Peyton - funny story on ESPN

[TGVol]

Peyton so damn modest (typical) - his wife had to convince him to take more money than Brady

Peyton Manning of Denver Broncos didn't want to be paid more than Tom Brady of New England Patriots - ESPN

 

[Give_All_Vol]

I think the media has him confused or something lol. Don't worry Peyton, you ARE the greatest!

 

[24/7vol]

Not that 18 million isn't enough..but what a contrast to most athletes today who will hold out and hurt their team to be the highest paid or just make a little more. I know they have short careers but the Mannings have always been a breath of fresh air.

 

[Pro]

 

[BowlBrother85]

That is a nice sentiment but of course he does also make a lot more than Brady in endorsements as well...Not a thing wrong with making as much money as possible within the law.

 

[knoxvols11]

Wonder if he would give 1.4 back?

 

[WoodsmanVol]

I seem to dimly recall that when Pey was with the Colts, he voluntarily took a pay cut. I don't recall the exact circumstances but think it had to do with making room for the salary cap so they could bring in a key player.
Heck of a guy!

 

[RockyTopGirl92]

Wonder if he would give 1.4 back?

I'm sure he gives way more than that to charities.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Peyton and Brady have both taken pay cuts for their teams. They are the class of the NFL.

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

Peyton so damn modest (typical) - his wife had to convince him to take more money than Brady

Peyton Manning of Denver Broncos didn't want to be paid more than Tom Brady of New England Patriots - ESPN

 

[1985Vols]

I'll be glad to take some of it off his hands.

 

[RoanokeVol]

I seem to dimly recall that when Pey was with the Colts, he voluntarily took a pay cut. I don't recall the exact circumstances but think it had to do with making room for the salary cap so they could bring in a key player.
Heck of a guy!

I believe he voluntarily took the pay cut so the Colts could re sign Marvin Harrison and stay under the salary cap.