Colts Officially Release Peyton Manning (QB Thread #11)

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

True but I kinda doubt we would go with RT at #6 if we got Manning.

I think we'd go BPA at #6, and look for a QB to develop later on.

If we did draft a tackle at 6, i would think it would be a left tackle. given williams is one smoke away from a 1 year suspension and has the ability to play both left and right, it might be prudent to move him to the right side, as itd be less impactful to replace a RT than a LT during the season due to injury.

That said, if we are stuck at 6, i think we'll take offensive BPA.

[SmootSmack]

If we take a T, it's like Martin or Glenn (with Reiff a bit of a smaller possibility). Though I don't think any of them are taken at 6.

If we stay at 6 I believe it's Tannehill, Claiborne, Blackmon in that order of likelihood. With Floyd a dark horse

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

True but I kinda doubt we would go with RT at #6 if we got Manning.

I think we'd go BPA at #6, and look for a QB to develop later on.

I wouldn't mind a trade down in this situation as well.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Whatever team RG3 goes to will have a Cam Newton type of effect. Ryan Tannehill not so much. I live in Charlotte and the excitement for the Panthers has never been this high. RG3 is a better prospect than Cam was and thanks to Andrew Luck coming out is within our reach. We need to make this happen.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If we take a T, it's like Martin or Glenn (with Reiff a bit of a smaller possibility). Though I don't think any of them are taken at 6.

If we stay at 6 I believe it's Tannehill, Claiborne, Blackmon in that order of likelihood. With Floyd a dark horse

With or without Manning?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Whatever team RG3 goes to will have a Cam Newton type of effect. Ryan Tannehill not so much. I live in Charlotte and the excitement for the Panthers has never been this high. RG3 is a better prospect than Cam was and thanks to Andrew Luck coming out is within our reach. We need to make this happen.

I think it's debatable that RG3 is a better prospect than Cam was

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

With or without Manning?

That was my confusion too.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

With or without Manning?

I'm tempted to say yes. That said, it would not surprise me at all if the Dolphins moved into the top 5 to get Tannehill if we can legitimately convince them we'd take Tannehill even with Manning

[SmootSmack]

By the end of April we're going to have 2 new QBs. I'm 98% sure of that. Doesn't necessarily mean Rex is gone. Because if we sign Manning and draft say Kirk Cousins then Cousins would not be the back-up right away...even if we was taken high in the 2nd round. Even Tannehill might be not be the back-up from the get go.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm tempted to say yes. That said, it would not surprise me at all if the Dolphins moved into the top 5 to get Tannehill if we can legitimately convince them we'd take Tannehill even with Manning

I hope that we can take Tannehill at 6. My fear of a potential Manning signing is that we will then not go all-in on finding a QB of the future to groom. I think that someone like Cousins will be a career backup so a combo like Manning + Cousins (or other lower tier rookie) is problematic IMO.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's debatable that RG3 is a better prospect than Cam was

Really? Cam was thought of as a 2nd rounder for so long but we can compare.

Passing Accuracy: RG3
Speed: RG3
Vertical Jump (Which means nothing to QBs): RG3
Arm Strength: Cam
Broad Jump (Again means nothing): Cam
Intangibles: RG3

If they were in the same draft I'm pretty sure RG3 would be drafted first.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

By the end of April we're going to have 2 new QBs. I'm 98% sure of that. Doesn't necessarily mean Rex is gone. Because if we sign Manning and draft say Kirk Cousins then Cousins would not be the back-up right away...even if we was taken high in the 2nd round. Even Tannehill might be not be the back-up from the get go.

And I'm 100% hoping one of them is RG3.

[mbedner3420]

Dream for me would be to get both manning and tannehill; I'd love that. I'm wondering if manning has put any stipulations on teams regarding whether or not they can draft a first round QB. Would seem logical, he wants more weapons and doesn't want to have to look over his shoulder...

[musicmaster45]

i love scouring these boards for smoots intelligent and enlightened comments. i kinda ignore everybody else's comments. Smoot thanks for all the info.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Really? Cam was thought of as a 2nd rounder for so long but we can compare.

Passing Accuracy: RG3
Speed: RG3
Vertical Jump (Which means nothing to QBs): RG3
Arm Strength: Cam
Broad Jump (Again means nothing): Cam
Intangibles: RG3

If they were in the same draft I'm pretty sure RG3 would be drafted first.

Fair enough. Though I don't agree that Cam was thought of as a non-1st rounder for any longer than RG3 was