Manning: NOW how much would you pay?...
Let's suppose we do sign Manning, this year. What do you think is a reasonable contract, given the circumstances, and what do you think he would agree to? Here is my thinking:
3 yr deal:
$10 million signing bonus.
6 million per year salary
Additional $500,000 for each game he sarts.
Total (max): 3yrs/$52 million
This would guarantee him $16 million up front, even if he never plays a snap.
If he starts every game, he gets $14 million per year ($17.33 prorated against the cap).
He would take home $24 million his first year if he starts every game.
This would protect the Chiefs if it doesn't work out and Manning would be well paid if it does, but not nearly as much as his deal with the Colts would have paid him. If he can't play, we cut him the first year and save $36 million (assuming he doesn't start any games).
Do you think that would be enough to get him and do you think he would take it?
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