Manning and Bronco's talking about reworking contract
 

I know this was discussed as a possibility but this is the first article I've seen where fivehead is even considering adjusting his salary.


AP source: Manning, Broncos talking about reworking contract

Associated Press
By ARNIE STAPLETON February 25, 2015 9:13 PM

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It looks as if it's going to come down to money.

A person with knowledge of the negotiations confirms the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning's representatives are discussing ways to revise his contract and give the team more flexibility in free agency.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the talks.

Manning, who has made more money than any player in pro football history, is due to make another $19 million in both 2015 and '16, and his salary cap number for next season is $21.2 million.

John Elway has traditionally been one of the more aggressive general managers in the NFL when it comes to free agency, and he has plenty of problems to fix again this offseason.

Last year he lured DeMarcus Ware, T.J. Ward, Aqib Talib and Emmanuel Sanders, Pro Bowlers all, and he wants to make another run at a Super Bowl title with Manning, who turns 39 next month.

Redoing Manning's deal would give Elway more maneuverability as he addresses Denver's offseason needs, including retooling the offensive line that figures to have up to three new members next season.

Following Denver's playoff loss to his former team, the Indianapolis Colts, last month, Manning was non-committal about playing next season, which would be his 18th in the NFL. Elway asked him the next morning not to make a rash decision.

Manning flew to Denver on Feb. 12 to meet with Elway and new coach Gary Kubiak, both of whom said at the NFL scouting combine last week that they expected Manning to be their quarterback next season.

Manning must also pass a physical by March 5 where doctors check to see if there's any degeneration in his surgically repaired neck, but both the five-time MVP and Elway have said they consider that a mere formality.

The Broncos figure to have about $27 million to work with under the projected $148 million salary cap in 2015, but a franchise tag for star receiver Demaryius Thomas next week would eat up about half of that figure. Placing the franchise tag on Thomas would buy them some time to negotiate a long-term deal. They did that with kicker Matt Prater and blindside protector Ryan Clady.

They also have to allot at least $6 million for their bevy of draft picks that's expected to include multiple compensatory selections for all the free agents they lost last year.

Manning owns most of the significant QB records and is a half-season's worth of yards — 2,148 — shy of breaking Brett Favre's yardage record of 71,838.


http://news.yahoo.com/ap-source-mann...3420--spt.html

They are so stupid. The guy will be 39.5 years old. No chance is hell he will get them what he was brought there for.

He was always going to restructure. Their team and cap were built for last season.

Manning is self-serving. He will only do it because there are records within reach.

I hope he asks for more $ and they give it to him.

Papa John

lol....keep crying about it. You guys are the best.

We all know what happened last time Denver reworked a QB contract to keep and put more weapons on that team.
I hope the league is watching.

Good. Another failed post-season appearance.

Welcome to our world Donkey fans!

You can't win them all...but you need to win some.

LOL

Something doesn't make sense.

◦Lost (8): Eric Decker, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Zane Beadles, Wesley Woodyard, Knowshon Moreno, Shaun Phillips, Robert Ayers, Jeremy Mincey (cannot be awarded more than four)
◦Gained (3): Aqib Talib, TJ Ward, Emmanuel Sanders


Ware was a cap casualty and therefore not a qualifying player.

They won a super bowl?

Well, not qualifying as to Dallas, but I don't think him being a cap casualty affects what comp picks Denver gets.