Peyton Manning or RGIII your choice

[Dirtbag59]

Peyton's neck surgeries
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SI.com's Don Banks reports that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has actually undergone four surgeries on his neck over the past two years, not three, as had been widely reported. The extra procedure took place at some point between his May 23 surgery to repair a bulging disk and the cervical neck fusion that took place Sept. 9.

"In addition," Banks added, "league sources say Manning's neck has potentially developed bone spurs just above the point where his latest fusion surgery took place in early September, and the Colts organization is under the belief that it is nearly inevitable Manning will at some point require further surgery, and possibly another fusion procedure, even if he does successfully return to the field in 2012.

"It's unclear how any potential long-term neck issues will impact Manning's decision to attempt a resumption of his NFL playing career later this year."

Banks goes on to give more details about Manning's attempts to play at the end of the 2011 regular season, which gives some insight into the relationship between Manning and the Colts. Concerns about an aging quarterback with a problematic neck are legitimate for Manning, the Colts and his suitors if he becomes a free agent. An incentive-laden contract seems like the best hope for Manning in 2012.

[skinsfaninok]

All this means he can come here for cheap

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

All this means he can come here for cheap

I like the way you THINK!.

[Alvin Walton]

Or not at all.
The man has more stitches in him than my grandmas quilt.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Or not at all.
The man has more stitches in him than my grandmas quilt.

^^weak sauce. You have to come up with something better than that. The man has more stitches than a major surgery patient in an underground free clinic.

This is precisely why I've said I don't want him coming here. More little nuggets of info pop up all the time.

[44Deezel]

They should trade back if they're targeting a WR. Floyd or Jeffery could be had later. The more picks the better.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Peyton's neck surgeries
3:19
PM ET
Peyton Manning | Colts
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SI.com's Don Banks reports that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has actually undergone four surgeries on his neck over the past two years, not three, as had been widely reported. The extra procedure took place at some point between his May 23 surgery to repair a bulging disk and the cervical neck fusion that took place Sept. 9.

"In addition," Banks added, "league sources say Manning's neck has potentially developed bone spurs just above the point where his latest fusion surgery took place in early September, and the Colts organization is under the belief that it is nearly inevitable Manning will at some point require further surgery, and possibly another fusion procedure, even if he does successfully return to the field in 2012.

"It's unclear how any potential long-term neck issues will impact Manning's decision to attempt a resumption of his NFL playing career later this year."

Banks goes on to give more details about Manning's attempts to play at the end of the 2011 regular season, which gives some insight into the relationship between Manning and the Colts. Concerns about an aging quarterback with a problematic neck are legitimate for Manning, the Colts and his suitors if he becomes a free agent. An incentive-laden contract seems like the best hope for Manning in 2012.

At this point Peyton should be thinking of his family and the rest of his life. He really should just hang it up.

[SmootSmack]

It doesn't sound like any doctor is telling Peyton he shouldn't play again

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It doesn't sound like any doctor is telling Peyton he shouldn't play again

that maybe true but if it was me that sounds like pretty scary stuff, I bet his wife is saying don't play.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mredskins

that maybe true but if it was me that sounds like pretty scary stuff, I bet his wife is saying don't play.

It would be scary if a doctor comes out and say that P. Manning should not play. Last time I checked, Don Banks is not a doctor. I do think Manning must make sure that he is medically ready to play (anywhere) and consider the consequences when he speaks to his doctors. However, as I said before all of this is speculation and rumors from people who are not doctors.

[skinsfan69]

He's so done.... and I honestly think that Allen and Shanahan are not going to go out and get him. Too risky. And for what? A couple of years?? Joe Theismann was right. Let's not do this quick fix BS anymore. With or w/out Manning we're not going to the SB next year so there's no point in signing him.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

They should trade back if they're targeting a WR. Floyd or Jeffery could be had later. The more picks the better.

If they are not going to trade up for RG3 then I agree with this. Unless Blackmon falls to #6 which I do not see happening, but would take all day.

[SmootSmack]

Isn't there a doctor here? Because from what I've heard this latest news is really being blown out of proportion. More surgery? Yeah probably but that could be a minor procedures many years down the road. Bone spurs? Not uncommon and not always such a big deal

[Chico23231]

cant remember a more smoke and mirrors story in the NFL. information and misinformation from both sides. Irsay just cant keep his mouth shut to the media. Media just gonna driving it until free agency begins.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Isn't there a doctor here? Because from what I've heard this latest news is really being blown out of proportion. More surgery? Yeah probably but that could be a minor procedures many years down the road. Bone spurs? Not uncommon and not always such a big deal