69. "main reason probably was that Nique was 34 in a contract year" In response to In response to 58
wanting good money that they didn't want to give him, especially after coming off a serious injury and lack of success in the playoffs. Manning had very simiar numbers and was considered as a better all around player and much younger. it was a gamble that didn't work out. they still finished #1 in the East that year i think. with that said, the deal still seems dumb.