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Old 10-06-2011, 10:21 AM   #32
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Default Re: Worst contract in pro sports

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Originally Posted by shilala View Post
Indianapolis absolutely knew Manning may never play another down when they wrote that contract, it was common knowledge, disclosed by Peyton, his doctors and the team doctors.
Manning purposely had the Colt's proposed contract rewritten and restructured to protect the club that he loves (against his agent's wishes, of course) in the event he could no longer play, because he knew that it was realistic that he'd never play another down. All this was publicized. The club could have put Peyton on the PUP list at week two and avoided writing him a $5,000,000 paycheck that was coming due for (part of) this year. He should have been placed on the PUP, as they knew he'd not likely play a down this year, and the December rumor (that owner Jim Irsay started) was even a huge longshot. Even if he did come back this year, they weren't liable for that $5,000,000. If placed on the PUP, that would have meant he couldn't practice with the team, and they wouldn't hear of that. They literally paid five million dollars just so they could keep him in their presence.
Peyton is still on the active roster, where he will remain. This quarterback and this organization truly have a huge mutual respect and love for each other. This feel-good story between Peyton and the Colts organization is incredibly inspiring and refreshing in this time of assholes and dollar signs in the NFL. It's worth doing the legwork and reading up on it. It'll definately put a smile on anyone's face.
Manning looks out for himself-don't kid yourself. If he was such a saint, maybe he signs for $10M this year and allows the Colts to pay for some decent players.

The bottom line-Payaton will get the $90M unless he retires or is actually cut by the Colts if he's no longer able to play. It is quite conceivable that he *could* do extensive rehab or have additional surgeries under the premise of getting on the field once again. Colts don't want to cut him and don't want to see him retire. The "Colts" fan base is stocked pretty high with Manning fans, but once 18 isn't around, they disappear. You see the product on the field without him and in the stands. Tickets are very cheap/available now.
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