Peyton Manning going to be cut from the Colts
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Talk about a lack of loyalty! I cannot believe, after all he has done for that franchise, bringing them out of oblivion to make them a perennial contender, that he misses one season due to injury and he's gone. A case of what have you done for me lately, I guess.
Wouldn't be surprised to see him land with the Jets. They are in desperate need of help at the quarterback position. Would be interesting to see both New York franchises lead by a Manning.
Wouldn't be surprised to see him land with the Jets. They are in desperate need of help at the quarterback position. Would be interesting to see both New York franchises lead by a Manning.
Awesome_Miz
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I hear in school he might go to the Dallas Cowbys.
klunderbunker
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This is a HUGE gamble by Indy and I'd think it's a pretty stupid one at that. It's almost certain they'll take Andrew Luck, but I'd much rather have Manning there to mentor him for a few years and let Luck hold a clipboard for a year or two. Manning has a few good years left, especially with getting a year off from taking hits. Any little nagging injuries have a full year to heal so he'll be back fresh. Manning even at 80% is going to be better than a rookie Andrew Luck, so I don't get what they're thinking here, other than maybe the 28 million dollar bonus, but that might be worth it in this case.
Cardinals should go after him. They become the best team in their division plus Manning. The Dolphins are a nice fit too. Redskins might get in on him, but I don't know if he'll want to play there, given that I'm not sure Washington is a playoff team even with Manning. Seahawks, maybe, not likely, but maybe. Chiefs have been connected...it's a good move for them, especially once they get some talent back. Browns obviously need a QB but I figure they're more likely to try their hand at RG3 if they can and stick with McCoy if they can't. Plus, I can't imagine Peyton wanting to play in that division. Jets are obviously in on it. Decent fit, too. San Francisco would be good for Peyton if he wants to win immediately, but they haven't really been linked.
Cardinals, Dolphins, Chiefs make the most sense to me.
Cardinals, Dolphins, Chiefs make the most sense to me.
The Jets would be the new favorite in the AFC with Peyton at QB. This is where I think he most likely ends up.
No way. Cowboys have all their chips in on Romo. He has at the very least one more year to prove himself as an elite QB.
It'd be a shame if he ended up in Miami. I hate seeing sports superstars go to that city, because they by far have the least loyal sports fans in America.
Even with LeBron, Wade, and Bosh they still have home games where the arena looks mostly empty. It's pathetic.
That said, Peyton would definitely be a good fit for that team.
That sounds nice in theory, but if Peyton wasn't willing to bulge on his contract, then the Colts couldn't afford to keep him while also trying to rebuild for the future.
The Jets should, but probably won't go after him. He doesn't fit well in the Redskins current system but I guarantee Daniel Snyder will want him and any system can easily be tailored around Manning. Dolphins, Chiefs, and Cards are definitely the three favorites though. I actually think KC is the best destination. They have a solid, young defense and a lot of talent at the skill positions on offense. They would easily be the favorites in the AFC West with Peyton at qb.
Wouldn't go that far. Patriots aren't so easy to get by.
Ugh, tell me about it, right? I don't even know how Miami supports three major teams. Fans are awful.
I think that Mr. Brady and the rest of the defending AFC champs, and their fans, might dispute this one.
Poop Master Flex
Mid-Card Championship Winner
As a Cowboys fan I hope they kick Romo and pick up Manning but it won't happen. I guess Dallas just likes having a good QB who shows up to play 9 games out of 16.
Manning is literally someone that any team would be lucky to have as he will make any offense he's on better. My guess is he will end up on a good team that could use a quarterback upgrade or a team that has a young QB that needs some mentoring (this reason is why I'm shocked Indy gave him up for an unproven rookie).
Jets would be a good fit for him I think and a good bet. Personally for some reason I see him being a Chief.
I want to say though I think its ridiculous Indy cut him after 1 season of not being there. They see how their team performs without him and they are contenders with him. I understand they want to rebuild but doing a Rogers/Favre like tag team with Luck would have been a great idea IMO. 3 years with Manning and Luck will be one of the best QB's in the league in 5 years.
Manning is literally someone that any team would be lucky to have as he will make any offense he's on better. My guess is he will end up on a good team that could use a quarterback upgrade or a team that has a young QB that needs some mentoring (this reason is why I'm shocked Indy gave him up for an unproven rookie).
Jets would be a good fit for him I think and a good bet. Personally for some reason I see him being a Chief.
I want to say though I think its ridiculous Indy cut him after 1 season of not being there. They see how their team performs without him and they are contenders with him. I understand they want to rebuild but doing a Rogers/Favre like tag team with Luck would have been a great idea IMO. 3 years with Manning and Luck will be one of the best QB's in the league in 5 years.
People are being too hard on the Colts.
