Manning to sign record contract with Colts
Peyton Manning is expected to sign a six year deal worth 48 million dollars with the Indianapolis Colts, including an 11.6 million signing bonus and an 8.4 million incentive bonus after three years. The rookie star arrived in Indianapolis with his father Archie and spoke of earning his money through productive play.
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Bengals tighten defense with Spikes and Simmons picks
Tovar, 28, returns from a torn knee as Cincinnati reshapes its linebacker corps. Coach Coslet praises his work while drafting Auburn’s Takeo Spikes and North Carolina’s Brian Simmons end holdouts and join camp. Tovar fights for a spot amid competition as young players push for playing time.
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Speculation on vast sums buying far more than jets
The discussion considers a hypothetical of 700 million dollars purchasing 60 F 14 aircraft or an entire Caribbean nation. It suggests with that sum one might acquire national treasures such as Mt Rushmore the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian.
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Browns Stocking Plan Allows Early Competitiveness
NFL owners approved a Browns expansion stocking plan similar to Carolina and Jacksonville. Cleveland gains a 30 veteran player method via expansion draft, 14 extra picks in 1999 and 2000 drafts, and salary cap leeway to pursue free agents, with conditions tied to playoff outcomes.
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McCombs Approved as Vikings Owner Sets Minnesota Focus
December 1995 report on Red McCombs winning NFL approval to buy the Vikings. He emphasizes Minnesota roots, but contemplates keeping the team there while exploring a San Antonio venture. Stadium issues at the Metrodome, revenue concerns, and attempts to boost attendance frame the ownership transition. Art Modell and NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue appear as Browns relocation talks surface and unfold.
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Browns sale price rises as owner hunt narrows
NFL officials estimate bids will exceed 1 billion dollars as a wide field of applicants, including wealthy groups led by Al Lerner and sponsored by Goldman Sachs, vie to own the Browns. The process features initial screenings by a joint NFL and investment group ahead of the Aug 19 meeting.
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