Eli Manning Extension Reports Untrue

[gr8slayer]

A Newsday report regarding Eli Manning's contract "extension" Monday morning was incorrect. The Giants exercised an option that keeps him on the team through 2009.
The Giants say they simply exercised a "buyback" option that was expected the whole time. Manning did receive a $5 million bonus, and his base salaries for the next three seasons have been raised to $6 million (2007), $8 million (2008) and $8.5 million (2009).

[gr8slayer]

Re: Eli Manning Extension Reports Untrue

Here is the original report:

Giants exercised an option in Eli Manning's contract, extending it five years through 2012.
Eli hit a number of incentives that would have voided his deal after 2007. Eli gets a $5 million "buy-back" bonus, a $3 million roster bonus, and a $6.45 million base salary in 2007, making him one of the highest paid quarterbacks in football. His future base salaries are also raised, so there will be more pressure than ever on Manning to show improvement.

[jamesiscool]

Re: Eli Manning Extension Reports Untrue

good. he sucks. remember when he wouldnt play for san diego? good choice eli.

[B-DON]

Re: Eli Manning Extension Reports Untrue

He still has a chance to be damn good though.

[BILLSROCK1212]

Re: Eli Manning Extension Reports Untrue

never heard any extension reports originally