This Is One Example Of Why There's A Labor Dispute On The Horizon: Matt Ryan Just Got More $$$ Than Ben Roethlisberger

1
0
 This Is One Example Of Why There's A Labor Dispute On The Horizon: Matt Ryan Just Got More $$$ Than Ben Roethlisberger  Links1
Carson Palmer received $38 million guaranteed after proving himself early in his career. Peyton Manning got nearly $35 million. Ben Roethlisberger received roughly $32 million in guaranteed money in his recent contract extension. Those guys are worth the money, no? Well, what about Matt Ryan!!??!! How about $34.75 million in guaranteed money! The total contract is for $72 million, ... [link]

Tags:

Comments

Links (1)

All business
Published 5/22/2008 by VanRam at Turf Show Times: Front Page Posts
... for six years, $72 million, with $34.75 million guaranteed. That's a deal on par with Carson Palmer and Ben Roethlisberger. Hopefully, for the Falcons sake, Ryan doesn't have a secret penchant for cock fighting. ...

Related Content

Related Stories
1

Comparing The Deals: Jake Long vs Matt Ryan

Incase you missed it, the Falcons yesterday reached an agreement with the 3rd overall pick in the draft, Matt Ryan.  And the deal is ridiculous.  It's a 6 year, $72 million deal that includes $34.75 million in guaranteed money.  ...
2

Carson Palmer Turns Up the Heat

Bengals QB Carson Palmer says it would be better for the team if WRs T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chad Johnson would participate in the team's offseason program.
1

$72 Million for Matt Ryan? Really?

Talk about being desperate to rid themselves of the Mike Vick stench. The Atlanta Falcons just gave the No. 3 pick in the draft - a player they probably shouldn’t have even taken with Glenn Dorsey still on the board - almost $35 million in ...
3

Steelers and Pirates supporting Penguins in big way

Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend, who did not know the difference between hockey and curling when he grew up in Mississippi, is scrambling for tickets to Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final in ...
2

Money for Nothing and Your Cleats for Free

Being the worst team in the NFL is bad enough. No one went through last season without poking fun at the Dolphins, especially the ill-fated Ricky Williams comeback. Not only does your fan base become agitated, but your talented players feel like seniors at the freshman dance. So as a reward, you get the first pick in the NFL Draft. Exciting? Yes. Getting a great college player? Yes...
Related News Articles
Falcons sign QB Matt Ryan to 6-year, $72M contract
For the second time in eight years, the Atlanta Falcons opened the vault and dropped a ton of cash on a franchise quarterback.
NFL | Falcons sign QB Matt Ryan to $72 million deal
Quarterback Matt Ryan, the third player taken in last month's draft, signed a $72 million, six-year contract Tuesday with the Atlanta Falcons...
Falcons sign Ryan to 6-year deal
ATLANTA - For the second time in eight years, the Atlanta Falcons opened the vault and dropped a ton of cash on a franchise quarterback. Matt Ryan, the No. 3 pick in last...
For Faneca, New Colors and New Start With Jets
After 10 seasons and 7 Pro Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Alan Faneca is adjusting to his new spot on the Jets’ offensive line. >
Schein: Rookies raking it in
Nothing against Matt Ryan, but rookie deals are simply out of control. Adam Schein says the NFL has to find a better way.
Leave a Comment Comment