I've never been a big PM fan. He's a GREAT QB, one of the best of all-time, I'm just not a fan......until yesterday. I heard yesterday on the NFL Network, while watching some of the combine, that PM has agreed to restructure his contract to make room under the salary cap. That's un-heard of in today's era. You see some second-tier players do it, but the best QB in the game today. He just won the Super Bowl, and could ask for the highest salary in the NFL, but he's being a TEAM player and understands he needs a team around him to win. You don't see this a lot in any of the major sports today. Most, not all, prof. athletes are all about the money. It's nice to see there's still some players that understand it's a team game.
I heard that on ESPN radio the other day driving back from work. I think they said the move gives the Colts an additional 8 million cap room this year.
It's actually very common in the NFL. You don't see it much in MLB and the NBA, because the contracts are guaranteed. If you don't believe that it's common, try this search: http://www.google.com/search?as_q=r...as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&as_rights=&safe=images
He did it for himself. Think about it. He was born rich. He's always been rich. He's always had everything he's ever wanted. Most people in his family are rich. He has TENS OF MILLIONS in endorsement deals. I think it's more of a convenience thing than anything else. He just didn't want to end up w/ the Bucs and be above average for the remainder of his career. He's a great QB and a super nice guy, but don't give him too much props. He knows what he's doing.:wink:
I just cut a check for his family for $500.00 for a kid at our school to go to the Manning Passing Acad. this summer.......wasn't my money, but they do well with the Summer camp too- it fills up. :grin:
What a humanitarian! I also heard he was running around with Susan Summers saving the starving kids in Africa.
Tom Brady did the same thing a couple of years ago. Oh, and he was just in Paris with a Brazilian underwear model. Also, he's got a genetically superior kid on the way with that 6' tall actress. Advantage, Brady.
