 K from 1.75 million is nothing. As long as he didn't blow the rest. If he has 800k banked from his rookie deal after his house, cars, shopping and diamonds, the interest alone would cover that in a year.
Not to mention he probably has insurance on those diamonds. If he doesn't have insurance he's just not that smart.
It's not nothing, but he'll survive if that's his only splurge. But is it?
GarryowenNew MemberI can honestly say I've never lost an earring of any value.
I'm pretty proud of that and I don't forsee doing it as I think
earrings are pretty much for girls. Then again, I'm 43, so
maybe it's a generational thing. I just can't think of something
more silly than to lose 50K on a rock that was punched into your ear.
Stitchesluxury_box"Garryowen wrote:
I can honestly say I've never lost an earring of any value.
I'm pretty proud of that and I don't forsee doing it as I think
earrings are pretty much for girls. Then again, I'm 43, so
maybe it's a generational thing. I just can't think of something
more silly than to lose 50K on a rock that was punched into your ear.
It's definitely not a generational thing.
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Phinperorluxury_box"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:
if he lost both thats 100k down the drain.
quite the mathematician you are :hi5:
ToddsPhinsNew Member"The Aqua Crush wrote:
50 K from 1.75 million is nothing. As long as he didn't blow the rest. If he has 800k banked from his rookie deal after his house, cars, shopping and diamonds, the interest alone would cover that in a year.
Not to mention he probably has insurance on those diamonds. If he doesn't have insurance he's just not that smart.
No offense, but if you're spending 50k out of 1.75 mill on an earring, then you're most likely spending a LOT more else where.... hence the the 75% rate. I think it's: for every dollar on bling, it's 2 dollars on shoes and rims. I read that some where.
ToddsPhinsNew Member"Ultra wrote:
I can't complain about his purchase if diamonds are his thing. If I won a million one of my first purchases might be BMW M5 :)
and would you be hanging that M5 from your ear?
"ToddsPhins wrote:
and would you be hanging that M5 from your ear?
or driving it onto the practice field? i could see him pull up on the line next to tuna's golf cart but i can't imagine he would leave it there to get dinged by henne's rocket arm.
Frumundah FinnaticNew Member"In_Flames wrote:
quite the mathematician you are :hi5:
I try.
MonstBlitz;2232016 wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me if he is retained. Jeff Ireland is the nightmare that won't end. The **** stain you cannot flush. The Herpes for which there is no cure.
eh, i'm a capitalist.
people earn money, they can spend it on what they want. at first i was going to chide him for spending $50k on an earring, but if i had the money i'd want to spend $250k on an Aston Martin so who am i to judge? :lol:
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PhinsRockluxury_box"Fishweiser wrote:
I wonder how many people who have read this article, are now flocking to the fields for a $50,000 treasure hunt?
I'm there! Are the fields locked up at night?
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