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Report: Eli wants to be highest-paid NFL player

The New York Giants want to sign Eli Manning to contract extension before the start of the season. Unfortunately, Manning and the Giants remain at odds. On the heels of Philip Rivers’ four-year, $65 million guaranteed, Manning is looking for something bigger.

According to a report on NFL.com, Manning wants to be the highest-paid player in the NFL. This should come as a surprise to no one. I would also like to be the highest-paid player in the NFL. You probably would, too. But wanting to be a $65 millionaire and having the bargaining ability to be a $65 millionaire are two different things.