rightbench
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I've spent a lot of time lately thinking about how many NFL teams have been hamstrung by their Quarterbacks wanting 15% of the cap space (20 mil/year). Here's a chart showing some of the QB's in 2013 and their cap hit:
1) Eli Manning $20.8 16.9 %
2) Matt Stafford $20.8 16.9 %
3) Peyton Manning $20 16.2 %
4) Drew Brees $17.4 14.1 %
5) Philip Rivers $17.1 13.9 %
I just wonder if Russell Wilson is smart enough to know that trying to get similar numbers when he gets his first big contract is going to hinder his team more than it will help them.
He seems like the type of guy who would take a lesser deal for the sake of putting the best TEAM together. I know that with money, people can be different, but everything that he has shown points towards him being wise in all areas of his life, not just a great football player.
Consider that from the chart above, Eli, Rivers, and Stafford are all on teams that very well might not make the playoffs. Throw in Flacco and Matt Ryan as QB's who put their teams in rough position after going far into the playoffs last year, and the stats back it up.
Here's to hoping we can work something decent out with Russell that both rewards him for the amazing things he has done and will continue to do, and also allows Pete and John to continue building a championship caliber roster year in and year out.
1) Eli Manning $20.8 16.9 %
2) Matt Stafford $20.8 16.9 %
3) Peyton Manning $20 16.2 %
4) Drew Brees $17.4 14.1 %
5) Philip Rivers $17.1 13.9 %
I just wonder if Russell Wilson is smart enough to know that trying to get similar numbers when he gets his first big contract is going to hinder his team more than it will help them.
He seems like the type of guy who would take a lesser deal for the sake of putting the best TEAM together. I know that with money, people can be different, but everything that he has shown points towards him being wise in all areas of his life, not just a great football player.
Consider that from the chart above, Eli, Rivers, and Stafford are all on teams that very well might not make the playoffs. Throw in Flacco and Matt Ryan as QB's who put their teams in rough position after going far into the playoffs last year, and the stats back it up.
Here's to hoping we can work something decent out with Russell that both rewards him for the amazing things he has done and will continue to do, and also allows Pete and John to continue building a championship caliber roster year in and year out.