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September 10, 2010
Brady Becomes NFL's Top Paid Player: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has agreed to a four-year contract extension with $48.5 million guaranteed that makes him the league's top paid player. Yahoo claims that Brady, who turned 33 last month, wants to play 10 more seasons. Reciever Miles Austin also signed a new deal with the Dallas Cowboys.
I was impressed that he was driving a fairly modest, understated ride. An Amish Mercedes.
We'll see what he comes up with next. Maybe he's headed for Ted Turner / Ford Taurus territory.
posted by beaverboard at 07:17 PM on September 10, 2010
He'll be the top paid player for probably one month. The Colts will quickly step up and make Peyton Manning the top paid player before Halloween.
posted by grum@work at 08:56 PM on September 10, 2010
He passes Eli Manning to become the highest paid quarterback. Well, at least that is one thing where he can beat Eli. ;)
This starts his 10th year in the NFL. 10 more years, it could happen unless he gets a career ending injury. He could be one of those QBs like Blanda, who was still playing at 48, bring him on when you need the "old pro" on the field for a quick first down or crucial yardage. I don't see him kicking field goals though.
posted by steelergirl at 09:00 PM on September 10, 2010
Can't stand the Pats, think Belechick is the devil, etc. That being said, Brady is worth every penny. Guy's been consistently excellent since the day he was thrown onto the field, and makes the mediocre players around him exponentially more valuable. For all the fans he brings to the game, the NFL itself should offset some of that money or give the Pats a little extra cap room.
OK, not really on that last part, but the guy is friggin' awesome for the league
posted by tahoemoj at 12:07 PM on September 11, 2010
Can't stand the Pats, think Belechick is the devil, etc.
Hear ya ..
and agree that Brady deserves what he got. He's talented and a great leader - never passes blame like some other star players today.
posted by cixelsyd at 01:22 AM on September 12, 2010
Now he can afford to buy a new car after yesterdays accident.