Colts taking a gamble with Manning (who could face Falcons)
The guy on the right (Jim Irsay) better hope the guy on left (Peyton Manning) can't still play.
Peyton Manning will go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. It follows that the Indianapolis Colts’ decision to release him sets up one of sports’ all-time greatest games of risk.
– Colts owner Jim Irsay did not want to pay Manning a $28 million bonus that was about to come due because he does not believe the player can fully come back from his third neck procedure in 19 months. Coincidentally, Indianapolis is in position to take potential franchise quarterback, Andrew Luck, with the No. 1 pick in the draft. The risk? If Manning has a successful comeback, he immediately makes his new team a Super Bowl contender and Irsay will look bad for releasing an icon and a hero.
– Several teams will “kick the tires” on Manning but only a few figure to be legitimate contenders. Whichever team ultimately signs him will be taking a risk. Manning will command a significant contract, loaded with guarantees. But there’s a good possibility that Manning won’t be able to perform at the level that he has in his career. (Remember, neck injury aside, he’s also 36 years old.) Given the amount of salary cap space he will take up, it’s basically an all-or-nothing gamble.
Personally, it wouldn’t shock me if Manning has played his final game. Nerve regeneration is a tricky thing. Manning is confident but even he admits he’s not there yet. Quoting from the news conference: “I’ve got some progress to make but I’ve come a long way.”
If Manning can play, here are five likely destinations – three of which are on the Falcons’ 2012 schedule.
1.) Miami: Manning spends a lot of time in south Florida (he owns a condo in South Beach). He also could convince himself that the Dolphins, who have a strong defense and a solid running game, can contend for a title with him there. The slight risk is playing for a first-year head coach (Joe Philbin). Dolphins’ current QBs: Matt Moore, J.P. Losman.
2.) Arizona (Falcons’ 2012 home opponent): The Cardinals found magic in a bottle and reached a Super Bowl with one old-timer, Kurt Warner, so why not again? They also have one of the game’s best receivers in Larry Fitzgerald and play in a building with a retractable roof. Cardinals’ current QBs: Kevin Kolb, John Skleton, Richard Bartel.
3.) Washington (Falcons’ 2012 road opponent): Is there anything or anyone that owner Dan Snyder hasn’t tried once? Snyder would give the loudest sales pitch and offer the most money if he really wants Manning. I’m not sure Manning, who calls and changes plays at the line, would mesh with coach Mike Shanahan, a bit of a control freak. Shanahan also likes his quarterbacks to be more mobile. However, if the two can co-exist, it would be interesting to see Manning compete in the NFC East, particularly against his two-time Super Bowl-winning brother in New York. Redskins’ current QBs: Rex Grossman, John Beck.
4.) N.Y. Jets: Fair or unfair, many are not sold on Mark Sanchez. At the very least, I’m sure there’s little concern about hurting Sanchez’s feelings if the team brings Manning in for a year or two. Defense isn’t the issue in New York, but the Jets may not have the offensive pieces around Manning to make this a good fit. Also, Rex Ryan is kind of a buffoon. Manning could get beat up in New York. Jets’ current quarterbacks: Mark Sanchez, Mark Brunnell, Kevin O’Connell.
5.) Kansas City (Falcons’ 2012 road opponent): Some feel an NFC West team, Seattle, will bid for Manning’s services, but he would be better served looking at an AFC West team, the Chiefs. The division is wide open with Denver, Oakland and San Diego. A lot of the Chiefs’ problems have centered on the quarterback position, which Manning would solve. Romeo Crennel did a nice job with the Chiefs’ defense. But can he do a sufficient job as the head coach, after taking over for the fired Todd Haley? Chiefs’ current QBs: Matt Casell, Kyle Orton, Ricky Stanzi.
So, do you expect to see Peyton Manning to play again — and if so, where?
By Jeff Schultz
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Steve Jobs
March 7th, 2012
2:00 pm
Not going to say it………..
Steve Jobs
March 7th, 2012
2:01 pm
Now, that no one can annoy us with FIRST!!…We can continue…..
Miami is the logical choice.
Joe Tess Fish House
March 7th, 2012
2:04 pm
HAHAHAHA!!! FIST!!!
Steve
March 7th, 2012
2:06 pm
Sure, Rex Grossman is a buffoon….but Rex Ryan is a bigger one.
