Trouble In Donk Land

[dtrain]

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?

[Halfcan]

peyton with 20 mil- that is crazy

he sucked ass in the playoffs- he should restructure his contract

[Wallcrawler]

If youre good at something, never do it for free.

If I were Manning, I wouldnt restructure my deal either. He's legitimately worth every penny of that contract on the football field. Off the field, whatever. Doesnt matter. Dude plays at a level very few can reach.

Dumerville shouldnt restructure either. The Broncos gave him that deal, knowing it was backloaded. Now that its time to pay up, they would rather bitch up.

**** em.

[jimw51]

He can come here and sack manning

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

If youre good at something, never do it for free.

If I were Manning, I wouldnt restructure my deal either. He's legitimately worth every penny of that contract on the football field. Off the field, whatever. Doesnt matter. Dude plays at a level very few can reach.

Dumerville shouldnt restructure either. The Broncos gave him that deal, knowing it was backloaded. Now that its time to pay up, they would rather bitch up.

**** em.

"You may feel a slight sting....that's pride ****ing with you. **** pride. Pride only hurts."

Go ahead, Elvis. Refuse to restructure.

They'll just cut your ass and you'll take a pay cut anyway.

Elvis needs to be realistic about his present market value and recognize that no NFL deal is ever anything more than the first 2 seasons and the signing bonus. He and his agent can raise a stink if they want, but they knew the score when they signed the contract.

If he wants to stay in Denver, he has to set his pride aside and recognize the market. If he doesn't care, then sure - get cut and see what you can do.

[Valiant]

Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

If youre good at something, never do it for free.

If I were Manning, I wouldnt restructure my deal either. He's legitimately worth every penny of that contract on the football field. Off the field, whatever. Doesnt matter. Dude plays at a level very few can reach.

Dumerville shouldnt restructure either. The Broncos gave him that deal, knowing it was backloaded. Now that its time to pay up, they would rather bitch up.

**** em.

This. If he were playing at our dlines level then I would want a restructure. But heis still a good player. He did well before von. Will do well elsewhere.

[BlackHelicopters]

He'll restructure.

[FRCDFED]

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

haha

whata lil bitch peyton is

This!

[Easy 6]

I'm all for any little bite the fates decide to take outta denvers ass.

GET OUT ELVIS, YOU DONT HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS!

[BossChief]

Also, I find it ****ing hilarious that John Elway calls Elvis' contract out of whack when he just paid a guard 8 million a year.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by ptlyon

But ultimately won't

We'll see.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

If youre good at something, never do it for free.

If I were Manning, I wouldnt restructure my deal either. He's legitimately worth every penny of that contract on the football field. Off the field, whatever. Doesnt matter. Dude plays at a level very few can reach.

Dumerville shouldnt restructure either. The Broncos gave him that deal, knowing it was backloaded. Now that its time to pay up, they would rather bitch up.

**** em.

He's worth more to the city, community, and football team.

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

We'll see.

Yes. We. Will.

[Nickel D]

Dumy signed a 6-year, $61M contract in 2010 with $43M guaranteed, to include $12M for 2013, $10M for 2014, and $8.1M for 2015.

I'm certain Horseteeth is offering him several car dealerships and other businesses with a major reduction in the cash pay-out.

[Warrior5]

Originally Posted by ptlyon

Yes. We. Will.

In. Com. Plete.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Also, I find it ****ing hilarious that John Elway calls Elvis' contract out of whack when he just paid a guard 8 million a year.

Well, it's a 4 year deal @ $23.5M ... only $13M guaranteed... that's what you really look at, not the generic $8M a year.

Josh simply wrote a bad contract with Elvis - not the player's fault, they offered it.

And, it would appear that Denver put their final offer on the table about 45 minutes ago (1:30 cst)... so we should know the answer in about 45 minutes.