I like Eli and I definitely believe hes a very good QB but this would just be absurd. In no way shape or form does he deserve a deal bigger then his brothers.
Per Rotoworld:
According to the Bergen Record, the Giants are working on a contract extension for Eli Manning that would surpass the seven-year, $99.2 million deal given to his brother Peyton.
Peyton's deal also included a $34.5 million signing bonus. Eli is under contract until 2009, but rumors are the Giants want a deal done by the end of the season. The newspaper says "Eli Manning will be a Giant for life." Oct. 9 - 9:09 am et
Source: Bergen Record
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why not? They're both franchise QBs that have helped lead their teams to super bowls. what more can you ask of a QB?
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Yeah. I just don't understand all these players with contract disputes. I'll take even the base salary any day of the week.
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Compare the stats. Peyton is significantly better across the board in everything including wins and losses. Eli is a top 5 qb in my opinion, like I said, I think hes a very good QB. I would argue Peyton Manning as the 1A QB, maybe a hair behind Brady. How can you justify paying a player who isnt as good, more then someone who is better? Its not the extension i question, just the amount he would be getting. :wink2:
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Every top 10 player at their position is going to get a bigger contract than the last top 10 player at that position got. Such is the trend in the NFL right now. It's getting pretty ridiculous. I think part of it is the agents wanting to get this done before the current CBA expires.
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Brothers? I didn't know Cooper had an NFL deal. :wink2:
If the Giants want to overpay I guess it's up to them. As good as he's been, he's still breaking out. And a Super Bowl ring always opens up the purse-strings.