Joe Tess Fish House
March 7th, 2012
2:06 pm
Darn AJC tool 4 ever to post my comment.
I have to ask why aint the Falcons on that list? They need 2 replace Ryan. Ever 1 no he has 2 week of an arm to compete in the NFL
Steve
March 7th, 2012
2:06 pm
Steve Jobs, why did you blow it by saying that?!
Steve Jobs
March 7th, 2012
2:07 pm
I didn’t blow anyone…….Well once, but I needed a ride real bad.
PreyDawg
March 7th, 2012
2:08 pm
Before we made our coordinator hires, I wanted to seen Peyton come to Atlanta as Offensive Coordinator. Now, that that is not a possibility, here is one that would just be fun as a fan.
I would like to see Peyton as the first QB in the modern era to serve as Offensive Coordinator on the field. He ran the Colts offensive practices anyway. There is no doubt he could do both jobs. I think it would be fun to watch. I think the best place to do this is Kansas City. Let Romeo call the defensive plays and Manning run the offense. Meanwhile, have him train Matt Casell to take over in two years. Heck, let Cassell play a few games this year to give Manning’s body a rest.
Joe Tess Fish House
March 7th, 2012
2:09 pm
Heres a beter idea. The Flacons dont go after Payton cuz they are going to trade 4 Time Teabow instead.
El Bravo
March 7th, 2012
2:09 pm
I think you meant Rex Ryan is kind of a buffoon…
Manning and Falcon Fan
March 7th, 2012
2:11 pm
I bet it will be either Miami or Arizona. I would rather him go to the Dolphins because I sort of liked them back when Marino was there. I don’t really want Manning in the NFC either, so the Falcons wouldn’t have to meet him in the playoffs, unless it’s the Super Bowl. I know I am wishful thinking with that statement!
Burnt Weenie Sandwich
March 7th, 2012
2:12 pm
Before we made our coordinator hires, I wanted to seen Peyton come to Atlanta as Offensive Coordinator. Now, that that is not a possibility, here is one that would just be fun as a fan.
I would like to see Peyton as the first QB in the modern era to serve as Offensive Coordinator on the field. He ran the Colts offensive practices anyway. There is no doubt he could do both jobs.
)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
You’re joking right? Especially the part about Manning being the OC for the Falcons?….Please tell us you’re joking……No one can be that……..I don’t even think there is a word to describe the absurdity.
FIRST!!!!!!!.,..........................NOT!!!!!
March 7th, 2012
2:12 pm
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El Bravo
March 7th, 2012
2:12 pm
All that being said, he probably ends up with the Redskins. I’m sure Mike Shanahan can sell him on the fact that Shanahan won a couple of Superbowls with a veteran QB at the twilight of his career…
Burnt Weenie Sandwich
March 7th, 2012
2:14 pm
Teabow?
PACKERBACKER
March 7th, 2012
2:14 pm
Why do all you Falcon fans hate on Matt Ryan? He’s the only QB that’s had 3 winning seasons in a row here, and been in the playoffs 3 out of 4 years he’s been here. Not even the GREAT Michael Vick did that
weaseal
March 7th, 2012
2:16 pm
Heard the condo Peyton owns in Miami is pretty sweet no NFC team please !!!
Paul
March 7th, 2012
2:16 pm
I believe Manning should retire. He risks sustaining a life-altering injury by playing again. Aging quarterbacks have not fared well in new cities historically, with Joe Montana in KC being the most notable example. Kurt Warner is obviously the exception to that suggestion.
reebok
March 7th, 2012
2:18 pm
one of the radio guys this morning was saying manning would be a great fit for the jacksonville jaguars, but i don’t get that rationale. miami looks like a great fit…too bad the colts couldn’t make a 2-year deal with him to stay and mentor luck for a couple seasons and then hand it over at age 38, still young and a certain hall-of-famer.
Wutehvah
March 7th, 2012
2:19 pm
Agree with Paul… Manning should retire as a Colt. Nothing left to prove after a great career
Marcus Vick
March 7th, 2012
2:21 pm
I tink the falcons need to bail me out of jail and Ill be there quarterback.
