Now that Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers have landed long-term contract extensions, the attention turns to another highly decorated member of the 2004 quarterback draft class.
Although the New York Giants hope to sign Eli Manning to a new deal by the start of the season, a “significant gap” remains in negotiations, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday’s edition of NFL Total Access.
Manning isn’t a top-five NFL quarterback, much less on par with 2014 Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers, who currently ranks as the league’s highest-paid quarterback.
That said, agent Tom Condon believes Manning is “uniquely suited” to be the Giants’ quarterback because he’s proven unflappable in the media spotlight.
Condon and Manning also realize they are headed for a $25 million payday in 2016 if the Giants are forced to utilize the exclusive franchise tag.
