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Where does Peyton Manning play next year.. (1 Viewer)

unckeyherb

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For the purposes of conversation, assume the following:

[*]Indy loses their last game, locking up 1st pick.

[*]They decide to draft Andrew Luck.

[*]They decide to trade Manning.

Where would be a good fit for him? Where would you like to see him go? The topic of Manning being on the trading block was being discussed today on 975. Baldy and Mays were discussing that any team with even a modicum of a chance at playoffs should be tripping over themselves to contact Indy about a trade. They then started debating the impact of Philly going after him and what he would mean for a team like the Eagles. We have great offensive weapons, very solid O-line, unfortunately no defense-but its not like Indy has ever had a good defense anyways, Manning would take the reins on overseeing a lot of the play-calling and in-game management (clock management!) away from Reid (not sure if that's reality). Anyways, I thought it was an interesting topic..

Thoughts?

 
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Maybe it's just me, but I highly doubt that they'll be able to trade him with that contract. The Colts are in a position where they will need to either hold him or cut him outright. Yes, maybe Manning decides to restructure his deal instead but I don't see why he would be doing that, other than loyalty to a team that is about to trade him.

 
I think I saw it on twitter somewhere that Manning would be open to a trade to the Jets. That would be interesting...

 
I think it's more likely he would get released and not play football again. He'd be too proud to take a low value contract, teams would be wary to commit big money to an older QB with neck problems and he's not more than a two year solution in the best of circumstances.

Washington needs a better QB but that's not the one piece they need to contend. The Jets would be better but they'd have to give up on a 25-year-old with playoff experience for a 35-year-old with a bad neck. If they dump Sanchez I think they go with another young QB or a younger established free agent (whoever that is).

I think there's a better than 50 percent chance Manning doesn't play another down.

 
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interesting. the teams they were talking about on the radio and referring to as 'immediate super bowl contenders' if they were to get Peyton were Jets, 49er's, Eagles. They also were talking about the talent level in Washington and that Peyton would immediately make them the NFC East favs.

 
I just have a hard time believing that the upside outweighs the risk that is associated with Manning's busted neck and astronomical salary. $28 million dollars is an obscene amount of money to pay someone that could very likely be forced to walk away from the game if they incur just one more signature James Harrison like helmet to helmet hit. I think we'll see just how much Peyton wants to stay in Indy and play the QB position in the NFL just before/during/right after the NFL Draft. If Peyton will restructure his contract (less money, less time), I think he could stay in Indy and play QB. If he throws a hissy fit and refuses to restructure, he's likely cut and his agent is on the phone with teams like the Jets/49ers/Eagles/Washington/Baltimore? to see what they'll offer. I don't see him walking away from the game without injury forcing him to do so.

 
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I like Seattle - they have the defense, running game, and even a pretty good receiving corps with Rice, Baldwin, Tate, and Miller. Kansas City and Jacksonville are also options with a pretty good defense and some pieces in place on offense but trouble at QB, along with the Jets, Niners, and Redskins.

This is setting aside the issue of his contract, since for the purposes of this conversation I think it's best to assume that he'll restructure it as needed (or else get cut and sign a new contract with one of these teams).

 
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Im pretty sure ANY team that gets Manning is an INSTANT contender. Seeing that you can't get worse than Indy, and he makes them a contender, what would make anyone think he couldnt do that with any other team. He is the single most valuable player in the league regardless of what stats people are putting up. Green Bay looks semi decent with Flynn, Pats looked fine without Brady. You could make a case for N.O. and Brees because they depend on him. But Manning is the Colts and if healthy would do the same for any other team.

 
I have to think that any team outside of NE, GB, and NO would be falling over themselves to sign him or trade for him, even with his price tag, if he gets a thumbs up from his team of neurologists.

NFL GMs don't run their teams like some dynasty GMs and focus on youth; an NFL GM is all about winning games, winning playoff games, and selling PSLs and merchandise RIGHT NOW, and Manning instantly makes any team a playoff team, and would make an already good team like San Fran or Baltimore a 2012 Super Bowl favorite.

All that said, if he is able to play next year, it will be for the Colts. There is no way on God's green earth that they trade him to the Jets or something and watch him take his new team deep into the playoffs while the Colts win 6 games with a rookie at the helm. The Irsays would get lynched in Indy if they let that happen.

 
'Rodeojones said:
I think I saw it on twitter somewhere that Manning would be open to a trade to the Jets. That would be interesting...
With the guys they have under contract, how would this be possible assuming Manning doesn't agree to play for a minimum contract?
 
'Neil Beaufort Zod said:
I think it's more likely he would get released and not play football again. He'd be too proud to take a low value contract, teams would be wary to commit big money to an older QB with neck problems and he's not more than a two year solution in the best of circumstances.

Washington needs a better QB but that's not the one piece they need to contend. The Jets would be better but they'd have to give up on a 25-year-old with playoff experience for a 35-year-old with a bad neck. If they dump Sanchez I think they go with another young QB or a younger established free agent (whoever that is).

I think there's a better than 50 percent chance Manning doesn't play another down.
:goodposting: The Manning camp -- and the Colts, for that matter -- haven't exactly been forthcoming with accurate information. For instance: I am certain that it was known quite early on (pre-camp for sure) that Peyton would miss the 2011 season. It's probably known right now whether or not he'll play in 2012 -- but there's so much money on the table that neither Peyton nor the Colts can be forthcoming to one another and certainly not to the press.