VABravesFan
March 7th, 2012
2:21 pm
The Redskins will pay up for Manning if he’s healthy enough to play. They could get 2 or 3 good years out of him, and then fall back into mediocrity.
reebok
March 7th, 2012
2:21 pm
I certainly don’t hate Matt Ryan. He’s an OK QB and seems like a heck of a nice person. But I don’t think he’s progressing at all…he’s really not any better now than he was as a rookie. But HATE him? No.
Marcus Vick
March 7th, 2012
2:21 pm
And we will even win a supperbowl…
pb
March 7th, 2012
2:22 pm
Like Schultz said, I am not sure Peyton will even play again. Even if he does, how long? Do we want another Brett Favre situation, another guy that ended up playing too long? Hope not…
Whopper Dawg
March 7th, 2012
2:23 pm
He should play for the Falcons. With a real QB, we would have shot. No more being shut out in playoff games, just think about it.
In the meantime, Ryan could watch and learn how a real QB does it.
PACKERBACKER
March 7th, 2012
2:24 pm
How much can he progress with the coaches he’s had to teach him?
Jeff Schultz
March 7th, 2012
2:25 pm
The online sportsbook Bovada just posted these odds on Manning’s next team. Thought you would be interested. (BTW, first time I’ve ever seen 21-4.)
What team will Peyton Manning be a member of for game 1 of the 2013 Regular Season?
Miami Dolphins 2/1
Washington Redskins 13/4
Seattle Seahawks 7/2
Arizona Cardinals 7/2
New York Jets 21/4
Kansas City Chiefs 21/4
Joe Tess Fish House
March 7th, 2012
2:27 pm
I agree with whoper dawg. Ryan is no good 2 week of an arm QB. Just cut him, get Teabow to learn from Payton then move Payton to Ofensive cooridntor. By then Teabow will bread reday and the Flacons R bound 2 win many many Superbowels.
bigclaude
March 7th, 2012
2:33 pm
Smoke much crack their Joe Tess??!!
Seen (scandal) This (Taint the Saints) B4
March 7th, 2012
2:33 pm
What about New Orleans? Manning could rescue his dad’s old team from the latest scandal…I’m sure Drew self-righteous Brees will be holding out for a new contract…
saintsation777
March 7th, 2012
2:37 pm
Wow your sportswriter so hung up on my Saints overblown bounty story that he doesn’t know the diffence between Rex Ryan and Rex Grossman. LOL
Joe Tess Fish House
March 7th, 2012
2:41 pm
I dont do drugs. I dont get what U R sayin.
Sonny Clusters
March 7th, 2012
2:41 pm
Chipper has sore thighs and we’re talking about Peyton Manning? Where are the priorities? We was thinking Atlanta has never had a player like Peyton Manning unless it was Pete Maravich. What do you think, Jeff? We played with Phlegm Lattimore and he was good but he had a tricky neck, too. One time Phlegm Lattimore was looking right at us but his body was facing the other way.
Burnt Weenie Sandwich
March 7th, 2012
2:45 pm
We’ll see how overblown this bounty fiasco is when Goodell suspends Payton and Loomis for a year.
Loosing Managar = Loosing Record
March 7th, 2012
2:48 pm
Dont get me strated on Chipper and his injruies. Is that old guy ever heathly?
hmmmm.........
March 7th, 2012
2:48 pm
I agree with whopper bring in Peyton let him run the O, have Matt sit and learn it, and then let Matt take back over. Peyton doesn’t throw a great deep ball either. Ps I know im dreaming
italian_29
March 7th, 2012
2:48 pm
What is a Superbowel? A HUGE Walmart Butt?
italian_29
March 7th, 2012
2:51 pm
Wow Joe Tess, a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
LL2
March 7th, 2012
3:03 pm
Jeff Schultz – whatever happened to writers editing their material before posting? Your post is so sloppy it has content from the Redskins and Jets intertwined. That’s not a good thing for readers. Come on Shultzie – how hard is it to spend five minutes correcting errors before hitting the post button?
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/former-falcon-brooking-sued-1376462.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm
March 7th, 2012
3:03 pm
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markie mark
March 7th, 2012
3:06 pm
well, Joe Tess…as a start, its Tebow, not Teabow…. and this
By then Teabow will bread reday and the Flacons R bound 2 win many many Superbowels.
probably mean “by then Tebow will be ready and the Falcons are bound to win many, many Superbowls”…..somehow, I think you are not tongue tied, but are texting and are thumb tied……..
