Tom Brady highest-paid player in NFL history

Splat · 09-09-2010, 10:29 PM

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...=breaking_news

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The New England Patriots' star quarterback signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension, averaging $18 million per season from 2011 to 2014, league sources told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning previously was the league's highest-paid player at $16.25 million annually.

Brady's new deal includes $49 million guaranteed, but in essence, he is protected against injury in every year from the moment he steps on field, per a source.

Don Vito · 09-09-2010, 10:34 PM

I'm not complaining, not one bit. The Pats may be stingy when paying guys, but if anyone is getting the big pay day it's Brady. Completely deserved, glad this got done.

Jvig43 · 09-09-2010, 10:36 PM

Very much deserved. Now we need to get Moss signed and Mankins out of here and i'm happy.

ViperVisor · 09-09-2010, 10:36 PM

'Not so fast my friend'

Manning will pass him but I am very happy this non story is dead.

brat316 · 09-09-2010, 10:52 PM

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Brady's new deal includes $49 million guaranteed, but in essence, he is protected against injury in every year from the moment he steps on field, per a source.

what does that even mean? He can never get injured?

Nalej · 09-09-2010, 11:50 PM

That's exactly what that means. He has Wolverine bones now along with his healing factor.
It was put into his contract... no more injury problems... ever... it's awesome

descendency · 09-10-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ViperVisor

'Not so fast my friend'

Manning will pass him but I am very happy this non story is dead.

Yea, but when you have the second or third (Brees could pass him too) highest paid player in the NFL, your team isn't cheap.

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Originally Posted by bhaarat316

what does that even mean? He can never get injured?

By signing the contract, they personally guarantee he will never be hurt again. The Offensive Line signed it in blood.

RaiderNation · 09-10-2010, 01:50 AM

Really who needs $19m a year?

boknows34 · 09-10-2010, 01:53 AM

First thing on his shopping list will be a new car.

descendency · 09-10-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by boknows34

First thing on his shopping list will be a new car.

I was hoping it would be a trip to the barber.

SenorGato · 09-10-2010, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RaiderNation

Really who needs $19m a year?

Everyone.

Congrats to him, the douche.

AntoinCD · 09-10-2010, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by descendency

I was hoping it would be a trip to the barber.

What?!?!?!?

His flowing locks only make him more pretty. I think im in love

wicket · 09-10-2010, 03:13 AM

he still makes less than his girlfriend ;)

Matthew Jones · 09-10-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bhaarat316

what does that even mean? He can never get injured?

Basically his salary for the year is guaranteed the second he steps onto the field.

Brent · 09-10-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RaiderNation

Really who needs $19m a year?

any man who bangs a chick like this needs... no, earns that kind of money:

nepg · 09-10-2010, 07:04 AM

I think he finally makes more than her now. I bet that was a huge sticking point in the negotiations....making sure Tom made more than Gisele.

abaddon41_80 · 09-10-2010, 07:45 AM

The car accident must have been because he was rushing to sign this. Seriously, though, is anyone else surprised that the Pats did not try and put this off until he proves he is back to his 2007 form? Is he really worth that much if he is the same player he was last year?

nepg · 09-10-2010, 07:58 AM

Have you seen him at all this off-/pre-season? He's back. Also, Brady had a down year last year by completing 66% of his passes for 4400 yards and 28 TDs... Yeah. If that's a down year, he's worth whatever they gave him.

Saints-Tigers · 09-10-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nepg

Have you seen him at all this off-/pre-season? He's back. Also, Brady had a down year last year by completing 66% of his passes for 4400 yards and 28 TDs... Yeah. If that's a down year, he's worth whatever they gave him.

The bar is set pretty high when that's a disappointing season.

abaddon41_80 · 09-10-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nepg

Have you seen him at all this off-/pre-season? He's back. Also, Brady had a down year last year by completing 66% of his passes for 4400 yards and 28 TDs... Yeah. If that's a down year, he's worth whatever they gave him.

Its preseason, I don't put any stock into it. I am also not saying it was a down year for him because it wasn't, it was actually his second best season ever. All I am saying is that the Tom Brady from 2007 is worth $19 million a year but the Tom Brady from last season definitely isn't.

RAVENS/WIZARDS/ORIOLES · 09-10-2010, 08:33 AM

He was coming back from injury last year right? 2 years removed from that he will be back to normal.

abaddon41_80 · 09-10-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RAVENS/WIZARDS/ORIOLES

He was coming back from injury last year right? 2 years removed from that he will be back to normal.

He certainly should be back to his 2007 form but the point I am making is that what if he isn't? Couldn't the Patriots have just as easily waited until midway through the season to see if he before they gave him a new contract?

RAVENS/WIZARDS/ORIOLES · 09-10-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by abaddon41_80

He certainly should be back to his 2007 form but the point I am making is that what if he isn't? Couldn't the Patriots have just as easily waited until midway through the season to see if he before they gave him a new contract?

I guess they are taking a risk but it's future hall of famer Tom Brady. As long as he isn't afraid to jump up in the pocket and lead with his front foot like he was last year I don't see no reason to believe he wont have another beast season.

FlyingElvis · 09-10-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by boknows34

First thing on his shopping list will be a new car.

That 90+ K Audi will be replaced gratis, as it was part of an endorsement gig, anyway. Must be nice to make millions every year and not have to actually pay for **** anyway.

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Originally Posted by abaddon41_80

Its preseason, I don't put any stock into it. I am also not saying it was a down year for him because it wasn't, it was actually his second best season ever. All I am saying is that the Tom Brady from 2007 is worth $19 million a year but the Tom Brady from last season definitely isn't.

What NFL are you watching? Top QBs make big money. All he does is win games, and that's worth a **** load of money in today's NFL.

abaddon41_80 · 09-10-2010, 10:03 AM

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What NFL are you watching? Top QBs make big money. All he does is win games, and that's worth a **** load of money in today's NFL.

You seem to be missing my point entirely. All he did was win games before his injury but last year he was 10-6 and barely a top 10 QB. I am saying what Ravens/wizards/orioles said and that is that the Patriots are taking a risk paying him that much because if he plays like he did last year then he is in no way worth that much money. I am just surprised they did not wait at least a few weeks. Was Brady threatening to hold out or something?