And Rodgers still hasn't signed that contract extension he said he would sign.
The deal is not yet official. Rodgers even tweeted that the terms were incorrect and that he had not yet signed.Aaron Rodgers, Packers agree to four-year deal as QB becomes highest-paid player in NFL history
Rodgers agreed to a four-year deal with the Packers worth $200 millionwww.cbssports.com
This what you're talking about? I thought it was a done deal.
The deal is not yet official. Rodgers even tweeted that the terms were incorrect and that he had not yet signed.
I can't imagine Rodgers would want to play for GB if Davante Adams is going to hold out.
In 2015, PM was a shadow of his former self and probably underperformed his reduced salary. But the Broncos had a monster defense, and they won the SB despite PM, not because of him.all these QB's wanting and getting record setting deals - I think it's hurting their chances of getting rings. Not like they can't do it while getting paid but Brady took pay cuts and helped keep more money to build a better team around him. I mean of course the coaching and drafting helped a lot too, but a team having more money can make a big difference if a talented GM is controlling that money and picking up and keeping the right talent. I gotta respect Brady for that. Think of it if today's 45 million dollar QB's took $7 million less a year they'd still be making high 30's and their team would have 7 million more per year on deals. If they took 10 less, even better. Sure it's a lot of money on the table for them, but is the game about something more than just accumulating piles of cash?
in 2015 Peyton took a 4 million paycut which was about 25% of his salary that he could get back if he won the AFC championship and Superbowl, which he did. Of course Peyton was on the decline but still, taking a near 25% paycut has some merit.
In 2015, PM was a shadow of his former self and probably underperformed his reduced salary. But the Broncos had a monster defense, and they won the SB despite PM, not because of him.
I don't have the info in front of me, but in the Tom Brady era, the track record of highest paid QBs is dismal w.r.t. to winning the Super Bowl. As you basically explained it, if your QB is making top-4 money, there's not enough cap space remaining to field a complete, championship team. The last guy to do it was probably Peyton in 2006. Mahomes came close after the 2020 season.
If this trend holds, you can pretty much rule out: Packers, Cowboys, Bills and Chiefs (although the latter 2 still seem like top contenders).
Baker doesn't strike me as the kind of player that's in the position to make such demands. You ain't that guy, bro.
Aikman and Buck are now MNF's announcing crew.
Baker doesn't strike me as the kind of player that's in the position to make such demands. You ain't that guy, bro.