Ryan Clady Contract Extension: Broncos, Offensive Tackle Divided On Guaranteed Dollars

The recently killed contract extension talks between OL Ryan Clady and the Denver Broncos appears to have died as a result of a dispute over the first three years. Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports the two sides could not agree on the financial figures of the first three, guaranteed years.

Clady's rookie contract ends following the 2012 NFL season, and though the sides could not agree in the 2012 offseason, they expect to continue contract talks following the season:

"Although we want to reach an extension with Ryan, we are unable to do so at this time," John Elway, the Broncos’ executive vice president of football operations, told the Denver Post after negotiations broke off Monday. "Now, our complete focus as an organization must turn toward having a successful 2012 season."

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Broncos, Ryan Clady End Contract Extension Talks

With training camp underway, the Denver Broncos and offensive tackle Ryan Clady have decided to end their contract extension talks, reports Mike Klis of the Denver Post. Thus ends roughly two months of negotiations to give Clady his second NFL contract, as his rookie contract ends at the conclusion of the upcoming 2012 season.

Clady, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, has been a rock on the left side of the line and will undoubtedly command a significant deal on the open market should he hit there in March. However, the Broncos would likely use the franchise tag on him, giving him a one-year tender that would be worth nearly $10 million.

The Broncos used its franchise tag on kicker Matt Prater this past offseason and reached a four-year contract with him in early July. Denver had reportedly offered Clady a five-year, $50 million deal, but negotiations did not progress beyond that.

With training camp underway, ending the negotiations ends one possible distraction.

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Ryan Clady Contract Update: Broncos Prepared To Make Offer

As one of the elite offensive lineman in the NFL, it should come as no surprise that Ryan Clady is looking for a significant contract offer from the Denver Broncos. After little ground being made up between the two sides this offseason, Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that the Broncos are prepared to make a significant offer:

The Broncos have offered Clady a five-year, $50 million contract extension with $28 million guaranteed, according to an NFL source.

The $10 million a year average would make Clady one of the league's five highest-paid offensive tackles. He is scheduled to make $3.5 million this year, which ranks only 31st among NFL offensive tackles.

However, the league source said Clady and his agent, Pat Dye, are seeking a deal that would slightly exceed the contract of Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas, who received an extension last summer that averages $11.5 million a year.

Ryan Clady Contract Extension: Clady, Broncos Hit Snag In Talks

If Ryan Clady and the Denver Broncos don't agree to a contract extension prior to the start of training camp on July 25, the offensive tackle will become a free agent after this season. According to Mike Klis of the Denver Post, that outcome is becoming increasingly likely. Klis reported Wednesday morning that the Clady and the Broncos have exchanged proposals for a long-term extension, but are far enough apart on salary numbers that's highly unlikely a deal will be reached before Denver breaks for camp.

Ryan Clady Contract Update: Broncos And Clady Begin Discussions

The Denver Broncos know that the only way that Peyton Manning can make the contributions necessary to compete for a Super Bowl is to make sure that he has the time to make every throw. According to the Denver Post, the Broncos are making sure this is the case, as they have opened contract discussions with Pro Bowl LT Ryan Clady:

The Broncos have opened contract-extension talks with Ryan Clady, according to several NFL sources.

The left tackle is in the final year of his deal that will pay him $3.5 million in 2012. The franchise tag for left tackles this season was $9.4 million.

While the Broncos and Clady's agent are talking, it may be a while before the two sides are close to an agreement.

The Broncos' first-round pick, No. 12 overall, in the 2008 NFL draft, Clady almost immediately became one of the league's best at one of the game's most pivotal positions.

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