Eli Manning to become NFL's highest paid player?!?!

[Incognegro]

I don't think he quite deserves this much money.

"Though Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers will earn more this season under his one-year franchise tender, Manning's contract represents the biggest multi-year average that any NFL player has received."

Good quarterback, but definitely overpaid.

[sjonathan02]

I'd have to agree. And, I think the lack of depth @ WR further exacerbates the absurdity of this deal. 

[BigFoot_BigThumb]

Definitely not worth that much.  Doubt he gets it all anyway.  All he needs to do is get hurt or not meet the incentives, and it's all good for the front office.  But $35 million guaranteed is a good deal nonetheless.   

[Incognegro]

Definitely not worth that much.  Doubt he gets it all anyway.  All he needs to do is get hurt or not meet the incentives, and it's all good for the front office.  But $35 million guaranteed is a good deal nonetheless.   

I don't see anything about incentives.

[BigFoot_BigThumb]

I don't see anything about incentives.

Whenever there is guaranteed money vs what the entire contract is worth, there always incentives involved.  Guaranteed money is not the same as a signing bonus.  Plus they don't have to tell us everything.  They're not just going to give him $100+ million to just show up.

When Albert Haynesworth was with the Titans, his contract was based upon numbers as fickle a percentages of snaps, tackles, and all types of stuff to give the front office ammo to nitpick when it was time for a long-term deal which is what he sought.  He played hurt until he couldn't play anymore to meet those incentives.  the Titans used it agaisnt him, and he bounced on the first thing smoking.  Believe you me, the Titans front office has taught me a lot about contracts, especially extensions and long-term deals.  NY is a whole different crew, but I'm sure they look out for their own pockets first just like any other team despite what they present to the public.   

[Incognegro]

Whenever there is guaranteed money vs what the entire contract is worth, there always incentives involved.  Guaranteed money is not the same as a signing bonus.  Plus they don't have to tell us everything.  They're not just going to give him $100+ million to just show up.

When Albert Haynesworth was with the Titans, his contract was based upon numbers as fickle a percentages of snaps, tackles, and all types of stuff to give the front office ammo to nitpick when it was time for a long-term deal which is what he sought.  He played hurt until he couldn't play anymore to meet those incentives.  the Titans used it agaisnt him, and he bounced on the first thing smoking.  Believe you me, the Titans front office has taught me a lot about contracts, especially extensions and long-term deals.  NY is a whole different crew, but I'm sure they look out for their own pockets first just like any other team despite what they present to the public.   

There could definitely be incentives required to get the full amount.

I'd imagine the vast majority of the money is a base salary that he'll get as long as he doesn't suffer some massive injury or go to jail.   

[Metronome]

Yeah he's only gettin 35 million guaranteed....I hate the way the NFL can do this....make incentive based contracts but also have the right not to honor anything and release the players whenever....

[robdown]

He brought a championship to New York; of course he's gonna get big money. He succeeded where the Jets, Knicks, and Yankees failed.

For the record I hate the Giants (Philly allllllll day!), but I can't hate on this contract. The NFL is all about QB's...y'all know that.

[ssabass]

There isn't one person in any sport, really worth millions of dollars. But, Eli Manning definetly is not even worth his weight. He is at best an average QB.

[Metronome]

Only thing is I can almost guarantee this doesn't last long....because all of the other QB's are resigning soon...Peyton, Brady, Roethlisberger all got negotiations comin up so we will see.

[Incognegro]

Yeah he's only gettin 35 million guaranteed....I hate the way the NFL can do this....make incentive based contracts but also have the right not to honor anything and release the players whenever....

In EVERY contract only a relatively small portion is guaranteed.