Manning's contract is ridiculous, guys. And we don't know if he was willing to take a big chunk out of it. If he wasn't, then the Colts did what was best for their organization, and you absolutely cannot blame them for that. You also can't blame Manning for wanting his money. It's just all around an unfortunate situation, but no one deserves any blame whatsoever.
Manning's contract is ridiculous, guys. And we don't know if he was willing to take a big chunk out of it. If he wasn't, then the Colts did what was best for their organization, and you absolutely cannot blame them for that. You also can't blame Manning for wanting his money. It's just all around an unfortunate situation, but no one deserves any blame whatsoever.
Poop Master Flex
Mid-Card Championship Winner
I agree his contract is ridiculous but he's most certainly worth the money they are paying him. Also because of the rookie cap they probably could have afforded both. Like I said before if Andrew Luck spends a few years as Manning's backup the Colt's would almost be guaranteed an elite QB for the next 10-15 years.
Think of guys like Steve Young and Aaron Rogers who benefited greatly from being backups to Favre and Montana. Manning is definitely in their league and I would think there's a pretty good chance Manning could have done the same for Luck.
Think of guys like Steve Young and Aaron Rogers who benefited greatly from being backups to Favre and Montana. Manning is definitely in their league and I would think there's a pretty good chance Manning could have done the same for Luck.
They could afford both, sure, but then they wouldn't be able to afford to put any decent pieces around them. We saw how awful the Colts were last year... they have a bunch of problems outside of the QB position that needs to be addressed.
Yeah, but I can name many more quarterbacks who didn't have that superstar mentor and still became an elite QB regardless. Peyton himself came in right away and after one bad year, became the greatest quarterback in the franchise's history. They're expecting a similar result for Luck, and since it worked once before, you can't blame them for trying it again.
The Colts only big mistake this week was giving Robert Mathis a 4 year $36 million deal. Mathis is very good and production wise he deserves that money, but the team is obviously in rebuilding mode and giving a 31 year old defensive end 9 mill a year doesn't make much sense in this situation.
Poop Master Flex
Mid-Card Championship Winner
I guess my point is any quarterback could benefit from learning the position from Manning as he is one of the all time greats. I'm not saying that Luck can't become the next Manning for the team but I am saying he has a much better chance accomplishing that feat if he actually has a Peyton Manning to work with him.
I understand what you are saying but that would have to be the luckiest team in history if they draft 2 rookie QB's one after another and they both become great. It's easier to build a great QB (especially if he has a great QB mentoring him) than it is for one to just fall into your lap, not to mention twice.
The Colt's do have a lot of things that need to be addressed no question, but if you have something to build around it makes life easier.
PlayTheGame
The Cerebral Assassin
It was a good business decision to part ways with Manning in favor of Luck. The Colts absolutely need to start rebuilding, and it begins this year. Manning is closing in on his 40's, and he's had 4 neck procedures done in the span of 2 years. Even if he's healthy and ready to go at the start of next season, for all we know it could take just one wrong hit to disrupt all of Manning's progress, or even end his career. With a "sure-thing" in Luck at #1, they felt confident enough in entrusting their future with him due to the fact that Manning's contract (if kept) would have financially handicapped the organization in a severe way. Keeping in mind the rebuilding process, the Colts couldn't afford to spend all that salary room on two pricey QB's. So they cut the older, more expensive one with the bulky neck. Out with the old, in with the new. It was business, and the Colts made a good move. Even if Luck isn't the next coming of Peyton Manning or John Elway (like he's expected to be), there's practically no chance that he'll "bust". So, to have a "sure-thing" as a new QB in today's market is an extremely valuable commodity. That's why they had to jump on it, and did. Good for them.
As for Manning, I'm sure every team with an unestablished QB from the 'Skins to the Browns will all at least be giving him a call. He'll have plenty of potential suitors, sign a nice hefty contract, and have a couple more nice playing years (provided he stays healthy). It was an amicable split on both sides it seems, and both get to move on. Manning will still get to be the #1 guy, just somewhere else. It's probably for the best- he deserves to be the unquestioned #1 guy somewhere, and he certainly will be come next season.
As for Manning, I'm sure every team with an unestablished QB from the 'Skins to the Browns will all at least be giving him a call. He'll have plenty of potential suitors, sign a nice hefty contract, and have a couple more nice playing years (provided he stays healthy). It was an amicable split on both sides it seems, and both get to move on. Manning will still get to be the #1 guy, just somewhere else. It's probably for the best- he deserves to be the unquestioned #1 guy somewhere, and he certainly will be come next season.
justinsayne
Cody Rhodes is an excellant
The Jets locker room is a mess, you really think I guy like Peyton is really gonna wanna walk into that disaster?
