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IMO there are 3 huge differences between Johnson's contract and Manning's. The first 2, of course are that Johnson wasn't a free agent, and doesn't play quarterback. The 3rd is that if the Colts hadn't given Manning those $$, a half dozen other teams would have gladly leapt in to offer just as much. But how many teams would really be vying to pay any RB $13.4 million/year?
That said, the BJGE comparison is pretty silly. Johnson has a career average of 5.0 ypc, and throw in an average of 20 yards a game receiving, too. Those aren't Green-Ellis numbers by any means. Those are Danny Woodhead-type numbers!
With pre-existing base salaries of $800,000 in 2011 and $960,000 in 2012, the total money over six years becomes $55.26 million. That’s an average of $9.21 million.
Old money, new money dynamics are critical to C.J. deal | ProFootballTalk