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When Brady extended in 2013, almost everyone agreed that Brady wanted the guarantees. After all, he got $16.5M a year for 2013 and 2014 (signing bonus plus salaries). While this is not top quarterback money, he also got a guarantee of $24M if he were to be injured in 2013 or 2014.
SO HERE WE ARE
Brady's contract for 2015-2017 is guaranteed. The new money cost is $8M a year for three years. AS OF NOW, this is great deal for the patriots and a terrible deal for Brady. Brady certainly performed to the $16.5M level for 2013 and 2014, so nothing is "owed" either way.
The reason for media speculation should be obvious. Brady will be giving the patriots a HUGE discount starting in 2015, after playing for a reasonable contract for the past two years (still lower than some others were paid).
The OPEN speculative question is whether Brady will NOW play for the patriots for more than a 50% discount. I have no doubt that at least several of teams would pay Brady $20M a year, basically the deal that Manning secured. And given Brady's health, he should be able to secure more than $24M guaranteed of his present deal. And if you don't think that teams would pay $20M, certainly a 3 year $16M AAV contract would be reasonable (double the patriot deal).
BOTTOM LINE
The NFL is indeed a business. Players don't often voluntarily play for less than half their worth.
Brady signed a good deal for everyone. The contract structure made the contract a 2-part contract. So, here we are.
SO HERE WE ARE
Brady's contract for 2015-2017 is guaranteed. The new money cost is $8M a year for three years. AS OF NOW, this is great deal for the patriots and a terrible deal for Brady. Brady certainly performed to the $16.5M level for 2013 and 2014, so nothing is "owed" either way.
The reason for media speculation should be obvious. Brady will be giving the patriots a HUGE discount starting in 2015, after playing for a reasonable contract for the past two years (still lower than some others were paid).
The OPEN speculative question is whether Brady will NOW play for the patriots for more than a 50% discount. I have no doubt that at least several of teams would pay Brady $20M a year, basically the deal that Manning secured. And given Brady's health, he should be able to secure more than $24M guaranteed of his present deal. And if you don't think that teams would pay $20M, certainly a 3 year $16M AAV contract would be reasonable (double the patriot deal).
BOTTOM LINE
The NFL is indeed a business. Players don't often voluntarily play for less than half their worth.
Brady signed a good deal for everyone. The contract structure made the contract a 2-part contract. So, here we are.