The Peyton Manning Release Watch

[Miramonti]

No way Manning retires...too hard for players of this caliber and passion with so much game left in him to let it go on someone else's decision.

Most likely he gets released...the rebuilding has already begun, writing's on the wall.

 

[zebano]

The Vikings would love to have Manning but they don't have the cap space currently.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

You will also have to change your ATOT username. It should really be PManningFan.

I'll still support the Colts and Andrew Luck no matter what, but Peyton Manning is my favorite player. Ever.

 

[gar3555]

I wish but have no hope that he'd go to the Chiefs. They should have the money, plus could bring over Saturday (if he doesn't retire) and/or Wayne if Peyton wanted. They have a pretty decent receiver group already, and if Charles comes back healthy could have a pretty special running back. Peyton could even be the OC. Most other player issues should be able to be resolved via FA or the draft. The defense is about a player (and a healthy Eric Berry) away from being pretty damn good (finished 11th yds/gm and 12th pts/gm without Berry, and finished right around there with him as a rookie and missing some of the young guys they have now).

And hey, it worked out pretty decently before for the Chiefs. If they got the same time they got out of Montana I'd be pleased (at least then it should close the door on Cassel).

There's no way it happens, but if they at least try would give me some faith that Pioli isn't a fucking moron.

As a Chiefs fan, I completely agree with you. Especially and unfortunately the bolded part.

 

[Deeko]

I tend to think the Cardinals, Redskins, and Jets would be the leaders but I would not be shocked if the Cowboys made a play either.

Nah. Jerry Jones loves Tony Romo. Romo is a media magnet, which is what Jones covets. Granted, so it Peyton, but that's not an area they lack. Plus, historically, while the Cowboys go after plenty of high profile free agents, quarterbacks come through the draft. Meredith, Staubach, White, Aikman, Romo - all drafted. The only veteran QBs brought in to start were during the Parcells era - and everyone know that Testaverde/Bledsoe were stopgap guys anyway.

 

[Skitzer]

I have a feeling Manning will stay with the Colts at least through next season.
If he doesn't, whatever team gets him will be hard to beat next year.

 

[vi edit]

I have a feeling Manning will stay with the Colts at least through next season.
If he doesn't, whatever team gets him will be hard to beat next year.

I don't know how he does. That's over 50 million for a guy to play one year. And I *really* don't think that simply bringing Manning back to play is going to put them into a position to make a super bowl run. There are too many aging, expensive pieces on that roster.

 

[dud]

I have a feeling Manning will stay with the Colts at least through next season.
If he doesn't, whatever team gets him will be hard to beat next year.

How? Either he's too injured to play ... or he's too expensive to sign.

 

[zinfamous]

He'll never go to the jets because they are dysfunctional. I've been saying this all along, his best bet is with the Broncos. Look at what the team did with Tim Tebow. Look at what they can do with Peyton Manning. Plus, John Elway is there so its HOF QB paired with GOAT QB.

Barely getting through the worst division in the NFL? huge accomplishment...


and lol at the Elway homers.


or are you referring to Manning?
:hmm:

 

[mvbighead]

I don't know how he does. That's over 50 million for a guy to play one year. And I *really* don't think that simply bringing Manning back to play is going to put them into a position to make a super bowl run. There are too many aging, expensive pieces on that roster.

I have to disagree with this for one simple reason... with Manning, the Colts have been in the playoffs, every year except his rookie season.

Without him, they're 2-14. As IndyColtsFan said, Manning IS the Colts.

If Pagano can put the defense just above the bottom 5 in the league, there should be enough improvement elsewhere to get right back to the playoffs, and attempt another SB run.

I just don't see them paying it though, not with Luck sitting there for the taking.

 

[Wreckem]

I have to disagree with this for one simple reason... with Manning, the Colts have been in the playoffs, every year except his rookie season.

Without him, they're 2-14. As IndyColtsFan said, Manning IS the Colts.

If Pagano can put the defense just above the bottom 5 in the league, there should be enough improvement elsewhere to get right back to the playoffs, and attempt another SB run.

I just don't see them paying it though, not with Luck sitting there for the taking.

Yeah but they have the #1 pick in the draft and have the chance to pick up one of the best QBs being drafted in a long time. Manning is 36, hes not the long term future of the franchise. They can not draft Luck and keep Manning and still have a team. They have to draft luck for the future of the franchise. It makes no financial sense to keep Manning.

 

[hclarkjr]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/...nning-underwent-four-surgeries-on-neck-021512

 

[crashtestdummy]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/02/peyton-mannings-arm-strength-apparently-improving/

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...strength-improving-qbs-2012-return-optimistic

The plot thickens. I still think the Colts need to cut him if they're planning on taking luck, but it'll be harder to justify to fans now.

 

[Gibson486]

Well.... if he had a "noodle arm", then any improvement would be good....so it really does not say much.

 

[lupi]

espn now saying it's a done deal with official release statement coming tomorrow.

 

[hclarkjr]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7653897/sources-indianapolis-colts-part-peyton-manning-wednesday

 

[Capt Caveman]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7653897/sources-indianapolis-colts-part-peyton-manning-wednesday

That was expected. They weren't going to give him the money and with new coaches/etc and Luck, rebuilding time.

 

[Hacp]

Peyton already back to 2X andrew luck's level.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOVAiFAmLc4

 

[Deeko]

I hope he goes to a contender and wins several more Superbowls.

 

[RPD]

It would be my freaking dream as a Niner fan if we landed him SOMEHOW.

 

[spidey07]

I think the question of his arm strength is still out there.

You will be missed 18. I will hold onto your colts jerseys for you induction to the hall of fame.

 

[BrokenVisage]

I think the question of his arm strength is still out there.

You will be missed 18. I will hold onto your colts jerseys for you induction to the hall of fame.

I don't know, looked pretty good in that grainy video at Duke.

 

[zinfamous]

Well, we'll know for sure that Peyton is done if Dan Snyder shows any interest.

 

[bgcpen]

Will be so weird seeing him in a different uniform.

 

[NoStateofMind]

Well, we'll know for sure that Peyton is done if Dan Snyder shows any interest.

Just what we need. Another aging superstar that we over pay for and then we're back in the same spot two to three years down the road. Manning is sure fire hall of fame but I think skins fans have had enough of trying to buy a superbowl (Bruce Smith, Deon Sanders). Our next quarterback better be a draft pick. Besides we have no one to block for Manning and would just end up on injured reserve.