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Originally Posted by Scuzzer
You don't know much about football then. Offensive lineman are at a premium along with defensive ends. Hell, from what I've heard in the last few days the guys coaching them are making millions a year.
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Originally Posted by Quilts
It's true, they are at a premium at the moment, but I do think he has a valid point in terms of name recognition and the opportunities that arise as a result of that. Most casual observers can't name a single offensive lineman, whereas many would at least know the stars quarterbacks (Brady, Rodgers, etc.). Phil and riders like him are in a similar situation with regards to cycling.
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Yes, this is what I was referring to -- name recognition and ability to monetize their personal brand (and I'd say Phil is pretty good at that). By the nature of cycling and broadcasting, sometimes a domestique's job is already done for the day before the first TV images are seen by fans.
I'm trying to remember the last time that a sideline reporter interviewed a lineman after the game.