Manning and Bronco's talking about reworking contract

[FRCDFED]

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

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by Pablo

It's going to be sad when the shell of Manning comes back and still wins the AFCW.

I mean, we can all talk shit because he's obviously on a hard downward slide and has always been a playoff enigma; but does anyone think that even with old balls Manning the Broncos aren't the clear favorite?

Bullshit. I say no to them winning our div this time. FA's will not be looking at them the same with Manning at his age so I doubt a big playmaker wants to go there unless they way overspend and maybe they will but 39 is not 29 and Manning will not be the same this year.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Pablo

It's going to be sad when the shell of Manning comes back and still wins the AFCW.

I mean, we can all talk shit because he's obviously on a hard downward slide and has always been a playoff enigma; but does anyone think that even with old balls Manning the Broncos aren't the clear favorite?

This depends greatly on what the Chiefs do to improve the offense.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

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

Enjoy their tears! Some of us are thrilled he's coming back! Do it at the vet minimum, I don't care. Going to be a good year coming up.

[BigMeatballDave]

I wanna see Derrick Johnson come back and do a Jake Plummer on him.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

I wanna see Derrick Johnson come back and do a Jake Plummer on him.

I'm so over Manning. I may be the first one that said his dick is broke. I'll bet Garcia remembers too because he laughed at me.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I'm so over Manning. I may be the first one that said his dick is broke. I'll bet Garcia remembers too because he laughed at me.

And then of course Manning shit the bed the entire rest of the year.

[BossChief]

Cheaters /hootie

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Cheaters /hootie

Heh, I wanted to change his name to wounded gash the other day when I realized he was ok. I think even he would've appreciated that. But I'm chilling on the name changes to stifle the flow of tears we've seen lately.

[FRCDFED]

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

No doubt. He knows his ass should not play anymore.

It will take him getting the "Favre treatment" and have to leave due to injuries to get him off the field. Granted NO was fined for headhunting but in the end the result was the same. NO took home the SB trophy. The formula to beat Manning has always been to jam the receivers at the line to throw off the timing routes and then release the hounds.

[Hootie]

it's hilarious now that people think Manning is selfish because he wants to play to "break records."

He threw 39 ****ing touchdowns last year.

yes, he's a shell of what he once was ...

that shell is still a top 10 QB in the NFL

[Mile High Mania]

It's wild to look back at 1994 and realize the NFL salary cap was $34M per team...

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

it's hilarious now that people think Manning is selfish because he wants to play to "break records."

He threw 39 ****ing touchdowns last year.

yes, he's a shell of what he once was ...

that shell is still a top 10 QB in the NFL

And what happened when it mattered? He sucked and he will suck in the big game again for sure at 39.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Heh, I wanted to change his name to wounded gash the other day when I realized he was ok. I think even he would've appreciated that. But I'm chilling on the name changes to stifle the flow of tears we've seen lately.

Your old age has made you less effective as a mod.

We'd like it if you would take a pay cut out of your current CP contract.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

And what happened when it mattered? He sucked and he will suck in the big game again for sure at 39.

What does that have to do with my post?

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Amnorix

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

It does. Cut players don't count in the compensatory equation, for or against. The Broncos will get more/higher compensatory picks because of that. Same way Pioli played the game, he just sucked more at it.