Eli Manning's 6-Year, $97.5 Million Extension One of NFL's Biggest Deals

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think we're getting away from the main point here which is: if Mark Rypien's agent was negotiating with the Skins for some obscene amount of guaranteed money, all payable the next day (say, $18 million to throw out a 1992 contract figure), he's getting laughed out of the room.

I mean, look what happened to Rypien's career following that super bowl. From the day after the super bowl on, Rypien might as well been any other guy.

Manning's future isn't quite that grim, as he should be an average to above average 10-15 range passer for the next five years, but at which point does the amount of money you are asking for get you laughed out of the room?

When you compare it to the fact that the Redskins won't even negotiate with Campbell for comprable performance, what you have is two organizations at the complete opposite end of the ridiculous spectrum. And in the middle, you have Tony Romo on a very team-friendly $9 million a year contract, and Donovan McNabb on a relatively short term deal getting paid like a franchise quarterback. Certainly, in this case, the Cowboys and Eagles have it right while the Giants and Redskins have it wrong.

Only caveat to that is that the Giants have a ring with their current QB, none of the aforementioned teams do. But your point is well taken though. I just wanted to point out that the Giants do have some hardware to show for it.