Tom Brady May Have More Rings July 30, 2011
Posted by Benjamin Wendell in Sports.Tags: colts, contract, jim irsay, peyton manning
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But Peyton Manning takes the trophy for biggest “mensch” in the NFL. He doesn’t spend a lot of time running his mouth, but when he does step in front of a microphone, he says some admirable things. Peyton has finally commented on his contract talks with the Colts. There have been rumors in the media of Manning holding out for as much as $25 million per year and Jim Irsay, Colts owner, has publicly said that he’s offered $20 million. Manning said the absolute right thing…that he’s not interested in being the NFL’s highest paid player, but that it’s more important for the Colts to be able to afford players who will help him win a Superbowl, players like running back Joseph Addai. Brilliant move by Manning. He’ll still be paid a king’s ransom, and by maintaining his image, richly deserved, of a decent caring community-minded gentleman, he’ll continue to garner enough endorsements to keep his face on your HDTV sixteen hours a day.
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