Joe Tess Fish House
March 7th, 2012
3:09 pm
Dude if U want to tlak football than pleeze do other wise go a way if U R going to pick on me.
Its OK to disagre with me but tell me why. U will be wrong but go a head and tell me why.
Larry
March 7th, 2012
3:10 pm
It will either be Miami or Seattle.
He doesn’t want to go up against his brother twice a year with Washington, and the last three on your list have invested too heavily in their current starting QB’s so why would they alienate them–and effectively destroy their progress–by bringing in a QB good for only 2-4 years.
The Vick family fortune
March 7th, 2012
3:11 pm
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/former-falcon-brooking-sued-1376462.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm
Seems we are not the only ones that can default on loans.
Way to go Brookings!
Mr Mojo
March 7th, 2012
3:13 pm
He is taking his talents to South Beach
BvgNeedsaHaircut
March 7th, 2012
3:14 pm
Joe Tess,
It hurts my eyes to try to read your comments…..
Kramer
March 7th, 2012
3:18 pm
Your first two teams make the most sense Jeff. I am pretty sure Manning will look at the front office and coaches as well as the players before making his decision. Out of those teams Miami should be the team he eventually picks. And you can bet he will play again because he is motivated to do just that, play and prove the Colts made a mistake.
BvgNeedsaHaircut
March 7th, 2012
3:19 pm
Joe Tess,
If you really want to know why people pick on you I’ll help you out….your spelling is so bad it’s hardly recognizable. Your sentences run on and make no sense.
Above all you sound like a dumbass when you post ” By then Teabow will bread reday”
Kramer
March 7th, 2012
3:22 pm
By the way, I say Jeff is really Joe Tess. It is his way to pay back some of the bloggers on here who make personal comments about his knowledge and writing. I say this because there is no way someone like Joe can be that stupid. It almost goes against human nature. Say it ain’t so Joe!
St Simons - we're on Island time
March 7th, 2012
3:44 pm
I had this surgery. I don’t see how he could play NFL football after it.
Coach Ralph Fontaine
March 7th, 2012
3:44 pm
Denver is the best place for Manning, great defense, great coach. He puts them in the AFC champ game. Why would he play in the NFC. Too Many great QBs’, Rogers, Brees, E. Manning, and good QBs, Stafford, Ryan, Newton, Cutler. Who is in the AFC, Brady and ummm. It will be an AFC team and Denver is the best option. It will not be about money but about a ring. To do something no other great QB has done, leave your team and take another to a SB.
TheAntiMe
March 7th, 2012
3:46 pm
No matter which team Peyton Manning signs with you can pretty much count on his contract being structured so that no more than 50% of the money is guaranteed in salary and/or bonus money and around 50% or more of the total contract being earned by Manning via incentive clauses based on his actual performance.
Manning will most likely have the opportunity to be paid very handsomely with his next contract but it will not be as risky as all that because his next team will be sure to benefit as well, as Manning will likely have to meet performance-driven goals for much of the money to be earned by him in what will surely be a heavily weighted incentive based contract.
Joe Tess Fish House
March 7th, 2012
3:49 pm
OK….So U all dont like me. Fine I just wont post here N E more. Im tired of your little click N E way. None of U no much about football 2 begin with so I will be beter off!
Later suggers!
Camaro Bob
March 7th, 2012
3:51 pm
I kind of liek the idea of Teabow coming here. Hes a winer and a good christan 2. This team need a palyer like Teabow.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 7th, 2012
3:54 pm
Jim Irsay is the latest example of why the One Dimensional QB is a dying breed.
The Mike Vick prototype is the new mold of qbs in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers, Tim Tebow, RG3, Luck, Big Ben, The Guy in Carolina etc.
What’s going on with Peyton Manning & Drew Brees is the latest example of owners not putting players before franchise. Only the Falcants would put CHOKE before success.
One final note: Has Vick ever had to fight for a big contract? I rest my case.
HA HA HA
It’s over folks……………..no more one dimensional non athletic qbssssssssssssss
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 7th, 2012
3:56 pm
I wouldn’t be surprise though if Peyton is wearing a Falcant uniform this season.
I mean think about it…………..CHOKE or Manning?
