NFL: Where will Peyton Manning end up?
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J-E-T-S, Jets Jets Jets.
Picture it, both Manning brothers in the same city and the biggest media market? Its possible.
Picture it, both Manning brothers in the same city and the biggest media market? Its possible.
The only thing that makes me cringe about the 49ers is Alex Smith finally turned that corner on expectations this last season - he finally lived up to them. Granted, he benefits from an outstanding running game and one of the best defenses in the league, but he himself was actually good as well. You're going to reward and reaffirm him by bringing in a great QB on the decline for perhaps a slightly greater chance at winning the Super Bowl for the next 3-4 years? I get the answer to this question is "yes", I'm just saying Alex's career in SF is over if you do this.
At least with Matt Schaub, he as well has possibly 3-4 years left, and this guy has spent parts of the last 3 years on the injured list.
If I were a betting man I would say Miami.
-Already has a house in Miami
-Owner with deep pockets
-Coaching staff with a rookie HC and Sherman as their OC
-No clear cut QB already and Henne would be a good back-up
-Good running game with Bush
-Good receiver with Marshall
-Good TE with Fasano
-Good O-Line with Long, Incognito, etc...
-Good defense that will keep them competitive and/or win games
-And this....
As a longtime Phinfan, I would like to see a HEALTHY Manning in Miami, and it's beginning to look more and more likely everyday. He will not play in the NFC for fear of playing against his brother and hurting his chances of going to the SB again. I also don't believe he would play in a cold weather home stadium.
Well, for the one person that voted for the Redskins:
Source -- Washington Redskins acquire No. 2 overall pick from St. Louis Rams - ESPN
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Source -- Washington Redskins acquire No. 2 overall pick from St. Louis Rams - ESPN
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Just saw this go across the bottom line.
Next 3 1st round picks + their 2nd round pick this year for the #2 spot. WOW.
I would say I would want to go to the Washington Redskins, on these grounds:
+they have a defense that was good last year and projects to be better this year with their young pass rushers and lineman, they might even be ready to "win now" on the defensive side of the ball
+Washington has a lot of cap room and the capacity to bring in Peyton Manning with a high salary, as well as Reggie Wayne and Jeff Saturday to help keep him comfortable, given him a good target, and secure the offensive line
+their coach did well with John Elway at the sunset of his career, and won two Super Bowls with him, so I do not see a reason he could not do the same with Manning in the next couple of years
+Santana Moss, Roy Helu, etc. so the Redskins at least have some weapons for Peyton to work with, and certainly no worse than the stuff he left behind in Indianapolis (besides Harrison and Wayne)
+the NFC East is actually something of an empty shell right now... the Eagles were overrated and #7 is on his way out, the Giants are really streaky, and the Cowboys are teetering between getting old and starting to rebuild again
+they have a high draft pick that could turn into an offensive lineman or a new receiver for Manning to rely on for the next couple of years
Of course, Washington would have a lot of downsides, too...
-the NFC is (overall) stronger than the AFC at current
-he would have to pay Eli twice a year for that circus
-Washington has a habit of signing big name free agents that flop
-I don't know how well Manning would get along with Dan Snyder
-it is a big market in a big market division, and I think Manning might want to stay in a place where the national media under-reports you in flyover country
I just think the team itself and the cap space gives them the most to work with Manning and in bringing around his supporting cast. I don't know if it will actually happen, but I figure the offer of, "a good, young, gelling defense, a top-10 pick of an offensive player of your choice, and as much of your support cast from the Colts that you are wanting, in a division with no obvious roadblocks." Washington had abysmal quarterback play last year, and Manning might be their ticket to turning that around finally. Of course, same could be true of a few other contenders, like Kansas City and Arizona, too.
+they have a defense that was good last year and projects to be better this year with their young pass rushers and lineman, they might even be ready to "win now" on the defensive side of the ball
+Washington has a lot of cap room and the capacity to bring in Peyton Manning with a high salary, as well as Reggie Wayne and Jeff Saturday to help keep him comfortable, given him a good target, and secure the offensive line
+their coach did well with John Elway at the sunset of his career, and won two Super Bowls with him, so I do not see a reason he could not do the same with Manning in the next couple of years
+Santana Moss, Roy Helu, etc. so the Redskins at least have some weapons for Peyton to work with, and certainly no worse than the stuff he left behind in Indianapolis (besides Harrison and Wayne)
+the NFC East is actually something of an empty shell right now... the Eagles were overrated and #7 is on his way out, the Giants are really streaky, and the Cowboys are teetering between getting old and starting to rebuild again
+they have a high draft pick that could turn into an offensive lineman or a new receiver for Manning to rely on for the next couple of years
Of course, Washington would have a lot of downsides, too...
-the NFC is (overall) stronger than the AFC at current
-he would have to pay Eli twice a year for that circus
-Washington has a habit of signing big name free agents that flop
-I don't know how well Manning would get along with Dan Snyder
-it is a big market in a big market division, and I think Manning might want to stay in a place where the national media under-reports you in flyover country
I just think the team itself and the cap space gives them the most to work with Manning and in bringing around his supporting cast. I don't know if it will actually happen, but I figure the offer of, "a good, young, gelling defense, a top-10 pick of an offensive player of your choice, and as much of your support cast from the Colts that you are wanting, in a division with no obvious roadblocks." Washington had abysmal quarterback play last year, and Manning might be their ticket to turning that around finally. Of course, same could be true of a few other contenders, like Kansas City and Arizona, too.
They won't be going after Manning after their draft trade today. You don't give up that many 1st round picks unless you are going after a QB in the draft.
I stand corrected. I wrote my blurb before seeing the news feed. Hence, I agree, RG3 is a Redskin, and my vote for Manning is now the Cardinals. It's much the same situation, only it is even a weaker division this time.
Manning down to Cards and Broncos?
Looks likes he's down to Arizona or Denver. AFC west is much weaker than NFC west. Niners are rolling, and with the trade the rams made along with Fisher as HC the Rams are a solid number 2 in that division. Come on Peyton, come to Denver!
DJ Williams is out few a few games, throw him in at linebacker and let him smite people.
Oh man how this would make me a killing. Yes please. People out here would think they have won the SB already, and he will (IMO, at least) win the West by himself.
Specially if like that link suggests that we could also get wayne and maybe clark too. Oh hell yeah.
