Posted on 04/16/2019 4:23:17 PM PDT by CaliforniaCraftBeer
topping Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' contract as the richest ever with a new-money annual average of $35 million per season, [Russell] Wilson's signing bonus also sets a record. Rodgers was first in both categories at $33.5 million and $57.5 million, respectively, on the extension he signed last summer. Wilson is coming off arguably the best season of his seven-year career. He edged his previous career bests with 35 touchdown passes and a 110.9 passer rating while tying his career low of seven interceptions. Wilson did that on 427 attempts, his fewest since 2013, as the Seahawks operated one of the league's most run-heavy offenses. Only Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes finished with a better rating than Wilson's 110.9...
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So, the entire team quit over his bloated contract?
Oh. Re-Sign. NOT Resign!
We need another word in English to make that point.
Yes. I know the article would make it all clear.
You are not the only one. I read the headline the same way.
Same here. I thought, who quit?
Cool!
I understand the Safeco Stadium in Seattle is a needle and shite free zone.
Then again...
Pro sports is getting out of hand. Time to focus on high school and college sports.
He has never impressed me. Every ball he throws is like a high, arching floater. He does not have a gun.
There is no way that he is worth that much!
Last night, I read he got $106 million guaranteed.
If they release him or re-negotiate after three years, that works out to $35.3 million per year.
People need to learn how to HYPHENATE. That makes all the difference.
When you are not talking millions but 10’s of millions difference, it gets a bit greedy for my liking.
Yeah, because colleges and college students and college-age athletes NEVER gripe about America and the US flag.
The measure of the best is how I see it...
He consistently leads the league in completed passes over 20 yards.
Tom Brady is 18th on the list, making $15 million. Kirk Cousins makes more. Brady takes less than he could get, and the team knows he does. By him taking less than fair market value, the other players get better money. it's an investment to him, to have his offensive line paid well. Maybe one of the reasons he has more Super Bowl appearances than any TEAM, except, of course, his own NE Patriots.
That being said, not all QBs can trust their team to spend that money wisely. Dak Prescott is still on his rookie contract, and makes $700,000, but Jerry hasn't used the extra money to turn the Cowboys into winners. Surprised he hasn't tried to sign Manziel again.
Put this on your forehead:
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No, but they will when they are told there's only enough money left to pay them $15/hour.
Tom Brady's wife, actually makes more than he does.
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