Football Trouble In Donk Land - Page 3

dtrain · 03-15-2013, 09:18 AM

Broncos president John Elway says Elvis Dumervil's contract is "out of whack" and urges the defensive end to take a pay cut as a Friday deadline looms.

Dumervil's 2013 salary of $12 million becomes guaranteed at 4 p.m. ET, and Dumervil faces being released if he won't take less or restructure his deal, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the negotiations were not public.

"It's not all about dollars. But when it's way out of whack? Then it's so out of whack that you've got to say: That [salary] can't be it," Elway said Thursday, according to the Denver Post. "Especially when you look at the market and what's out there now. It's so far out of whack. Hopefully, he realizes that."

Dumervil signed a six-year, $61.5 million contract in 2010 when Josh McDaniels was coaching the team and before Elway joined the Denver front office.

Dumervil had 11 sacks last season, second on the team behind Von Miller. Dumervil led the league with 17 sacks in 2009.
The Broncos need more cap space while trying to shore up their interior defensive line, cornerback and running back positions. Peyton Manning will earn $20 million in 2013, and if the Broncos had Dumervil play at his current number, those two would account for more than one-quarter of their cap space.

Among the pass-rushers on the market this season include Manning's former teammate with the Colts, Dwight Freeney.

Dumervil's agent, Marty Magid, did not immediately respond to an email message from the AP.

Why not have Manning redo his contract?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-15-2013, 02:05 PM

Speaks to how much of a greedy bastard Peyton Manning is. The guy has gotten absolutely ridiculous contracts his entire career, earns more in endorsements than anyone in the sport, by far, yet has never done what hundreds of other good teammates have. He wouldn't even have to take less money, he could just spread it out as a later guarantee down the road.

Guy's a prick.

**ptlyon** · 03-15-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Speaks to how much of a greedy bastard Peyton Manning is. The guy has gotten absolutely ridiculous contracts his entire career, earns more in endorsements than anyone in the sport, by far, yet has never done what hundreds of other good teammates have. He wouldn't even have to take less money, he could just spread it out as a later guarantee down the road.

Guy's a prick.

Hey - the dude has to get his money before they figure out he will never get them to the SB

Fairplay · 03-15-2013, 02:12 PM

I would leave if I were him, Elway is a prick, enough said.

**DaFace** · 03-15-2013, 02:31 PM

Ruh roh...

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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Elvis Dumervil's contract not filed with NFL in time. Dumervil released, as Denver Post released.

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Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis
Broncos could still sign Elvis Dumervil but there are salary cap implications. Not that simple.

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Jeff Legwold ‏@Jeff_Legwold
Dumervil's release gives #Broncos huge dead money hit. Limits ability to bring him back with a "new'' deal.

...oops.

**HemiEd** · 03-15-2013, 02:47 PM

Oh darn it, maybe Elway can look it up in the Bronco instruction book on how to cheat on the salary cap.

03-15-2013, 09:18 AM
dtrain Who's your daddy? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Junction City Casino cash: $2113306	Trouble In Donk Land Broncos president John Elway says Elvis Dumervil's contract is "out of whack" and urges the defensive end to take a pay cut as a Friday deadline looms. Dumervil's 2013 salary of $12 million becomes guaranteed at 4 p.m. ET, and Dumervil faces being released if he won't take less or restructure his deal, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the negotiations were not public. "It's not all about dollars. But when it's way out of whack? Then it's so out of whack that you've got to say: That [salary] can't be it," Elway said Thursday, according to the Denver Post. "Especially when you look at the market and what's out there now. It's so far out of whack. Hopefully, he realizes that." Dumervil signed a six-year, $61.5 million contract in 2010 when Josh McDaniels was coaching the team and before Elway joined the Denver front office. Dumervil had 11 sacks last season, second on the team behind Von Miller. Dumervil led the league with 17 sacks in 2009. The Broncos need more cap space while trying to shore up their interior defensive line, cornerback and running back positions. Peyton Manning will earn $20 million in 2013, and if the Broncos had Dumervil play at his current number, those two would account for more than one-quarter of their cap space. Among the pass-rushers on the market this season include Manning's former teammate with the Colts, Dwight Freeney. Dumervil's agent, Marty Magid, did not immediately respond to an email message from the AP. Why not have Manning redo his contract?
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