Blog Post #6

      


            In Darren Rovell's article JJ Nelson: Adidas never offered deal, he exposes Adidas for never approaching JJ Nelson with the chance for him to endorse the brand.  They were supposed to pay $100,000 to the top three fastest players endorsed them and signed a separate waiver.  JJ actually signed a contract stating that he would endorse Adidas, but they never offered him the second waiver that would award him the $100,000.  Thus, when JJ finished with the fastest time in the combine, he did not get awarded any money.


Analysis:

            I believe Adidas did this on purpose because they knew Nelson would be a late-round draft picked, if picked at all.  His slimmer chance of making it to the NFL makes him a less valuable endorsement than some of the other all stars there.  The article is rightfully biased in the favor of Nelson's side.  Adidas is clearly in the wrong in this situation, but they will get away with it.