Spin? How in the world did you come to that conclusion. Those are the figures.
Seriously, dude, don't let your agenda color the facts. There was absolutely no spinning here done, none at all, just simple factual amounts. If the facts don't agree w/ your thinking, might be time to adjust your thinking.
In 05, Brady took 10 mil/season. Payton was already making more. Brady was established and had already won 3 super bowls.
Have you ever noticed that when someone accuses you of something(Spinning), it is often the case that they themselves are guilty of the accusation?