Fan in San Diego Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Why not play here? Realistically what other team is begging for his services? All the big market teams have their QB's. Except the Jets maybe. Would Dallas dump Romo for Manning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) No, too much risk, just watching his movements on the sidelines is scary, he doesn't seem to have any range in movement in the neck area, as his whole upper body follows his head when he looks side to side. I can't believe that this would still be the case several months removed from surgery. I'm no doctor, but from my casual observation, he doesn't look like he could suit up again and be nearly as effective as he used to be. I wouldn't blame for trying to get paid one last time though, and it will likely happen. Edited January 27, 2012 by Cookiemonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 No, too much risk, just watching his movements on the sidelines is scary, he doesn't seem to have any range in movement in the neck area, as his whole upper body follows his head when he looks side to side. I can't believe that this would still be the case several months removed from surgery. I'm no doctor, but from my casual observation, he doesn't look like he could suit up again and be nearly as effective as he used to be. I wouldn't blame for trying to get paid one last time though, and it will likely happen. Yeah nerve damage is no joke… which anyone who has damaged a nerve can readily tell you. There's considerable doubt whether Manning will ever play again and I think it would be good to see if he actually can pass a team's physical before going any further with this. But by all means, carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) I think the Colts are going to draft Luck or RG3. If I was the Colts I would make RG3 the pick. If they do pick a QB Mannings days are numbered. If they choose to move on from Peyton , which to me is more likely now that Polian isn't there.... We do have the cap room...just thinking out loud. Great thread. First time I have heard this out the box idea. How could a future HOFer would consider thier career complete without playing for the bills. The o line, wr's and tight end talent are just as good as indys sb teams. With the stout d it's not like they would put him in harms way or ask too much of him. I am sure Chan would be willing to scrap the spread offense and let him call his own plays. What NFL gm wouldn't want a 60 million dollar backup... Cold weather and outdoors was always his forte What qb wanting one last shot wouldn't want to go into one of the toughest divisions with two opposing stout defenses And the concensus top qb in the game? Eating chicken wings would provide good neck calisthenics He'd be the first manning to actully play in new York... And.... They could get dingy too! Great thread. Edited January 27, 2012 by over 20 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Great thread. First time I have heard this out the box idea. How could a future HOFer would consider thier career complete without playing for the bills. The o line, wr's and tight end talent are just as good as indys sb teams. With the stout d it's not like they would put him in harms way or ask too much of him. I am sure Chan would be willing to scrap the spread offense and let him call his own plays. What NFL gm wouldn't want a 60 million dollar backup... Cold weather and outdoors was always his forte What qb wanting one last shot wouldn't want to go into one of the toughest divisions with two opposing stout defenses And the concensus top qb in the game? Eating chicken wings would provide good neck calisthenics He'd be the first manning to actully play in new York... And.... They could get dingy too! Great thread. Well, that about sums things up for me nicely, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 With manning and irsay having a war of sorts thru the media the sun is setting further on manning's time in Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 He'd sooner retire than play for the Bills He'd play here just to show everyone he could, plus being a competitor he'd play anywhere. That being said sign him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) I'd go for a one year deal based on playing time. An injured Manning is way better than Fitz. Manning KNOWS how to win and handle success. With the stout d it's not like they would put him in harms way or ask too much of him. The Bils D or the opponents D? If its the Bills D - does it matter? When has Manning had a top Defense in Indy in recent history? Edited January 27, 2012 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 NO...I know 3 people who have had the same surgery. He will NEVER return to form...He may have a year or two left...probably above average, but he will never be the same. Said people, to this day, struggle with neck pain and numbness in their extremities...YEARS later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st pete gogolak Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I put this in a different thread but it disappeared into the ether. Assuming Manning is healthy and assuming the Colts don't pay him the March bonus and he becomes a free agent (two pretty big IFs, especially the former), there is one team that absolutely should make a run at Manning. It's not the Jets, Dolphins or Redskins. Each of those teams is a mess. It's certainly not the Bills. It' the 49'ers. Alex Smith is Ryan Fitzpatrick with a lower interception ratio. He's a free agent. No need to resign him. They have a monster defense, great tight end, good running game and young and improving o-line. Sign one of the veteran free agent wideouts, use your #1 pick on a wideout, plug Manning into that mix and you're next year's favorite to win the Super Bowl. You're not even mortgaging your "future". 49'ers spent #2 round pick last year on Colin Kaepernick. You could groom him behind Manning for another year or two like Packers did with Rogers. It make too much sense not to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I put this in a different thread but it disappeared into the ether. Assuming Manning is healthy and assuming the Colts don't pay him the March bonus and he becomes a free agent (two pretty big IFs, especially the former), there is one team that absolutely should make a run at Manning. It's not the Jets, Dolphins or Redskins. Each of those teams is a mess. It's certainly not the Bills. It' the 49'ers. Alex Smith is Ryan Fitzpatrick with a lower interception ratio. He's a free agent. No need to resign him. They have a monster defense, great tight end, good running game and young and improving o-line. Sign one of the veteran free agent wideouts, use your #1 pick on a wideout, plug Manning into that mix and you're next year's favorite to win the Super Bowl. You're not even mortgaging your "future". 49'ers spent #2 round pick last year on Colin Kaepernick. You could groom him behind Manning for another year or two like Packers did with Rogers. It make too much sense not to happen. This is what I have thought for some time as well. Currnet Niners are the type of team an all world qb wants to take his last shot. Actually bears similarity to the bikes when favre went. Ravens ironically are the next most similar situation. Only difference there is there is likely even more urgency to win now or never, and at the same time the qb situation is better. But still, flacco is no manning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Why would Peyton want to come here? We would need to improve the line and the WR corp and give him far more control of the playcalling than Chan would tolerate Our O-line is better than the crud he was playing with the last few seasons in Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Our O-line is better than the crud he was playing with the last few seasons in Indy. We don't have the weapons to complement the OL, to make the blocking better than what he had. Bell isn't good enough at 100%, which he seldom is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 The writing is on the wall Peyton Manning WILL NOT BE A COLT in the 2012 season!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Syracuse Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I think the Colts are going to draft Luck or RG3. If I was the Colts I would make RG3 the pick. If they do pick a QB Mannings days are numbered. If they choose to move on from Peyton , which to me is more likely now that Polian isn't there.... We do have the cap room...just thinking out loud. I am all for it if we could get rid of Fitz's big contract. Isn't he due a big bonus in March? We won't know Peytons health until later than that I am afraid. We can't afford both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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