Eli Manning, Giants Agree On Historic Contract Extension

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Published: August 5, 2009

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... to a six-year extension worth $97.5 million.

Factoring in Manning's 2009 salary, it is essentially a seven-year, $106.9 million deal.

Discounting Julius Peppers franchise tag, Manning will now earn the league's highest per-year salary in history.

Lastly, Manning will make $35 million guaranteed.

Though a majority of fans will view Manning as undeserving of this type of contract, it is the market which dictates the salary of players, not their skill.

Defensive tackles and corners are now receiving over $15 million per year.

When dealing with a franchise quarterback under the age of 30 who has won it all and led his team to the playoffs four straight years, The Giants' front office must pay him what he deserves.

Here is an excerpt from my piece Eli Manning, Misunderstood:

Since his arrival in New York, Eli Manning has been one of the most intriguing (i...

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