Where will Peyton Manning end up

[Midswat]

Vote in the poll.... and then weigh in on what type of impact you'll think he'll have with his new team?

 

[Everlastingxxx]

I think he would want to stay in the AFC and stick it to the Colts.

 

[Midswat]

If I were a betting man, I'd say the Miami Dolphins would be where he lines up.

For me, it came down to the two most prominantly interested AFC Teams - Jets/Dolphins. Why AFC only? I have this (maybe misguided) belief that Eli and Peyton don't want to play in the same conference (let alone division, sorry Washington). I think neither of them wants to get in the way of the other in getting to the Super Bowl. So they don't want to play each other in the playoffs, or deal with potential tie breakers, etc..... preventing the others pursuit of a SB ring.

Might be way off there, but that's always been on my mind ever since Eli stuck it to the Chargers.


Which is kind of unfair to Peyton now, because I definitely think some of the NFC teams are much better matches for him.

But since I have it down to the AFC, I lean Dolphins over Jets.

I don't think Peyton would want to play for Rex Ryan. You have a cool, calm, psuedo-head coach Quarterback in Peyton Manning (really, what did Caldwell do? Or Dungy for that matter). And you have this brash, over the top, loudmouth head coach. Seems like a major clash in personalities.

That, and I'm not sure Peyton would want to encrouch on little brothers NY spotlight.


Miami is a franchise in flux right now, hiring a new coaching staff and all. But I know (or read reports) that the Dolphins owner covets Peyton. They have 15 mil in available cap space. I could see the Dolphins offering him a handsome deal, and selling the lost Dolphins mystique. Wouldn't suprise me if they also signed Reggie Wayne, to ease the transition.

While it's not a dome, throwing in South Beach is sexier than in New York for 8 games a year, and will allow for some stat padding in Peytons pursuit of cracking more of Bretts records.

And you sell Manning on the benefits of a top 10 selection. The teams ideas for improving the run game/defense. And how the team finished a respectable 6-3 after a woeful 0-7 start.



As for the impact it'll have? I think the Dolphins are a wild card team with Peyton. Maybe win a playoff game or two over the next two years. But I don't think Peyton as another Super Bowl appearance in his future.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

I voted other. I can see Peyton going to New Orleans. Yeah, I know they have Brees, whom they just franchised, and who is not very happy about it. Peyton's father Archie played for the Saints. And if I was the Saints, I'd go real hard for Manning---enlist Archie to help, then I would trade Brees away for two 1st round draft picks---or at the very least this year's 1st and 2nd rounder, and then next year's 2nd rounder.

If I had a choice between Manning or Brees---I'd flip a coin, couldn't go wrong either way. But if the choice was Brees or Manning AND potentially two 1st round draft picks, then you definitely take Manning.


Truthfully, I do not see it going down like this, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did.

 

[dbair1967]

Washington

10 years, 245 million with 110 mils guaranteed

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

He doesn't really have great options.

If I'm sf I hold a real secret workout and if he looks good I pull the trigger. Then sign Reggie Wayne and draft Kendall wright

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

He doesn't really have great options.

If I'm sf I hold a real secret workout and if he looks good I pull the trigger. Then sign Reggie Wayne and draft Kendall wright

I think the 49ers, Seahawks, Cardinals, and Dolphins are all great options. He could easily tip the scales in the NFC West. Imagine him with Fitzgerald.

 

[Cr122]

I know I have been saying Miami but the more I look at the scenarios Seattle seems to be the best fit because of their OL.

The Seahawks have a good ground game and Peyton needs that. Yeah they don't have the weapons like the other clubs, but Reggie Wayne is available.

If he doesn't go to Seattle I think it's Miami or the Jets in that order. Plus, remember when Eli was drafted by the Chargers and wanted out and to an NFC team?

Yeah, he might not want to compete with his brother to be the one to stop him from going to the Super Bowl.

That way they both can have a chance to go to the SB. Then fight over the Lombardi trophy.

