vsivakumar
08-29-2011, 07:25 PM
According to ESPN business analyst Andrew Brandt the Eagles and quarterback Michael Vick have agreed on a new 6 year $100 million contract extension. The deal fits him right in line with recent extendees Philip Rivers (6 years $92 million) and Eli Manning (6 years $98 million), and right behind Tom Brady (4 years $72 million) and Peyton Manning (5 years $91 million). Based on his performance last year the contract seems more than fair, if not a slight bargain for the Eagles. Question is, will Vick play like his 2010 self for the next 6 years? The Eagles are betting on it.
More details as this story unfolds, a few details to look out for are: How much of the deal is guaranteed, and is this extension in place of the 1 year franchise deal or an extension on that one year deal?
From a $130 million contract to filing for bankruptcy to a new $100 million contract, Michael Vick is certainly one of the most surprising sports stories of the past decade.
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The deal includes $40 million in guaranteed money and is in place of the one year franchise tender. Vick's cap number fell about $2 million (16 to 14) as a result
More details as this story unfolds, a few details to look out for are: How much of the deal is guaranteed, and is this extension in place of the 1 year franchise deal or an extension on that one year deal?
From a $130 million contract to filing for bankruptcy to a new $100 million contract, Michael Vick is certainly one of the most surprising sports stories of the past decade.
UPDATES
The deal includes $40 million in guaranteed money and is in place of the one year franchise tender. Vick's cap number fell about $2 million (16 to 14) as a result