Last night, Arizona Cardinals’ cornerback Patrick Peterson became the highest-paid corner in the NFL after he signed a five-year $70 million contract.
Patrick Peterson tells @Alex_Flanagan being the highest paid CB 'was extremely important' http://t.co/MFVTVGu2Ff
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) July 30, 2014
Peterson now confidently claims he rightfully should be the highest-paid cornerback in an interview with NFL Media Insider Alex Flanagan (via NFL.com).
I believe that I am playing at a high level. I believe I am the best in the league, so I believe I should be compensated as the best…But it was extremely important to be the highest paid cornerback in the NFL…that was definitely a point of emphasis throughout the negotiations, and as you guys can tell, (the team and his agents) made it happen.
Of course Peterson couldn’t wait to tell his old buddy Richard Sherman about his big, fat paycheck, which must have pushed his buttons just a little. Sherman responded by sporting his Super Bowl bling as a little reminder of his accomplishments. I’m sure this won’t be the end of the friendly spat.
Yu mad bro!!!! LMAO😂😂😂😂ðŸ˜
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) July 30, 2014
Can't ever be too mad lmao… pic.twitter.com/ZHA28B9Tji
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) July 30, 2014
Photo: CBS Sports