Colts Officially Release Peyton Manning (QB Thread #11)

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

I tuned into ESPN radio yesterday a couple of times and every time I heard someone say the Skins are not contenders for Peyton, citing this as the sole reason.

I wanted to scream. It's stupid and is obviously ESPN's talking point this week.

The Skins embarrassed the Giants with Grossman TWICE and Peyton has never backed down from challenges. He's one of the toughest competitors and hardest workers in the NFL...I doubt he's afraid of his little brother, the interception machine.

Manning on the Skins would vault us over the Giants. The NFC East is a very competitive division and the only thing that seems to really separate the teams is QB play. Us and the Cowboys have been suffering from inconsistent QBs. The Eagles never seem to have a starter who can stay healthy whether it was McNabb or is Vick now.

Add a top QB to any of the teams behind the Giants in the standings and they move to the top.

Tony romo is not inconsistent, dude is a straight baller, 30 tds a year almost

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Tony romo is not inconsistent, dude is a straight baller, 30 tds a year almost

I think the inconsistency comes in December and January. A la 1 playoff win. His regular season doesn't translate to the post season.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I don't think a lot of people appreciate how good it is to have options for our QB situation. We have the opportunity to make a run at one of the best QBs of the past 10+ years, while using all of the draft picks and our cap space to build up the team. We also have the opportunity to trade up (since we seem to have the resource to do so) and draft a very good prospect coming out of college, while using our cap money and remaining draft picks to build up the team.

Both of these options can bring big rewards and they have their risks, just like anything else in the NFL. However, I would much rather have these options then being in a situation where we don't have a shot at RG3, we have no cap room, we have no shot at the Manning sweepstakes, and our best options at QB are Flynn, Henne, Orton, or Grossman.

Good points. Opportunities like these don't come along often, we need to take advantage of one of them.

[Ruhskins]

So much for the Redskins not being an option to Manning....

Are the Redskins on Manning's short list? - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

Man, Elway sure wants to find a way to get rid of Tebow. Or at least not have him be the only option at QB. I hope we don't hear of Elway being struck by lighting for wanting to bench Mile High Jesus.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I don't think a lot of people appreciate how good it is to have options for our QB situation. We have the opportunity to make a run at one of the best QBs of the past 10+ years, while using all of the draft picks and our cap space to build up the team. We also have the opportunity to trade up (since we seem to have the resource to do so) and draft a very good prospect coming out of college, while using our cap money and remaining draft picks to build up the team.

Both of these options can bring big rewards and they have their risks, just like anything else in the NFL. However, I would much rather have these options then being in a situation where we don't have a shot at RG3, we have no cap room, we have no shot at the Manning sweepstakes, and our best options at QB are Flynn, Henne, Orton, or Grossman.

Voice of reason! Very good point. I think I haven't been looking at it that way simply because I'm fearful of PM signing more than it excites me. You're absolutely right though, regardless of what QB decisions are made, mgmt. got in a good position to do something.

[Chico23231]

Interesting take by Tony Dungy stating Peyton could go anywhere but he would NOT come to a team in the NFC East to compete against his brother for a playoff spot in that division.

Anybody buying this? Dungy knows Peyton pretty well.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

So much for the Redskins not being an option to Manning....

Are the Redskins on Manning's short list? - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

Man, Elway sure wants to find a way to get rid of Tebow. Or at least not have him be the only option at QB. I hope we don't hear of Elway being struck by lighting for wanting to bench Mile High Jesus.

I think some people have really underestimated the mutual respect between Manning and Shanahan. I think these guys would love the chance to work together.

And the thing about not wanting to play against Eli twice a year is so overblown. I think they would both embrace the challenge head on. Maybe it wouldn't be an ideal situation, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

[SkinzWin]

Five thoughts: Peyton Manning and the Redskins | Washington Examiner

[Alvin Walton]

Consider the rivalry that may be in the family.
If Peyton gets another SB ring while being an NFC East resident.....thats one more that Eli doesnt get.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think he'll be ready to throw, I mean he's been throwing already

You may think so but he still needs to prove it.

The concern is not just if he will he be ready throw but when will he be ready to throw. The timing could be a problem for some or all of the teams that are interested in him.

Let's say he's now at 80%. When will he be at 100%? This week? Before the draft? Before preseason? Ever?

The risk of signing PM is too great until he can clear this hurdle. The longer it takes, the more teams that will decide to go in another direction.

If I were going to handicap this race, I'd move up the teams who are in a position to wait longer than most of the others.

[mredskins]

Peyton Manning aims to pick team within week, sources say - ESPN

Good watch.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think some people have really underestimated the mutual respect between Manning and Shanahan. I think these guys would love the chance to work together.

And the thing about not wanting to play against Eli twice a year is so overblown. I think they would both embrace the challenge head on. Maybe it wouldn't be an ideal situation, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

That is brought up in this video also.

Peyton Manning aims to pick team within week, sources say - ESPN

[MTK]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

You may think so but he still needs to prove it.

The concern is not just if he will he be ready throw but when will he be ready to throw. The timing could be a problem for some or all of the teams that are interested in him.

Let's say he's now at 80%. When will he be at 100%? This week? Before the draft? Before preseason? Ever?

The risk of signing PM is too great until he can clear this hurdle. The longer it takes, the more teams that will decide to go in another direction.

I don't think the risk is that great, not enough to prevent someone from signing him in the next 2 weeks.

He's already been throwing, he's obviously not 100% yet but from all indications once the nerve regenerates it's all downhill from there. Right now he's probably just working on regaining strength and re-establishing the muscle memory of throwing.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Interesting take by Tony Dungy stating Peyton could go anywhere but he would NOT come to a team in the NFC East to compete against his brother for a playoff spot in that division.

Anybody buying this? Dungy knows Peyton pretty well.

I buy that 100%. He is not coming here no matter what we offer him. Why would he come to the team that needs the most work and then have to go against his brother 2 or 3 times a year. I think they enjoy the times they do play against each other but not in this case.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

That is brought up in this video also.

Peyton Manning aims to pick team within week, sources say - ESPN

Can you give a quick summary?

I can't play the video at work.