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Why Peyton Manning Had To Be Talked Into Getting Salary Bigger Than Brady's
In this era of supersize contracts and supersize egos, rare is it the case that a player refuses to accept more money than he thinks he's worth.
As if Peyton Manning hasn't already carved out his place as one of the classiest pros around, a new story regarding his salary negotiations should reinforce his stellar reputation.
Manning's agent, Tom Condon, relayed to Andrew Brandt of MMQB a fascinating and revealing tale about Manning's free agency two years ago.
Manning, you'll remember, had missed the 2011 season after undergoing career-threatening neck surgery. Even he wasn't sure how his body would respond on the gridiron. Still, the four-time NFL MVP had plenty of suitors, and after selecting Denver he was in for a mega-deal. Condon thought Manning could command $25 million a year, making him one of the highest paid athletes in the world. Manning, however, had other plans.
He asked Condon how much Tom Brady made, and when Condon told him the Patriots' signal-caller banked $18 million a year, Manning said that would suffice.
“I don’t want to make a penny more than that," Manning said.
The Broncos offered $19.4 million, and when Condon told Manning the quarterback wasn't too happy.
“I told you I didn’t want to make more than Brady!” Manning chirped.
Condon apologized and asked to speak with Manning's wife, who ultimately coaxed him into accepting the deal.
Even though it was a reduction in salary from his deal with the Colts, in which Manning made $26.4 million in his first year, Manning didn't want to burden the Broncos with a huge deal. He wasn't sure how his neck would fare, so he was completely open with the team.
“They’ve got to be protected,” Manning told The Denver Post in March 2012. “That's why the whole medical -- I was as open book as I could be. I told them exactly how I feel, what I was working on. They have to know everything to make their decision."
As it turns out, the deal has worked out pretty well for both sides. Manning has racked up 26 wins in his first two seasons with the Broncos, taking Denver to the Super Bowl in 2014. He was named NFL MVP in 2013 season after setting the single-season record for most touchdown passes with 55. (Brady had set the mark of 50 in 2007.)
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201403/how-broncos-quarterback-peyton-mannings-modesty-cost-him-millions-salary
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White devil
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Manning is a Christian. At age 13, Manning said, "I committed my life to Christ, and that faith has been most important to me ever since." Manning said his priorities ranked in order are "...faith, family, friends, and football." Manning said he prays every night and before games and also said, "I hope (and pray) I don’t do too many things that displease Him before I get to Heaven myself. I believe, too, that life is much better and freer when you’re committed to God in that way."
Manning, P., Manning, A., Underwood, J., & Peydirt Inc (2001). Manning. HarperEntertainment. pp. 362–364. ISBN 0061020249.
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Eli is greater than him, this is why he feels this.
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Manning is a Christian. At age 13, Manning said, "I committed my life to Christ, and that faith has been most important to me ever since." Manning said his priorities ranked in order are "...faith, family, friends, and football." Manning said he prays every night and before games and also said, "I hope (and pray) I don’t do too many things that displease Him before I get to Heaven myself. I believe, too, that life is much better and freer when you’re committed to God in that way."
Manning, P., Manning, A., Underwood, J., & Peydirt Inc (2001). Manning. HarperEntertainment. pp. 362–364. ISBN 0061020249.
Good man 8) 8) 8)
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Manning said his priorities ranked in order are "...faith, family, friends, and football."
I can't understand people that would place "faith" higher than their children.
Sad
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Why Peyton Manning Had To Be Talked Into Getting Salary Bigger Than Brady's
In this era of supersize contracts and supersize egos, rare is it the case that a player refuses to accept more money than he thinks he's worth.
As if Peyton Manning hasn't already carved out his place as one of the classiest pros around, a new story regarding his salary negotiations should reinforce his stellar reputation.
Manning's agent, Tom Condon, relayed to Andrew Brandt of MMQB a fascinating and revealing tale about Manning's free agency two years ago.
Manning, you'll remember, had missed the 2011 season after undergoing career-threatening neck surgery. Even he wasn't sure how his body would respond on the gridiron. Still, the four-time NFL MVP had plenty of suitors, and after selecting Denver he was in for a mega-deal. Condon thought Manning could command $25 million a year, making him one of the highest paid athletes in the world. Manning, however, had other plans.
He asked Condon how much Tom Brady made, and when Condon told him the Patriots' signal-caller banked $18 million a year, Manning said that would suffice.
“I don’t want to make a penny more than that," Manning said.
The Broncos offered $19.4 million, and when Condon told Manning the quarterback wasn't too happy.
“I told you I didn’t want to make more than Brady!” Manning chirped.
