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Tom Brady about to get extension...what does that mean for Peyton?

Adam Schefter is reporting that Tom Brady and the Patriots have an extension deal within reach. 


http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=5409743

Further, Brady reported to the Patriots training camp on Sunday with the other QBs and the rookies despite some reports out there that Brady may be inclined to hold out because of ill will in contract negotiations.

So, what does this mean in regards to our #18?  I have felt all along that Peyton would have a new contract extension agreed on before the Colts training camp starts.  The players report to camp on Sunday and I still think I am correct that before the cars start pulling up to the facilities in Anderson, that the Laser Rocket Arm will be the best paid athlete in the NFL.

I just wonder sometimes about the dichotomy of reporting in regards to the two best QB's in the league this summer with their respective new deals.  The public has heard nothing from either of the players themselves but the media has portrayed an image that the negotiations for Brady and the Pats was bad and the negotiations for Manning and the Colts was good and that there was no question it would be done.  It is surprising that both negotiations have been so quiet (the Pats so much so that the "negative vibe" that has been reported is now suddenly "positive").  I keep expecting every time I refresh the SB homepage that I will see the blockbuster deal headline starring Manning.

Anyway, I am hopeful that Peyton will be re-signed by August 1 (or at worst, soon after) and that Tom Brady also gets his deal done.  It is good for the league to have its best and brightest taken care of and happy.  I also think that it is good for the CBA negotiations.  It represents the fact that the owners are taking care of the players that make the league go.  In my opinion, it also means there is less chance of a strike/lockout happening.  At least I hope so.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.

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$10 that if Brady signs first...

…and Peyton gets a bigger deal, people will write numerous articles on how Brady is upset that Manning is getting more.

by Richard Hill on Jul 26, 2010 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Amen brother

you have your finger on the pulse of the media

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jul 26, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup... pretty much.

There are stories to sell!

If there aren’t stories to sell, make one up!

Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president

by teej813 on Jul 26, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't care what happens

contract wise-it’s boring. As long as Peyton is a Colt for life, I’m happy!

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
"As I grow older, the list of people who can kiss my ass grows longer"-Ancient Hoosier Proverb.

by Indy Lori on Jul 26, 2010 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

HEY! You're back!

/happy

Where the heck you been, girl?

Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president

by teej813 on Jul 26, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

woo hooooo... welcome back IndyLori!!!

so glad you are here…
/tears of joy falling down face….

If you see my smilieys, think of E.M.H. - our COLTs King of Smileys!

by Manning4ever on Jul 28, 2010 3:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

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