HA HA HA
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 7th, 2012
3:57 pm
You guys foolishly compared CHOKE to Manning. Calling him the next Peyton and crap
like that. Well guys you may get your wish…………….
The REAL Peyton and nott a knock-off like CHOKE
Bad options
March 7th, 2012
3:58 pm
Kansas City is the only suitable option of the 5 mentioned. He’s too old to rebuild so Miami, Arizona and Washington are out because they’re not legitimate contenders. The Jets already have a talented qb. Sanchez is not as good as Manning, of course, but the gap between the two isn’t as big as people think. Kansas City is only a contender because their division is weak. If Manning wants another ring, he might be out of luck. If he just wants a challenge, then his next 3 years will be all he can ask for.
Hollywould
March 7th, 2012
4:10 pm
choke/ what was vick’s record last year?
italian_29
March 7th, 2012
4:19 pm
Joe Tess said that he is leaving and then promptly posts as Camaro Bob.
italian_29
March 7th, 2012
4:21 pm
Payton is a Winer, HAHAHAHAHA.
italian_29
March 7th, 2012
4:22 pm
Sorry, Teabow is a winer. HAHAHAHAHA.
Camaro Bob
March 7th, 2012
4:24 pm
OK U can pick on Vick all U want but at least he can throw the ball deep. Haw far can Ryan throw it? Not even 20 yards I bet.
Guyr
March 7th, 2012
4:27 pm
Why is nobody mentioning Denver? Elway doesn’t want that freakshow for a second season, he wants a real quarterback – he can get one and get a sweet deal from Jacksonville or the Dolphins for the half-season wonder.
Camaro Bob
March 7th, 2012
4:28 pm
I dont no what you R talking about. I just started postng a litle awhile ago.
Bud Wiser
March 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
Best fit for Manning: Tennessee Titans
He could really stick it to Irsay in the same division.
Revenge.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
Hollywould
March 7th, 2012
4:10 pm
choke/ what was vick’s record last year
__________________________________________________
I have one thing to say……………….
0-3 & ZERO offensive points in the playoffs………………………..
HA HA HA
Camaro Bob
March 7th, 2012
4:34 pm
I must say that Joe Tess has some decint ideas about football.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 7th, 2012
4:35 pm
CHOKE is the missing link to the Falcants winning in the playoffs………………..
Peyton is the missing piece……………………
I just may take out my Falcons jersey if that happens………………….
You know Blank is already negotiating………………
HA HA HA
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 7th, 2012
4:36 pm
All CHOKE is doing is holding up another roster spot.
He needs to fulfill his destiny as a clipboard holder and ride that pine………….
HA HA HA
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Camaro Bob
March 7th, 2012
4:46 pm
U R wrong. Tim Teabow is the 1 2 take the Flacons to the Superbowel. Hes already won a playof game. Ryan hasnt Hes not as old as Payton and he is a good christan.
Ken Stallings
March 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
It’s not merely a risk. It is a foolish and myopic move. Irsay will regret this.
Mora less Petrino
March 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
The weekly Jeff Schultz Bloggers Remedial Grammar and Spelling meeting will be held tonight at the Holiday Inn on Holcomb Bridge Road. If you post here, attendance is mandatory. 7:00-9:00. Refreshments will be available.
Get a life dude
March 7th, 2012
5:02 pm
So this moron that calls himself Matt CHOKE Ryan, does he have a life other than running down Matt Ryan? Probably. Choking on stuff I would guess. By the way, Manning would not fit with the Taints. Manning has class.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 7th, 2012
5:03 pm
Antonio Pierce was forced to retire for the same injury. Peyton Manning could be one blitz away from being paralyzed.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 7th, 2012
5:05 pm
0-3 in the playoffs & ZERO points in the playoffs……………..
Next comment?
HA HA HA
Get a life dude
March 7th, 2012
5:07 pm
You obviously have a strange man love for Ryan.
Dog Island Gator
March 7th, 2012
5:15 pm
This is some of the funniest stuff I’ve ever read on here. Tears of laughter. Keep it comin Joe, Italian and Camaro. Brings me back to the red panties days, funny stuff.
Birddroppings
March 7th, 2012
5:25 pm
Why not the Falcons. The Braves already have Chipper who is on the DL more than he plays so the Falcons might as well have a QB who might not play again. Throw that money away.
atlvol55
March 7th, 2012
5:38 pm
I’m surprised the Titans aren’t mentioned more.
