Clinton Portis files for Bankruptcy

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

You have to remember that agent fees and taxes takes probably half. So now you're talking 21 million. Certainly a lot of money but when you have gambling issues, numerous babies and baby mom's to take care of, homes and car notes, insurance on all that, plus the life style...travel, jewelry. Then you add in a bad investment or two...that 21 million can go real quick.

sounds like a long list of poor choices and life decisions. If you have 21 million, make sure you don't spend more than 21 million (or whatever the number is). he had money, he should have gotten a good accountant and planned ahead. it's not like he didn't know NFL careers are short.