Indianapolis (AP)-Bill Polian says the negotiations, Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning are ongoing.
Just do not expect the two parties reach an agreement this weekend.
"I would say that we are only moving at a steady pace, but nothing is imminent," Polian told The Associated Press on Wednesday after meeting with the competition committee of the NFL.
The meeting of the Competition Committee in Indianapolis as part of the NFL combine testing, which opens Thursday.
Manning’s deal is the Colts’ top offseason priority.
Team owner Jim Irsay said last week he had already offered Manning a deal that would eclipse Tom Brady’s record for annual average salary. Irsay did not provide additional details of the proposal, though he acknowledged Manning’s next contract cold be for five or six years.
Brady signed a four-year, $72 million contract in September, giving him a league record $18 million average salary.
Indy is already hedging its bets, too.
Last week, it put the exclusive franchise tag on the only four-time MVP in league history, keeping him off the free-agent market. Under current rules, Manning could not negotiate with another team, and if he plays under the tag he will make about $23 million next season.
Colts did the same thing in 2004 when they signed Manning, a seven-year, $ 98 million. Later, they give the franchise tag.
Polian hopes that something can be worked before the agreement of the League of collective bargaining expires at the end of March 3rd.
Manning would have the greatest impact under a salary cap again if there is one in the next CBA. But Manning is not the only player on the Colts' attempt to re-sign.
Indy list of potential free agents include Adam Vinatieri , the kicker of the best clutch on the history of the NFL, running back Joseph Addai , the beginning and the best blocking back, Charlie Johnson protector of Manning's blind side, Melvin Bullitt, which probably would go to the schedule from now that the Colts have released Bob Sanders of linebacker Clint Session and Starting defensive tackle Dan Muir.
Negotiations also began with Vinatieri, Irsay said last week, and Polian said the Colts presses throughout these negotiations.
"We're assuming he's going, and whether the changes that we have a plan," he said.
Colts are certainly not the passivity after winning an eighth title of the AFC South in nine years. Coach Jim Caldwell also hired two new coaches and teams that receive three overs.
E 'can also set a franchise tag on Manning, the Colts claimed defensive tackle DeMario Pressley off waivers from Houston on Tuesday and freed Sanders, 2007 defender in the NFL last week. Sanders had played only nine regular-season games after signing a five-year contract $ 37,500,000, after the 2007 season
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Although it is unlikely Sanders will be back in a Colts uniform next season, Polian said Indy would be willing to bring it if he does not sign with another team.
"I do not know if I would classify it as an opportunity," said Polian. "It would be nice to see him, I can tell you."
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
3. Days Of Mediated Talks On The NFL Work
WASHINGTON (AP)-Federally mediated negotiations toward a new labor agreement the NFL has about eight hours on Sunday, the third consecutive day in the league and its players union met to try to find common ground before the current contract expires.
NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith did not stop for questions as he left the Washington office of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation, a U.S. government agency, shortly after 0600, he and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell arrived a few minutes of each other, short before 10:00
After months of bargaining the slow parts and sometimes controversial met for a total of more than 20 hours from Friday in front of George Cohen, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Raiders Sign Seymour For Two-year Treatment
Alameda, California (AP) Oakland Raiders on Wednesday agreed on potential free agent defensive tackle Richard Seymour (known) is a two-year contract that includes $ 30,000,000 $ 22,500,000 in guaranteed money.
SI.com first reported the agreement, "said Seymour would have paid 15 million U.S. dollars over the next two years, $ 7,500,000 in 2012 guaranteed bonus. Raiders, does not confirm the agreement.
The Raiders gave New England a first-round pick in 2011 to Seymour before the 2009 season and owner Al Davis made it a priority to keep Seymour.
The deal gives Oakland to avoid using a franchise tag on Seymour for the second consecutive season. He earned approximately $ 12.4 million last season and was in line for a salary of about $ 14,900,000 next season with the roof. Instead, he signed an agreement that will keep him in Oakland for two more seasons.