1. Peyton is a God in Tennessee.
2. Peyton loves to run the ball but the Colts just couldn’t the last three years. He would LOVE to have Chris Johnson as a running back.
3. Peyton’s wife is from Memphis I think.
4. A little revenge toward the Colts couldn’t hurt.
I think Denver or the Jets are possiblilites too. For some reason, I just don’t think it will be Miami.
Who knows, it could be a wild card that no one is thinking about at all.
Atlcracker
March 7th, 2012
6:02 pm
I watched the press conference. Manning could only turn his head about 30 degrees before he had to start to turn his shoulders to look at the guy standing to his left. He might be able to get by in a shotgun but would be severly impaired operating under center. Medical journals say once you have documented nerve damage from a disc (muscle weakness and/or atrophy) you can relieve pain but you only have a 50 % chance of restoring function with surgery. Nerves aren’t muscles. You can’t make them better with exercise. They either get better or they don’t.
Mora less Petrino
March 7th, 2012
6:26 pm
If Boras is his agent, I bet the Yankees will sign him!
Rtruth
March 7th, 2012
6:41 pm
You’re right Choke. Vick lets his dogs do all the fighting.
Sid
March 7th, 2012
6:43 pm
I am stunned at the number of nimrods who have mentioned Houston. Why not Denver…….? Tebow isn’t a Mesiah and probably his Lin moment is just that….a moment. Manning will play some of his best football this year (given he has some protection). Would I like to see him suit up for the Falcons? I’d like to see it just for fun but he would get killed behind our O line. He is a class act and will end up in the Colts front office ie Elway, I have no doubt that has already been cemented. Wouldn’t it be fun to see him in the Super Bowl 2/3/13 in New Orleans. But here is the best part, we know the opponent won’t be the Saints.
Dawgdad (The Original)
March 7th, 2012
6:45 pm
Arthur you say you want to win a Superbowl, well here is your chance. Peyton throwing to Julio and Roddy, and Gonzales, wow!
doc
March 7th, 2012
7:24 pm
nerve regeneration is 1 mm per day. i dont know how much he lost but it is going to obviously take a long time to get it back. there is no evil person here, it is life. who in irsay’s shoes would pla it any other way? good luck to peyton, a classy guy who is smart enough to know when to hang it up on top vs getting a beat down and show us a side we never want to see like we did with the quintessential colt qb mr. unitas. watching him in a charger uniform was blasphemy. peyton is rich enough and able to go to the booth with a plumb where i hope he can hang it up before it gets ugly. wait another year if you have to peyton.
Monday Morning QB
March 7th, 2012
7:28 pm
The Vick Years
Dog Fighting
Weed Smoking
Flipping off Fans
Spreading Herpes
Losing Seasons
No Rings
No Class
No Brains
No Effort
But at least he could throw the deep ball and run fast
Anyone that supports that a$$ clown is beyong ignorant.
daisy the cloned sheep
March 7th, 2012
8:04 pm
Arizona is intriguing with Fitgerald and the Warner experiment, but Miami will have 3 first rounders on the offensive line to protect his neck (and a pretty good defense). Depends on money as usual.
Joe Tess Fish House
March 7th, 2012
8:42 pm
Hey. Teabow is the messiah and I sure hope the Brocos give up on him so the Flacons can sigh him. The only problem is the Falcons have Dummytroff as the GM and it will never hapen sense he have Matt cant throw more then 20 yards Ryan on the rooster. A man can dream
Peyton Manning
March 7th, 2012
8:55 pm
No way I’m coming to Atlanta. You people are too country, and I only play in domes bigger than my noggin. Dream on, Joe Tess, your best bet is to replace Matty Ice’s arms with that robot arm from Terminator 2. And put that chip in his brain too, so he won’t forget his objectives: scoring touchdowns NOT FIELD GOALS!
Chef Boyardee
March 7th, 2012
9:07 pm
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hind tit
March 7th, 2012
9:48 pm
It’s just not worth the chance for more money, which he don’t need and for the glory, which he already has. One freak sandwich hit to the upper body could paralyze him from the neck down for the rest of his life. There is nothing else to gain or prove but the rest of his life to lose. I hope he has a long talk with mom and dad about this life changing possibility.
