Further complicating things with the Tom Brady contract extension is that Peyton Manning is also up for an extension. Brady and Manning have been linked throughout their career and this is one more example of it.
Tom Brady Contract Extension Likely To Wait Until Peyton Manning’s Is Done
According to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network, Brady is likely to wait until Manning completes his extension with the Colts before he and the Patriots get down to business. LaCanfora calls the Manning deal the “template” for Brady and the Patriots.
Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed this offseason that Manning’s next contract would make him the highest paid player in the game. With that template set, how much can Brady command?
The question with Tom Brady, is will he take a cap friendly or team friendly deal. He’s set ot make $5 million this year while premium quarterbacks are making $15 milllion and above.
Brady’s last contract has been perceived as team friendly so it’s possible he’s looking to get repaid with this contract.
Manning and the Colts haven’t had any serious discussions, La Canfora reports, so the timing of the Brady deal may be tough.
This is just another reason the Brady extension will not be easy in any way, shape or form.
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