"It 's a great place to play," Seymour said at the end of the season. "The fans are like others in the league. They are certainly committed and want the same type of players in this organization. The story is here, bringing the mystique, the silver and black are the Raiders, has been a dream of a life for me and I hope that continues. "
The Raiders agreed to acquire Seymour was questioned by some, because Oakland peaks have recently been as high in the project. With the Raiders have their best season since 2002, the Patriots are going for 17 in general the project in April.
"I can not believe it was a good job," Davis said last month. "I thought it was a great trade. Not yet."
Seymour was elected in his sixth season Pro Bowl last recording 5 1 / 2 sacks and anchoring the defense of Oakland after moving inside to defensive tackle. Seymour has been praised by coaches and teammates for his play and leadership on a unit that included two rookies in the seven before.
Seymour, 31, was three times winner of the Super Bowl with the Patriots and has 48.5 career sacks.
The Raiders have always done a good job keeping potential free agents, they do not want to test the free agent market. They have signed long term agreements in recent years with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (notes), punter Shane Lechler (notes) and kicker Sebastian Janikowski (notes) instead of using the franchise tag.
Last Asomugha of $ 45,300,000, three-year contract was canceled earlier this offseason, when it fails to reach certain incentives, which makes him one of the many key potential free agents the Raiders.
Raiders can not use the franchise tag on Asomugha, so tight end Zach Miller is probably the recipient, if a team decides to use the extension.
Miller led the Raiders to receive for each of the past three seasons. It took 60 years for 685 yards and five touchdowns last season.
Other important opportunities for Oakland free agents are offensive linjapihdit Robert Gallery , running back Michael Bush , safety Michael Huff, cornerback Stanford Routt and defensive linjapihdit John Henderson.
SI.com first reported the agreement, "said Seymour would have paid 15 million U.S. dollars over the next two years, $ 7,500,000 in 2012 guaranteed bonus. Raiders, does not confirm the agreement.
The Raiders gave New England a first-round pick in 2011 to Seymour before the 2009 season and owner Al Davis made it a priority to keep Seymour.
The deal gives Oakland to avoid using a franchise tag on Seymour for the second consecutive season. He earned approximately $ 12.4 million last season and was in line for a salary of about $ 14,900,000 next season with the roof. Instead, he signed an agreement that will keep him in Oakland for two more seasons.
"It 's a great place to play," Seymour said at the end of the season. "The fans are like others in the league. They are certainly committed and want the same type of players in this organization. The story is here, bringing the mystique, the silver and black are the Raiders, has been a dream of a life for me and I hope that continues. "
The Raiders agreed to acquire Seymour was questioned by some, because Oakland peaks have recently been as high in the project. With the Raiders have their best season since 2002, the Patriots are going for 17 in general the project in April.
"I can not believe it was a good job," Davis said last month. "I thought it was a great trade. Not yet."
Seymour was elected in his sixth season Pro Bowl last recording 5 1 / 2 sacks and anchoring the defense of Oakland after moving inside to defensive tackle. Seymour has been praised by coaches and teammates for his play and leadership on a unit that included two rookies in the seven before.
Seymour, 31, was three times winner of the Super Bowl with the Patriots and has 48.5 career sacks.
The Raiders have always done a good job keeping potential free agents, they do not want to test the free agent market. They have signed long term agreements in recent years with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (notes), punter Shane Lechler (notes) and kicker Sebastian Janikowski (notes) instead of using the franchise tag.
Last Asomugha of $ 45,300,000, three-year contract was canceled earlier this offseason, when it fails to reach certain incentives, which makes him one of the many key potential free agents the Raiders.
Raiders can not use the franchise tag on Asomugha, so tight end Zach Miller is probably the recipient, if a team decides to use the extension.
Miller led the Raiders to receive for each of the past three seasons. It took 60 years for 685 yards and five touchdowns last season.
Other important opportunities for Oakland free agents are offensive linjapihdit Robert Gallery , running back Michael Bush , safety Michael Huff, cornerback Stanford Routt and defensive linjapihdit John Henderson.
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