This thread is a real headache in more ways than one. One comment no more questions. You have to take care of his assistants, all the facilities, travel etc.. Everything that the top programs have in place. Also, you must consider his family needs. It's not just amount more money with him.
I said it from day one. Give it to him. Honestly whatever he wants if Manning is the fallback.
Get serious or go home.
SHAKA