Pete
March 7th, 2012
10:13 pm
San Francisco? Wasn’t Jim Harbaugh the QB at the colts prior to Manning?
falconfreak
March 7th, 2012
10:33 pm
All of you guys are wrong. Peyton is going to be the new head coach of the VOLS!
tom
March 7th, 2012
11:13 pm
Why did I read this. Waste of time.
dcb
March 7th, 2012
11:23 pm
This is not a matter of if or where Manning will play. Rather it is a matter of “why”? He’s always been a class act. No doubt already a guaranteed Hall of Famer and obviously financially well set for life. Forgetting for a moment the issue of why risk further injury. I don’t blame the Colts for hedging on paying him a 28 mil when there are questions if he will or should ever play again. So the bottom line – If Manning is serious about always wanting to be a one team career player, then voluntarily give up the 28 mil bonus. But if his agent wouldn’t allow him to do that, retire from putting his neck on the firing line. There will always be plenty of room for him in the sport. He’s the best representative/spokesperson for professional football that in my 70 years I have ever seen.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 7th, 2012
11:45 pm
If the Falcons are smart, Manning should be facing other teams as a Falcon, not facing the Falcons.
falco 1
March 8th, 2012
3:31 am
Falcons should try and get payton matt Is not a sb quaterback
Dirty Dawg
March 8th, 2012
3:54 am
Vol55 beat me to it but why not the Titans…for all the reasons he mentioned. Then after a year or two he very well may end up coaching the Volunteers…sorry Derek but unless you win an SEC Championship or something, and maybe that wouldn’t be enough, you wouldn’t stand a chance, after all Gods don’t come along all that often.
Trade 4 Tim Teabow
March 8th, 2012
6:45 am
Do it now!
Bill
March 8th, 2012
6:53 am
Niners.Easy division,Great defense,serviceable receivers,very good tight end and running game.They were two punt receiving gaffes from the Super Bowl.No way is that team 100% sold on Alex Smith.
JSS
March 8th, 2012
6:57 am
Paul
March 7th, 2012
2:16 pm
“Aging quarterbacks have not fared well in new cities historically, with Joe Montana in KC being the most notable example.”
People never do their homework when they make that statement. Montana was 17-8 in last two years in KC. He led them to 2 straight years of playoff appearances. He won as many playoff games as Favre did in last three playoff appearances. With the exceptions of the AFC championship in 93 where Buffalo throttled the Chiefs, Montana played some of the best playoff football of his later career, especially considering that he was saddled with the life sapping coaching of Marty Schottenheimer! That divisional round shootout between Moon and Montana in 93 at Houston was one of the great head-to-head battles in last 20 years. Watch online if you get a chance…
Jess
March 8th, 2012
7:04 am
Kind of a buffoon? Look up buffoon in a dictionary….
JSS
March 8th, 2012
7:18 am
The Titans receivers are only slightly better the Jaguars. There is some upside in a couple of them; but that Team rises and fall on Chris Johnson’s talents.
The team where he’d be a good fit is Arizona; they’d take a big hit on the Kolb contract. Some of you are missing the bigger cap pictures. It is too bad Denver has put them self in a corner, they have the money and a veteran coach who knows when get out of the way. Seattle has no cap room, but with Lynch signed in that division, I’d been throwing my available cap space at him and showing Whitehurst and Jackson door as quick as possible! But the team that really needs to his first and fast is inept Redskins. But here is the question to ask in Washington, do you really want to expose yourself to overcoaching gene that has evolved in Mike Shanahan’s brain?
Rodster
March 8th, 2012
8:44 am
It was a risk either way for the Colts. Not a Colts fan (and certainly not an Irsay fan) but I can see how it was a difficult situation. I admire Manning and as far as the announcement went it was really handled with class on both Irsay’s and Manning’s part.
And to Joe Tess Fish House comment about the Falcon’s replacing Ryan. Shut up.
Trade 4 Tim Teabow
March 8th, 2012
8:44 am
4 get Payton Maning. The Flacons need Time Teabow!
Camaro Bob
March 8th, 2012
8:46 am
I saw that Joe Tess had left and wont be back cuz of all the hate towrds him. I have to agree with im thou that Matt Ryan is 2 weeked armed to play in the Nfl. Teabow is the 1 the Flacons need 2 get. Hes a winer and a good christan.
