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Playing for Paydays

Just before this season started I wrote a post discussing the future of Drew Brees with the Saints. At the time, Eli Manning and Phillip Rivers were signing contracts in excess of $90 million and I wondered what kind of precedence that would set when it came time for Drew to renew, now currently the thirteenth highest paid quarterback in the league. Given Drew's talent, it was never a question of if he gets paid, only a matter of when and how much.

Apparently, we won't have to wait long to find out. Even though Brees is under contract through 2011, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Saints and Colts will both get deals done on 4-year contract extensions with their respective quarterbacks, Brees and Peyton Manning, this off-season. That answers the when part of our question, but what kind of record breaking deals can they expect?

Schefter believes, based on Eli Manning's deal in August worth $16.25 million a year, that the two Super Bowl XLIV quarterbacks will both earn somewhere in the neighborhood of $18 million a year, with Peyton being the higher paid of the two. That would make Manning's four year deal worth a total of $72 million. 

All of this, of course, raises a new question: Does Peyton Manning automatically become the highest paid player in the NFL, regardless of the outcome of Super Bowl XLIV? If (and only if) the Saints are victorious this Sunday, isn't Brees more of the rising star with quite possibly more potential and, therefore, more value? Or does Peyton Manning's impressive past with no signs of slowing down earn him the highest bounty in the league?

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Does Super Bowl XLIV determine who becomes the highest paid quarterback in the league?
Yes.
72 votes
No, Manning will earn that honor regardless.
348 votes
No, Brees will earn that honor regardless.
54 votes

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I voted "Yes" only because I don't know if Benson is ready to breathe the rarified air of the truely "big spenders" of the NFL.

The size of the New Orleans market comes to mind, although a the Superbowl win may alter that factor more than I realize.

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Feb 6, 2010 6:14 AM CST reply actions  

I answered Manning would be the higher paid QB

But I’m kind of rethinking it because of the uncapped year. Brees seems like the kind of guy that would take a little less than what he’s worth for the betterment of the team. With an uncapped year I think that may not come into play. I think the depth of Benson’s pockets may be the deciding factor.

"That Brees is a good quarterback." - Giants Free Safety Michael Johnson after a 48-27 Saints victory.

by VAsaintsfan on Feb 6, 2010 8:56 AM CST reply actions  

I’m thinking that it’s more likely that Benson would give Drew a big signing bonus in an uncapped year with the intention that it wouldn’t count against the cap in the future. And because of that in average salary they’ll probably end up about the same, but in actual money the capped years in the future will give us more wiggle room.

by FriarBob on Feb 6, 2010 10:42 AM CST up reply actions  

when it comes down to it

condon makes the deal. im sure he will wring out every cent he can, and obviously both of these players are deserving. hopefully mannings 4 mvp’s make his price tag go up.

"When he's backed into a corner, that's when Drew stands up and does his best work. I mean, any time anyone says, 'You're too small, you're not fast enough, you're not gonna win' ... he loves being the underdog,"

- Brittany Brees

by DrewBreesManCrush on Feb 6, 2010 9:20 AM CST reply actions  

Some play for payday...

… and some play for pizza…. lol

Good reading by Grisham btw

Bring the wood

by bondcrash on Feb 6, 2010 12:42 PM CST reply actions  

doesn't everyone play for coldpizza?

"In the end, the bread was in the pudding." Bobby McCray

by HansDat on Feb 6, 2010 2:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Let's see...

Tom Benson had wanted to move the team out of N.O. after Katrina to make more money for himself.

Tom Benson was too cheap to pay Gregg Williams, so Sean Payton donated the $250,000 from his own salary to get him.

Manning will definitely get the better offer, I just hope Benson doesn’t try to lowball Brees too much and run him out of town like Arizona and Bidwell tried to do to Warner last season. Let’s hope his daughter Rita and Mr Loomis have the most say about this.

by howarjo1943 on Feb 6, 2010 12:54 PM CST reply actions  

From My Perspective

Benson is a cheapskate and yes, Rita appears to be the brains behind the organization. Let’s be honest, in the Buccaneers game, Benson actually thought Hartley made the field goal. Idiot….

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Feb 6, 2010 2:10 PM CST reply actions  

It's somehow sad to admit

But the Colts are just a below-average team without Manning. And probably, if Polian don’t find an equal backup to fill Manning’s position in future drafts, the Colts will be again the second team to root for Indianapolis

Quitters never win, but cheaters sometimes do

by trOOly on Feb 6, 2010 3:46 PM CST reply actions  

Manning is da Man

I dont care who he plays for, he is the best in the game right now. Is he in class by himslef, nope, but it dont take long to call roll. Brees is right there with him, after those 2, the rest of the class was Warner, Favre, & Manning(Eli). Aaron Rodgers is an up & coming, he certainly has the tools to be one of the best.

If you are not having a good time, dont think anyone is gonna have one for you!!

by Big Bru on Feb 6, 2010 7:40 PM CST reply actions  

I notice, with approval, that you did not mention Rothlesthberger. Well done.

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Feb 6, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions  

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