Difference is that Eli was the consensus top #1 overall pick in the draft. He was a franchise quarterback prospect that could lead a team for the next 15-years. Add in Philip Rivers, who the Giants traded to the Chargers for Eli.
Archie Manning knew what he was doing – Eli has two Super Bowl rings.
From the San Diego Tribune:
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The team offered to No. 3 overall pick Joey Bosa and his representation Tuesday evening the highest cash payout in the initial calendar year for a first-round draft pick in team history, a source said Wednesday.
It was declined.
San Diego’s best offer featured an 85 percent cash payout in 2016, sources said, or $14,464,630.
In a span from July 28 to Tuesday, they moved from a 57 percent cash payout this calendar year to an 85 percent payout, sources said. In that span, Ayrault moved his position, albeit to a scale of lesser degree. He went from a 100 percent cash payout this calendar year to a number higher than 85 percent, one that allows for a seven-figure cash deferment to 2017, sources said.
With Ayrault’s refusal, the Chargers pulled their best offer, releasing a statement Wednesday.
“As a result, we will restructure our offer since Joey will be unable to contribute for the full 16 game season without the adequate time on the practice field, in the classroom, and in preseason games.”
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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/...ontract-offer/
Bad decision that could cost a player millions of dollars.