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Peyton Manning: Does He Deserve to Be the NFL’s Highest Paid Player?

Published by Ross Coleman on January 20, 2011
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Indianapolis Colts

Peyton Manning is set to have his contract expire in a few weeks, meaning it is time for the Colts to pony up and give him a new deal.

According to sources close to the negotiations, Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay is prepared to make Manning the highest paid player in NFL history. His previous deal, which was worth $98 million, was one of the highest deals in NFL history when he signed it. Will Irsay follow through and give Manning more than $150 million?

Here are five reasons Manning deserves the contract and five reasons the Colts might want to think about being stingy.

Do you think Manning deserves to be the richest player in NFL history? Let us know.

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