 

[Midswat]

For me, it came down to the two most prominantly interested AFC Teams - Jets/Dolphins. Why AFC only? I have this (maybe misguided) belief that Eli and Peyton don't want to play in the same conference (let alone division, sorry Washington). I think neither of them wants to get in the way of the other in getting to the Super Bowl. So they don't want to play each other in the playoffs, or deal with potential tie breakers, etc..... preventing the others pursuit of a SB ring.

Does this mean I have teh inside informashun???


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[Cythim]

The NFC West seems like the best option as far as instantly upgrading a team to be a playoff contender. Seattle doesn't have big name weapons at the receiver positions but I don't think Peyton needs that to turn them into a contender.

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

Golds Tate is a sleeping giant

 

[NoShame]

If I'm Peyton I'm taking Miami. Beautiful weather/spanish bitches.. Excellent pre-retirement spot to play.

Brandon Marshall, Reggie Bush, pretty good OLine, good enough defense... Peyton Manning makes them a contender. That and he has a chance to steal the show from Brady and the Patriots.

 

[NoShame]

I voted other. I can see Peyton going to New Orleans. Yeah, I know they have Brees, whom they just franchised, and who is not very happy about it. Peyton's father Archie played for the Saints. And if I was the Saints, I'd go real hard for Manning---enlist Archie to help, then I would trade Brees away for two 1st round draft picks---or at the very least this year's 1st and 2nd rounder, and then next year's 2nd rounder.

If I had a choice between Manning or Brees---I'd flip a coin, couldn't go wrong either way. But if the choice was Brees or Manning AND potentially two 1st round draft picks, then you definitely take Manning.


Truthfully, I do not see it going down like this, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did.

I 'd.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

I 'd.

I know, it's a long shot. But hey... stranger shit has happened. Why woudl the Saints NOT extend Brees before the season was over, anbd are now trying to play hardball with him? My scenario makes sense.

 

[Sheik]

What about Denver?

They have cap room? Hell of a defense. Nice WRs.

 

[NoShame]

Peyton, with that neck injury, needs to stay the hell away from Denver... God is obviously on Tebow's side.

 

[Cr122]

Now Denver is interested in signing Peyton.

Just reported on espn.

 

[Sheik]

I got sources. Just sayin.

 

[Sheik]

My great grandfather played on the first Denver broncos team. I still have family close to the organization. That's all I can say.

 

[UVAwahoos]

Are we expected to read this or does homie just enjoy typing?


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If I were a betting man, I'd say the Miami Dolphins would be where he lines up.

For me, it came down to the two most prominantly interested AFC Teams - Jets/Dolphins. Why AFC only? I have this (maybe misguided) belief that Eli and Peyton don't want to play in the same conference (let alone division, sorry Washington). I think neither of them wants to get in the way of the other in getting to the Super Bowl. So they don't want to play each other in the playoffs, or deal with potential tie breakers, etc..... preventing the others pursuit of a SB ring.

Might be way off there, but that's always been on my mind ever since Eli stuck it to the Chargers.


Which is kind of unfair to Peyton now, because I definitely think some of the NFC teams are much better matches for him.

But since I have it down to the AFC, I lean Dolphins over Jets.

I don't think Peyton would want to play for Rex Ryan. You have a cool, calm, psuedo-head coach Quarterback in Peyton Manning (really, what did Caldwell do? Or Dungy for that matter). And you have this brash, over the top, loudmouth head coach. Seems like a major clash in personalities.

That, and I'm not sure Peyton would want to encrouch on little brothers NY spotlight.


Miami is a franchise in flux right now, hiring a new coaching staff and all. But I know (or read reports) that the Dolphins owner covets Peyton. They have 15 mil in available cap space. I could see the Dolphins offering him a handsome deal, and selling the lost Dolphins mystique. Wouldn't suprise me if they also signed Reggie Wayne, to ease the transition.

While it's not a dome, throwing in South Beach is sexier than in New York for 8 games a year, and will allow for some stat padding in Peytons pursuit of cracking more of Bretts records.

And you sell Manning on the benefits of a top 10 selection. The teams ideas for improving the run game/defense. And how the team finished a respectable 6-3 after a woeful 0-7 start.



As for the impact it'll have? I think the Dolphins are a wild card team with Peyton. Maybe win a playoff game or two over the next two years. But I don't think Peyton as another Super Bowl appearance in his future.