Sid
March 8th, 2012
8:55 am
falco 1
March 8th, 2012
3:31 am
matt Is not a sb quaterback
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Not yet………..
gdawginkalamazoo
March 8th, 2012
9:29 am
My guess is Miami.
What a way to go out in Indy. Class all the way. The new phrase for an icon to leave his long time team, “He put the Peyton on that exit”. I am sure glad he didn’t “Favre it up”.
I do wish he would just call it a day. I hear what the doctors are saying but the spinal cord it not something you want to take a chance with. He is HOF, has the ring and the kids to play with. Nobody would second guess him on calling it a career.
Gator Mike
March 8th, 2012
9:39 am
falcon freak: I got a chuckle out of your comment about Peyton coaching the VOLS. It may happen some day, and your prognosis is a good one.
Peyton is an amazing player. I watched him twice in the Swamp. Even though he never beat the GATORS, it was not his fault. The VOL offense with him at QB and Cuttclif (sp) as the offensive coordinator was dangerous. The VOL defense during those years was not that good. I am sure that many DAWG Fans saw the same thing.
I wish him the best because he is a class act.
St Simons - we're on Island time
March 8th, 2012
9:39 am
Denver, Denver, Denver,
But I think he might retire. I had that surgery .
I don’t see how you play NFL football after it.
Joe Tess, you’re funny as hell. I get it. Pro-level stuff.
Felix
March 8th, 2012
9:41 am
Yeah, sure Irsay, money had nothing to do with.
William Smith
March 8th, 2012
9:56 am
Peyton needs a good offensive line to prevent injury. If he signs with Washington he will not make it through the first 4 games. This is the best time for Peyton to retire. This reminds me of Bret Favre the first season he was great but after that the crash.
1eyedJack
March 8th, 2012
10:15 am
He needs to mount his colt and ride off into the sunset. I’d hate to see him end up with a bone sticking out of his neck, ala Joe Thiesman.
azdawg
March 8th, 2012
10:40 am
His destiny will eventually take him to Tenn where he’ll take over as HC of the Vols.
I'm here now
March 8th, 2012
11:23 am
Looks like Joe Tess had to go to recess………..was waiting for the teacher to tell him computer time was up.
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March 8th, 2012
3:28 pm
this is becoming about as boring as Tebow talk
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March 8th, 2012
3:30 pm
you know what? I don’t need nfl news 365 days a year.
what’s going on with college recruiting?!
mrb
March 8th, 2012
4:07 pm
Shouldn’t the headline read – “Colt’s taking a gamble without Manning”
Really?
March 8th, 2012
4:12 pm
I was at a bar last weekend and there was a fat dirty guy begging for change out front. I thought it was strange a homeless guy would be so fat but the guy was so dirty and smelled really badly. The guy walking ahead of me had a Falcons sweater on and the homeless guy started yelling “Ryan sucks Ryan sucks I know because I’m Joe Tess Fish House”
I thought I was hearing things so I threw a handful of change on the ground and as the bum scrambled to pick it up I asked him what he said about a fish house. He grinned at me as he crawled through the trash someone had pelted him with and said “I’m famous I’m Joe Tess Fish House.” It was very strange but it’s a true story.
Bravesfan79
March 8th, 2012
4:14 pm
Joe/ comaro bob: your a trip man, thanks for the laughs. But i agree with you, Tebow is the man! And when he reaches the superbowl, Tebow ill raise up his staff like Moses, and God will send down lightning killing the opposing team, and victory will be ours!
2 bad he didnt play for us in 98, that lightning idea would of helped out alot against the broncos. ; /
Bravesfan79
March 8th, 2012
4:19 pm
Sanchez sucks, adding Manning and a free agent top reciever would make the Jets AFC favorites. That being said, i dont think their big ego (all talk) deserves to win a title. So id rather see him go to Arizona or Miami.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 8th, 2012
4:37 pm
falco 1
March 8th, 2012
3:31 am
Falcons should try and get payton matt Is not a sb quaterback
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You are being kind…………CHOKE is not even a playoff qb………….
HA HA HA
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
March 8th, 2012
4:43 pm
Cutting CHOKE would make the Falcants favorites in the NFC South