Wouldn't be shocked to see him go to Tennessee, he's like a god in that state. Other teams I could see in the hunt would be KC, Miami, Arizona, & Minnesota.
Also I don't blame Indy for letting Manning go, they had to chose between paying a guy who has had 3 neck operation & missed an entire season a $28 mil. bonus or move in a new direction, & they're currently in a great position to move in a new direction.
Wouldn't be shocked to see him go to Tennessee, he's like a god in that state. Other teams I could see in the hunt would be KC, Miami, Arizona, & Minnesota.
Also I don't blame Indy for letting Manning go, they had to chose between paying a guy who has had 3 neck operation & missed an entire season a $28 mil. bonus or move in a new direction, & they're currently in a great position to move in a new direction.
PlayTheGame
The Cerebral Assassin
I honestly believe one team has to be standing out among the rest right now for Peyton-
The Arizona Cardinals.
Two words: Larry Fitzgerald. Although Manning's had some great WR's, he's never had a guy like Fitz. Fitz and Manning are great friends, too- they were recently spotted going out to dinner with each other just a month back. That combo would be nearly unstoppable. Throw in an established and respected coach in Whisenhunt, and you got a great scenario for him to step right into and be the clear-cut #1 QB.
Obviously, there's other factors, such as contract/monetary negotiations that may make a different team stand out to him, but I'm sure that on a cursory look around the league, warm-weathered Arizona has got to be standing out to Manning right now.
The Arizona Cardinals.
Two words: Larry Fitzgerald. Although Manning's had some great WR's, he's never had a guy like Fitz. Fitz and Manning are great friends, too- they were recently spotted going out to dinner with each other just a month back. That combo would be nearly unstoppable. Throw in an established and respected coach in Whisenhunt, and you got a great scenario for him to step right into and be the clear-cut #1 QB.
Obviously, there's other factors, such as contract/monetary negotiations that may make a different team stand out to him, but I'm sure that on a cursory look around the league, warm-weathered Arizona has got to be standing out to Manning right now.
Stormtrooper
Championship Contender
It'll likely end up being Arizona, KC, or Miami.
There's a damn good chance Peyton himself wouldn't want to go to NY, and be in the same market as lil bro Eli (who is arguably better then Peyton right now). And the Jets reportedly are not 100% behind the idea, as there's too much of a risk in the event he goes elsewhere.
Miami can't trade up for RGIII, so Manning is the best option at QB in 2012. Arizona has the ideal situation in terms of playing conditions and wide receivers. KC may be his best chance to win.
And anyone who thinks the Colts should have guaranteed Peyton Manning $28 million is insane. AND they would draft Luck, and have 2 top paid QBs, which is asinine.
There's a damn good chance Peyton himself wouldn't want to go to NY, and be in the same market as lil bro Eli (who is arguably better then Peyton right now). And the Jets reportedly are not 100% behind the idea, as there's too much of a risk in the event he goes elsewhere.
Miami can't trade up for RGIII, so Manning is the best option at QB in 2012. Arizona has the ideal situation in terms of playing conditions and wide receivers. KC may be his best chance to win.
And anyone who thinks the Colts should have guaranteed Peyton Manning $28 million is insane. AND they would draft Luck, and have 2 top paid QBs, which is asinine.
Mannings not going to the Jets because they are a mess right now and the Jets shouldn't go after him because if they do make an attempt and he doesn't go there that'll put even less faith behind Sanchez.
Cards and Dolphins would be the two best options because they have the weapons (Fitzgerald and Marshall) solid D's, and play in a warm/controlled environment. They have most of their other pieces set in place. I'd bet on the Dolphins if I were a betting man.
Cards and Dolphins would be the two best options because they have the weapons (Fitzgerald and Marshall) solid D's, and play in a warm/controlled environment. They have most of their other pieces set in place. I'd bet on the Dolphins if I were a betting man.
Mark Henry's Beard
ALL WILL SUFFER
He won't go the Dolphins. That organization is a complete joke and until they stop doing things like holding celebrations in honor of opposing QBs, people like Peyton Manning and Jeff Fisher will just use them for leverage. You can rule out the Redskins too, as Shanny's micromanaging won't fly with someone that's basically a coach on the field.
As much as I would like the Jets to sign Peyton, I'll believe it when I see it. I've lived through a lot of shit. Favre, Tomlinson, Art Monk, Ronnie Lott. The Jets are where Hall of Fame careers go to die. However, I don't think Manning's career is ready for burial yet.
As much as I would like the Jets to sign Peyton, I'll believe it when I see it. I've lived through a lot of shit. Favre, Tomlinson, Art Monk, Ronnie Lott. The Jets are where Hall of Fame careers go to die. However, I don't think Manning's career is ready for burial yet.
