2015 Bengals...where are they now?

[Shake n Blake]

(01-18-2022, 02:07 AM)Whatever Wrote: It's not quite as dire as that.  Rodgers was actually on his second contract before he won a ring.  Ben was on his 2nd contract when he got his second ring.  Both of Peyton's rings were when he was off his rookie deal.  Eli won one on his second contract.  Brees, obviously was on his second contract before he won one.  And TB12, of course.

Most of these are poor examples in dire need of context.

Rodgers signed a bargain contract (6 years, $60 million) in 2008, only a few games into his career. He sat the bench behind Brett for most of his rookie deal, so his 2nd deal was a total steal for the Pack.

Same with Brees, who was on the exact same contract (6 years, $60 million) signed in 2006 because there were still questions around his shoulder.

TB12 is known for taking less.

Here's the cap hit rankings for each of those QBs when they won those championships:

Brady (2003): 13th
Brady (2004): 8th
Peyton (2006): 6th
Ben (2008): 11th
Brees (2009): 14th
Rodgers (2010): 21st
Eli (2011): 5th
Brady (2014): 12th
Brady (2018): 11th
Brady (2020): 6th

Average rank of 10.7, only one guy in the top 5.

https://overthecap.com/position/quarterback/2009/