Football Trouble In Donk Land

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?

Garcia Bronco · 03-15-2013, 09:19 AM

I just don't see how Doom stays. He can get his contract from another team. The Broncos don't have the leverage to make him move on the price unless he really wants to stay in Colorado.

RunKC · 03-15-2013, 09:20 AM

well...bye!

Molitoth · 03-15-2013, 09:20 AM

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Why not have Manning redo his contract?

I'd say Peyton Manning is a bit more important than Elvis.
They could replace Doom and probably still be just as good imo.

**ptlyon** · 03-15-2013, 09:21 AM

The tract is whack horseface says!

Rasputin · 03-15-2013, 09:23 AM

Hay Elway should ask Peyton Manning to take a paycut.

Garcia Bronco · 03-15-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

I'd say Peyton Manning is a bit more important than Elvis.
They could replace Doom and probably still be just as good imo.

Exactly. I don't think anyone in the league would ask that of Peyton because he's worth every penny.

**ptlyon** · 03-15-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Exactly. I don't think anyone in the league would ask that of Peyton because he's worth every penny.

Yep - just imagine what he'd be worth if he could bring the lombardi home!

Garcia Bronco · 03-15-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Yep - just imagine what he'd be worth if he could bring the lombardi home!

He can.

**BossChief** · 03-15-2013, 09:30 AM

Haha

Dan Patrick was talking about this yesterday (Peyton redoing his contract for teammates) and said he asked Peyton that question once on the radio when he was in Indy and Manning ended the interview early and didn't give Dan another interview for 5 years.

Oh,...and Q

DJ's left nut · 03-15-2013, 09:30 AM

He'll restructure, unless he really doesn't want to stay in Denver.

Elway's right - Dumerville's overpaid. If he were a FA today, he'd get about $8 million, IMO. Maybe 9.

He damn sure wouldn't get $13 - nobody gets $13 unless they have the ball in their hands a lot.

**ptlyon** · 03-15-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

He can.

But ultimately won't

Dayze · 03-15-2013, 09:48 AM

"Elvis, come over to KC and kill Peyton. K THNX BAI"

Chief_For_Life58 · 03-15-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Haha

Dan Patrick was talking about this yesterday (Peyton redoing his contract for teammates) and said he asked Peyton that question once on the radio when he was in Indy and Manning ended the interview early and didn't give Dan another interview for 5 years.

Oh,...and Q

haha

whata lil bitch peyton is

Mile High Mania · 03-15-2013, 09:58 AM

If he leaves, he will be missed but he is not someone that cannot be replaced. If he wants to test the market, so be it. I don't expect the market price to be much different than the restructure price and he is with a legit SB contender now. it's a roll of the dice, just watch Carver's betting.

03-15-2013, 09:18 AM
dtrain Who's your daddy? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Junction City Casino cash: $2123306	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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