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The Lead
Is there really any question as to which free-agency signing was the best of the last decade?
I don't think so, and neither does ESPN, nor its readers.
In an article looking back on the bests and worsts of the 2010s, Manning was the clear winner of the top free-agent signing honor.
"News helicopters tracked Manning's arrival for his visit to Denver," Jeff Legwold wrote. "When he signed a five-year, $96 million contract in March of 2012, Broncos president of football operations/general manager John Elway hailed it as a franchise-changing move that "raises all boats." In Manning's four seasons, the Broncos won 50 games, four division titles, went to two Super Bowls, won Super Bowl 50 and set the NFL's single-season scoring record (606) as the only 600-point team in league history. That season Manning also set the NFL record with 55 touchdown passes. He had three of his top four career touchdown seasons with the Broncos -- 55 in 2013, 39 in 2014 and 37 in 2012."
The readers agreed, with 70 percent of more than 16,000 votes going to Manning over the likes of CB Stephon Gilmore (Patriots), C Alex Mack (Falcons), S Tyrann Mathieu (Chiefs) and QB Nick Foles (Eagles).