Condon apologized and asked to speak with Manning's wife, who ultimately coaxed him into accepting the deal.
Even though it was a reduction in salary from his deal with the Colts, in which Manning made $26.4 million in his first year, Manning didn't want to burden the Broncos with a huge deal. He wasn't sure how his neck would fare, so he was completely open with the team.
“They’ve got to be protected,” Manning told The Denver Post in March 2012. “That's why the whole medical -- I was as open book as I could be. I told them exactly how I feel, what I was working on. They have to know everything to make their decision."
As it turns out, the deal has worked out pretty well for both sides. Manning has racked up 26 wins in his first two seasons with the Broncos, taking Denver to the Super Bowl in 2014. He was named NFL MVP in 2013 season after setting the single-season record for most touchdown passes with 55. (Brady had set the mark of 50 in 2007.)
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201403/how-broncos-quarterback-peyton-mannings-modesty-cost-him-millions-salary
These TD records by Manning and Brady over the recent years are so overrated because of the defensive rules that have been scaled back to open up offenses.
It's all about ratings, of course. Fans want to see touchdowns and points. These days you can't even touch these superstar prima donna wide receivers.
I'm a defensive guy and I think these defensive players are at such a huge disadvantage in today's NFL.
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Wyclef Jean Is Broke, Claims Singer's Manager
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321 (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321)
(http://www.thesmokinggun.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/175xUnlimited/photos/wyclefjean.jpg)
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In other news
Wyclef Jean Is Broke, Claims Singer's Manager
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321 (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321)
(http://www.thesmokinggun.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/175xUnlimited/photos/wyclefjean.jpg)
Last seen hanging with MC Hammer collecting cans and bottles! :D
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White devil
you called?
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In other news
Wyclef Jean Is Broke, Claims Singer's Manager
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321 (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321)
(http://www.thesmokinggun.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/175xUnlimited/photos/wyclefjean.jpg)
heh... hard to believe, these michael jackson types never go really broke
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White devil
No need to say white, we know already. :D
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These TD records by Manning and Brady over the recent years are so overrated because of the defensive rules that have been scaled back to open up offenses.
It's all about ratings, of course. Fans want to see touchdowns and points. These days you can't even touch these superstar prima donna wide receivers.
I'm a defensive guy and I think these defensive players are at such a huge disadvantage in today's NFL.
I think Brady would be happy to have a few more rings and the BB defense of up in your face defenders that Seattle some how managed to bring back this year then anything that happened recordwise in 2007.
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you called?
LOL
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In other news
Wyclef Jean Is Broke, Claims Singer's Manager
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321 (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321)
(http://www.thesmokinggun.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/175xUnlimited/photos/wyclefjean.jpg)
wadda mess
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i think part of mannings hesitancy in taking 'brady like' money is it wouldnt leave the team much room under the cap in subsequent years, as we are seeing now, having dealt decker, looking to deal moreno etc.
that being said, manning is all class in a league that suffers from drafting players who are felony magnets.
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i think part of mannings hesitancy in taking 'brady like' money is it wouldnt leave the team much room under the cap in subsequent years, as we are seeing now, having dealt decker, looking to deal moreno etc.
that being said, manning is all class in a league that suffers from drafting players who are felony magnets.
Yes true...But to be fair, Manning can make as much money as he want's endorsing products. He basically can print his own money. There's isn't a company out there that wouldn't pay Manning big money to be their front man. So he gets to tell his agent he doesn't need more money from the team...Tom Brady could work for free and his household would still bring in more money then anyone in the league.
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Yes true...But to be fair, Manning can make as much money as he want's endorsing products. He basically can print his own money. There's isn't a company out there that wouldn't pay Manning big money to be their front man. So he gets to tell his agent he doesn't need more money from the team...Tom Brady could work for free and his household would still bring in more money then anyone in the league.
haha Brady could work for free and the household would have a net worth of more than most NFL owners :D
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haha Brady could work for free and the household would have a net worth of more than most NFL owners :D
lol true...
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Eli is greater than him, this is why he feels this.
No way Eli is the shorter one.
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In other news
Wyclef Jean Is Broke, Claims Singer's Manager
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321 (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Wyclef-Jean-is-broke-674321)
good,since he fucked up the we are the world song with hebrew chant
(http://www.thesmokinggun.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/175xUnlimited/photos/wyclefjean.jpg)
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"Gone til November" was such a great wyclef song.
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(http://balanceofculture.typepad.com/.a/6a0128775d5666970c013486688064970c-pi)
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I dont give a piss about him.
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No need to say white, we know already. :D
LOL