MJZiggy
04-04-2007, 10:44 AM
Sorgi Earns Gas Money With Bonus Check
Posted Mar 31st 2007 12:03PM by Ryan Wilson
Filed under: Colts, AFC South
Every off-season NFL players receive performance-based bonus checks based on a comparison of playing time and the player's adjusted regular-season compensation.
According to the Indianapolis Star, "[g]enerally, individuals who receive the largest checks played a prominent role for their team while earning low base salaries." This explains why rookie safety Antoine Bethea, who started 14 games, pulled down an extra $259,249, the league's fourth-highest bonus.
It also sheds some light on backup quarterback Jim Sorgi finding a $189 check in his mailbox. That's right, $189, or roughly $115 after taxes.
Sorgi's minuscule check was a result of him getting on the field for just one play during the 2006 regular season -- as a holder on an extra point against Houston. Quarterback Peyton Manning took all 1,011 offensive snaps.
I wonder if these checks are itemized. I ask because Tony Romo's statement is sure to have a line for "botched hold on game-winning field-goal attempt during playoffs: -$189."
Posted Mar 31st 2007 12:03PM by Ryan Wilson
Filed under: Colts, AFC South
Every off-season NFL players receive performance-based bonus checks based on a comparison of playing time and the player's adjusted regular-season compensation.
According to the Indianapolis Star, "[g]enerally, individuals who receive the largest checks played a prominent role for their team while earning low base salaries." This explains why rookie safety Antoine Bethea, who started 14 games, pulled down an extra $259,249, the league's fourth-highest bonus.
It also sheds some light on backup quarterback Jim Sorgi finding a $189 check in his mailbox. That's right, $189, or roughly $115 after taxes.
Sorgi's minuscule check was a result of him getting on the field for just one play during the 2006 regular season -- as a holder on an extra point against Houston. Quarterback Peyton Manning took all 1,011 offensive snaps.
I wonder if these checks are itemized. I ask because Tony Romo's statement is sure to have a line for "botched hold on game-winning field-goal attempt during playoffs: -$189."