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Evan Mathis: "No. 1 priority was playing for contender"
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The Broncos reached agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract Tuesday with left guard Evan Mathis, an 11-year player coming off two consecutive Pro Bowl berths.
"The No. 1 priority in finding a new place to play was playing for a contender," Mathis said from Scottsdale, Ariz. in an phone interview with Mike Klis of 9News in Denver. "The Broncos weren't in the mix early on. They were kind of the darkhorse in the race. They emerged here late and I just couldn't turn down that opportunity."
Mathis had held out from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason in protest of his contract that would have paid him $5.5 million this year. The Eagles responded by releasing him. Mathis took a substantial pay cut to play with the Broncos, although he can earn an additional $1.5 million -- $4 million maximum value -- if he hits incentives.
"But I also turned down an offer equal to what I would have made in Philly," Mathis said. "It was a decision to be on a team I thought had the best chance to make a run. And it's not all about the money. You can't put a price on peace of mind."
Once he gets in playing shape, Mathis, 33, will become the Broncos starting left guard, moving in between rookie left tackle Ty Sambrailo and first-year center Matt Paradis, who spent his entire rookie season last year on the Broncos' practice squad.
Mathis said he's ready to be a mentor to the kids on his flanks.
"I've been through a lot in my journey," said Mathis, who was selected out of Alabama in the third round of the 2005 draft by John Fox's Carolina Panthers in 2005 and has also played for Miami and Cincinnati in his career. "I think I've learned a lot, I think I have a lot to share with these guys as well as the technical aspects of the game. And then ultimately leading by doing the right thing. Taking care of my body. Playing as hard as I can play. Making the decisions in life that ultimately make me a better ballplayer."
Now he wants a payout because money doesn't matter? Bullshit!!
Aug
26
8/26/2015 3:52:06 PM Share on emailShare on printShare on twitterShare on facebookShare on myspaceShare on stumbleuponShare on digg| More Sharing ServicesMore
The Broncos reached agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract Tuesday with left guard Evan Mathis, an 11-year player coming off two consecutive Pro Bowl berths.
"The No. 1 priority in finding a new place to play was playing for a contender," Mathis said from Scottsdale, Ariz. in an phone interview with Mike Klis of 9News in Denver. "The Broncos weren't in the mix early on. They were kind of the darkhorse in the race. They emerged here late and I just couldn't turn down that opportunity."
Mathis had held out from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason in protest of his contract that would have paid him $5.5 million this year. The Eagles responded by releasing him. Mathis took a substantial pay cut to play with the Broncos, although he can earn an additional $1.5 million -- $4 million maximum value -- if he hits incentives.
"But I also turned down an offer equal to what I would have made in Philly," Mathis said. "It was a decision to be on a team I thought had the best chance to make a run. And it's not all about the money. You can't put a price on peace of mind."
Once he gets in playing shape, Mathis, 33, will become the Broncos starting left guard, moving in between rookie left tackle Ty Sambrailo and first-year center Matt Paradis, who spent his entire rookie season last year on the Broncos' practice squad.
Mathis said he's ready to be a mentor to the kids on his flanks.
"I've been through a lot in my journey," said Mathis, who was selected out of Alabama in the third round of the 2005 draft by John Fox's Carolina Panthers in 2005 and has also played for Miami and Cincinnati in his career. "I think I've learned a lot, I think I have a lot to share with these guys as well as the technical aspects of the game. And then ultimately leading by doing the right thing. Taking care of my body. Playing as hard as I can play. Making the decisions in life that ultimately make me a better ballplayer."
Now he wants a payout because money doesn't matter? Bullshit!!
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