 
Why not have him head back to Tennesee? They have some nice weapons for him to use (CJ, Britt, D Williams, Cook, Washington, Ringer), and he may still have some ties there from his college days.

 
Why not have him head back to Tennesee? They have some nice weapons for him to use (CJ, Britt, D Williams, Cook, Washington, Ringer), and he may still have some ties there from his college days.
Trade within the division? I know teams have done it (NE with Bledsoe and Philly with McNabb), but (1) we are talking Manning and (2) at BEST Indy has a QB who has never taken an NFL snap in his life in Luck as the QB. When NE traded Bledsoe, they had a SB winning QB in Brady and in Philly they had Vick and Kolb to take McNabb's place.
 
'Coeur de Lion said:
I have to think that any team outside of NE, GB, and NO would be falling over themselves to sign him or trade for him, even with his price tag, if he gets a thumbs up from his team of neurologists.NFL GMs don't run their teams like some dynasty GMs and focus on youth; an NFL GM is all about winning games, winning playoff games, and selling PSLs and merchandise RIGHT NOW, and Manning instantly makes any team a playoff team, and would make an already good team like San Fran or Baltimore a 2012 Super Bowl favorite.All that said, if he is able to play next year, it will be for the Colts. There is no way on God's green earth that they trade him to the Jets or something and watch him take his new team deep into the playoffs while the Colts win 6 games with a rookie at the helm. The Irsays would get lynched in Indy if they let that happen.
I agree with all of this. Nice post.
 
Umm... Unless I missed it here - or in other posts discussing the Colts and their future (no disrespect intended), why wouldn't Indy draft Luck (assumes they indeed secure the overall first pick) and have him groomed by and be the back-up to Manning (assumes he can play next season) much like the Rodgers / Farve situation several years ago in GB?

I just can't see Manning leaving the Colts - nor can I see them passing on Luck or trading the overall top pick away. Luck is a young talent indeed, Manning isn't getting any younger, and this scenario seems like the best way for Indy to return to and ensure the future of their being a playoff contender for years to come...

 
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Even a stiff-necked Peyton Manning would make the 49ers the most dominant team in the league.
I'd like Peyton but not at his salary.
His salary is ONLY $8mil next year. The question is, does IND want to pay his roster bonus, then try totrade him. If I owned the colts, I would. I know I'm thinking like a FF owner, but id pay $28mil for his rights to acquire, maybe, a 2012 1st and a conditional 2013 1st.
 
Umm... Unless I missed it here - or in other posts discussing the Colts and their future (no disrespect intended), why wouldn't Indy draft Luck (assumes they indeed secure the overall first pick) and have him groomed by and be the back-up to Manning (assumes he can play next season) much like the Rodgers / Farve situation several years ago in GB?

I just can't see Manning leaving the Colts - nor can I see them passing on Luck or trading the overall top pick away. Luck is a young talent indeed, Manning isn't getting any younger, and this scenario seems like the best way for Indy to return to and ensure the future of their being a playoff contender for years to come...
The problem is... you're spending a lot a immediate and future resources on one positon, leavin the team weak elsewhere for a really long time. If you traded peyton or 1.01 for other assets, then you make the team a lot better.
 
'Neil Beaufort Zod said:
I think it's more likely he would get released and not play football again. He'd be too proud to take a low value contract, teams would be wary to commit big money to an older QB with neck problems and he's not more than a two year solution in the best of circumstances.
:lmao: :lmao: @ not only thinking he would choose to not play again, but @ the fact that you think he would only receive 'low value contracts'
 
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Dusting this thread off since it will likely dominate the NFL headlines for the next few weeks. Interesting to observe, based on this thread, that in late December it seemed farfetched that Manning would play for anyone but the Colts. Now it seems farfetched that Peyton will remain a Colt. As Joe always says, things move fast around here!

So here's my crazy prediction.

I think Peyton Manning ends up as the starting QB for the Denver Broncos in 2012. It's hardly breaking news that Elway and to a lesser degree Fox, have been slow to jump aboard the Tebow train. Even with him delivering wins the biggest commitment Elway has publicly made is that Tebow enters training camp as the starter. You have to figure if there's any league exec. out there who believes in the value of a starting QB it's John Elway. Denver has talent on the offensive side of the ball and is coming off a playoff appearance which would bode well as far as being considered a contender in Peyton's opinion. Tebow wouldn't be asked to continue to pull rabbits out of his hat (which doesn't it just seem that even Elway isn't convinced this magic can continue?). The addition of Manning would provide Tebow with a mentor (although I don't think anyone is indicating that the lack of one has been a develomental issue for Tebow). Denver is a football town and Peyton would sell even more tickets than Tebow has. Tebow as a fallback option would be very appealing to Elway and Fox. Gives Elway more time to evaluate what he has in Tebow and if he can be further developed. Lastly, Manning is the one guy Elway could bring in to instantly start over Tebow that wouldn't result in pissing off the fanbase. Who could criticize that move? It's not like they wouldn't be making a perceived upgrade at the position.

Of course I'm not sure if the city of Denver could handle the media horde that would camp out there all year. They'd probably sell more papers there than in NYC!

 

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