polamalubeast
03-23-2012, 02:44 PM
Though the Philadelphia Eagles never officially became a player in the Peyton Manning derby, it wasn't for a lack of trying.
Eagles coach Andy Reid reportedly wanted to make a run at the four-time NFL MVP (now the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos), according to The Los Angeles Times.
The Eagles never become serious contenders to land Manning, sources told The Times, because he did not want to play against his brother, Eli, at least twice a season.
The Eagles' desire to sign Manning is an interesting wrinkle to add to the Manning melodrama considering the financial commitment the team made to quarterback Michael Vick before the start of 2010 season. Vick is about to enter the second year of a six-year, $100-million contract. He has a base salary of $12.5 million for the 2012 season.
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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827d0ada/article/eagles-reportedly-wanted-manning-qb-didnt-like-nfc-east?module=HP11_headline_stack
Eagles coach Andy Reid reportedly wanted to make a run at the four-time NFL MVP (now the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos), according to The Los Angeles Times.
The Eagles never become serious contenders to land Manning, sources told The Times, because he did not want to play against his brother, Eli, at least twice a season.
The Eagles' desire to sign Manning is an interesting wrinkle to add to the Manning melodrama considering the financial commitment the team made to quarterback Michael Vick before the start of 2010 season. Vick is about to enter the second year of a six-year, $100-million contract. He has a base salary of $12.5 million for the 2012 season.
read more
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827d0ada/article/eagles-reportedly-wanted-manning-qb-didnt-like-nfc-east?module=HP11_headline_stack