The Big Rumor: If The Colts Take Luck, Then Manning Could Be...

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well, the actual Tweet was:

"One of the people who's opinion at ESPN I trust the most says Peyton + Saturday to Redskins is VERY likely.. So, I have to warm up to it?"

Not sure where he implies trade there

Someone on this message board (who used to work with him) asked Bram about this and he said the Insider (who has nothing to do with the Redskins, just a general NFL insider) did not say anything about a trade. Just that if healthy and available, the Redskins would be very interested and the feeling may be mutual bc Peyton is a big Mike Shanahan fan, though the Redskins are probably not his first choice. They would likely only go after him if he's a FA, although in Bram's personal opinion the Colts would only trade Peyton. He doesn't think they'll just let him walk if he's healthy

well yeah I think thats most people opinions. If Indy let him walk, it would be jaw dropping decision.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

well yeah I think thats most people opinions. If Indy let him walk, it would be jaw dropping decision.

Not much so. Look at it this way, the Colts have said that they are not trading him. If he's healthy they will keep him if he's not they will let him go. But what they fail to say is if they draft Luck and Peyton is not happy then they might just be smart in letting him go before he's due his extra money so they don't take such a big CAP hit. If they pay him and trade him they take a bigger hit I think then if they just let him go.

[skinsfan69]

I just heard on the radio that the Redskins are interested in Manning and Jeff Saturday as a package deal. I hope this isn't true but I'd be willing to bet it is.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I just heard on the radio that the Redskins are interested in Manning and Jeff Saturday as a package deal. I hope this isn't true but I'd be willing to bet it is.

Keep in mind the Radio could be commenting on the same tweet we are.

But if it is true I hope we are not throwing away our top draft picks. I'd still like to get a QB and WR with the first two picks. QB to learn under Peyton or start if they are better then the FA QB we pick up, and a WR to give said QB's an offensive weapon.

[skinsguy]

Um.....I'd be willing to give them Chris Cooley + Roy Helu (because I actually believe Evan Royster may wind up being the better of the two backs,) but the Redskins should still do what they need to do to get RG III.

[diehard]

Someone, put a stop to this!

[SmootSmack]

It's all based on Bram's tweet.

And I told you what he told a member of this message board today (offline). It's just an informed opinion from an NFL insider that the Redskins would, if Manning is healthy and free, go hard after him. And to maybe the sweeten the pot a bit they'll bring along his good buddy and teammate Jeff Saturday (whereas maybe other teams wouldn't). Again, even though Bram has great sources within the Redskins, this did not come from someone inside the Redskins.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Keep in mind the Radio could be commenting on the same tweet we are.

But if it is true I hope we are not throwing away our top draft picks. I'd still like to get a QB and WR with the first two picks. QB to learn under Peyton or start if they are better then the FA QB we pick up, and a WR to give said QB's an offensive weapon.

Probably so, Bram's wording is stright up confusing people (like me).....

[diehard]

This is not the way. I'd rather endure another season of Grossman and Beck before dealing with a timebomb of ridicule. Please. I'm begging you.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Not much so. Look at it this way, the Colts have said that they are not trading him. If he's healthy they will keep him if he's not they will let him go. But what they fail to say is if they draft Luck and Peyton is not happy then they might just be smart in letting him go before he's due his extra money so they don't take such a big CAP hit. If they pay him and trade him they take a bigger hit I think then if they just let him go.

Mannings bonus comes in March, the draft is in April. Theyre in a real pickle.

[diehard]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Mannings bonus comes in March, the draft is in April. Theyre in a real pickle.

Make them M-effers sweat. They hold the first pick in the draft, let them take a hit.

[MTK]

It's only January folks. The rumor mill is just getting started. Don't put too much stock into anything right now.

[skinsguy]

There are a lot of IF's, and I honestly don't think Peyton Manning is going to be healthy enough to play. But yeah, if there was no doubt the Manning was 100% healthy and in football shape, it would be awful hard to pass him up, but you don't mortgage the future on him.

[CrustyRedskin]

How come ESPN hasnt sniffed out this mysterious tweet yet or have they?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Probably so, Bram's wording is stright up confusing people (like me).....

What became confusing was when people decided to start adding words to it