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Peyton to the Broncos: I dislike
Peyton Manning is heading to the Broncos (Getty)
Well, the Peyton Manning sweepstakes has come to an end. As a huge Peyton fan, I just don’t believe that the Broncos are the best fit for Peyton.
Of the options which Peyton had, the Broncos have the least amount of talent in comparison to the other teams who were left in the Peyton sweepstakes (San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans.)
Both the 49ers and the Titans have more talent and are more equipped right now to make a deep playoff run than the Broncos. The 49ers would’ve been the lead Super Bowl favorites if they signed Peyton. If Peyton went to the 49ers they would’ve had a top defense, a very good running back, a top-level tight end, a good offensive line, a solid wide receiving core (with the addition of Randy Moss.) Why would Peyton say no to the 49ers? The answer: Eli Manning. Peyton didn’t want to go to the NFC, he stated in the beginning that his wish was to stay in the AFC. Peyton didn’t want to face his younger brother in the playoffs, if it wasn’t going to be in the Superbowl.
The Titans would’ve been a good fit for Peyton because they have a solid defense, a solid offensive line, a good #1 receiver in Kenny Britt, a top level running back who should be happy now since he’s paid in Chris Johnson. And with all of that Peyton would get to face the Indianapolis Colts twice a year and make them regret trading him
According to multiple sources, Peyton signed with the Broncos due to his comfort level with John Elway and John Fox. If that’s the case, it’s more understandable why he signed. However, the Broncos have many holes which need to be filled. These holes make it difficult to pick the Broncos over the 49ers and the Titans as the best choice for Peyton. The Broncos have an average defense with an old secondary which needs help, they desperately need a tight end, another solid wide receiver, Willis McGahee is getting long in the tooth. A plus is that they’re in the sub-par AFC West and should be the favorite to win the division.
I hope that Peyton proves me wrong once again and leads my new favorite team, the Denver Broncos, to a Super Bowl championship.
Where should Peyton go?
Peyton Manning's emotional farewell. (Hiphopstan)
It’s official, Peyton Manning is no longer a member of the Indianapolis Colts. So, what’s next? Peyton has stated that he wants to continue to play in the NFL.
After some thought I thought of 12 possible teams would be the best fit for Peyton.
Note the man whose insider knowledge is unquestioned, Adam Schefter, has said that the final four teams are the Jets, Cardinals, Dolphins and Redskins.
These are my rankings 1-12.
Peyton teamed up with the likes of Andre Johnson would make the Texans a Superbowl favorite.
There are many reasons why this would be a great match for Peyton. First he gets to face the Colts two times a year. Plus with Peyton as their starting quarterback Texans would be the Superbowl favorites having an elite running back in Arian Foster, an elite wide receiver in Andre Johnson, a great offensive line and a top-level defense.
Their current starting quarterback, Matt Schaub, is injury prone and they like their back-up Tyler Yates. If they sign Peyton and he gets hurt at least they have confidence in their back-up which is a lot more than other teams can say. This would be the ideal landing spot for Peyton. And they play in a dome!
Note: Texans said they wont pursue Manning.
A lot of people believe this is the best place for Peyton to play. There is definitely some appeal here for both sides. Alex Smith had a great season last year, but he’s not Peyton Manning- so they’d be a massive upgrade at quarterback. The 49ers already have an elite defense, a very good offensive line and good running backs. They don’t have an Andre Johnson, but Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon are willing to follow Peyton to his next location. Plus Jim Harbaugh is an offensive mind that Peyton would respect and they play in a horrible division, so the playoffs would be a mere formality.
The only negatives are the it’s windy in San Francisco and their stadium is awful. This should be Peyton’s #2 option after Houston.
Great weather. Their owner has already stated that he’d do anything to sign Peyton. Peyton already has a place in South Beach. The Dolphins have a top-level wide receiver in Brandon Marshall, a surprisingly effective rushing attack led by Reggie Bush and a very solid defense.
The downfall here is that owner is known to be a bit of a headcase.
I seriously hope he doesn’t go to the Redskins. Mike Shanahan is said to regard Peyton as the greatest quarterback of all-time, I can’t argue there. Daniel Synder, the Redskins owner, is known at making big time moves (ie: Albert Haynesworth). Unlike Donovan McNabb, Shanahan seems to be willing to give Peyton a lot more say in running the offense. The parts aren’t bare for the Redskins, but there are definitely more talented teams which Peyton can join.
I see two major issues here. One being I don’t see Peyton wanting to face his little brother Eli twice a year. The second being Mike Shanahan is a control freak, that’s not going to change-this will ultimately lead to a power struggle at some point.
Will Peyton put an end to Tebowmania? (Business Insider)
t’s hard not to laugh at this notion. The Broncos have some pieces, depending on who you ask Tim Tebow is one of them. John Elway would be more comfortable in having a prototypical quarterback such as Peyton. For all the Tebow fans, they should be able to accept the fact that Peyton is a better quarterback.
I just don’t see this happening. Peyton wouldn’t want to come to the home of Tebowmania plus it snows there, screw that!
Well, the Seahawks are desperately in the need of the quarterback. They have a good running back in Marshawn “skittles” Lynch, but besides that there isn’t much there. I doubt Peyton would be very fond of the coaching staff which includes Tom Cable. The weather isn’t ideal. He would have to face the 49ers defense twice a year which isn’t appealing to someone coming off of neck surgery.
Will Peyton finally make the Jets seek a better option than Sanchez (NY Post)?
This is an intriguing prospect for Peyton. Rex Ryan is a players coach who wouldn’t have an issue ceding power to Peyton. The Jets have a solid, not great, defense. They have talent on the offensive end, with a decent o-line, Dustin Keller, and Santonio Holmes (when his heads right is a good player.)
However, there are many reasons why this wouldn’t be a good marriage. First the Jets might be skeptical after their Brett Favre disaster. I don’t see Peyton wanting to play in the biggest media market in the country. This reeks of a train wreck waiting to happen. Don’t do it Peyton!
This is another intriguing prospect for Peyton. Like Rex Ryan, Ken Whisenhunt is a players coach- he does have a good offensive mind (ask Kurt Warner and Big Ben.) The Cardinals have a pretty decent defense and one of the top, if not the top, receiver in football Larry Fitzgerald.
However, the negative here definitely outweighs the positive. The Cardinals have a shaky offensive line which isn’t good news when you have to face the 49ers twice a year. But, the biggest reason this isn’t going to happen is Cardinals management, they’re notoriously cheap. They just gave Kevin Kolb a 5 year/$63 million contract with a $21 million signing bonus. I just don’t see them pulling the trigger on a 36-year-old quarterback coming off of multiple neck surgeries. Next.
I am grasping at straws here. Peyton would get to face the Colts twice and he would have Maurice Jones Drew. The new Jaguars owner wants to make a splash; however this isn’t going to happen. Next.
Another long shot which I am only mentioning because the Chiefs head coach said that they’d be crazy not to look at a player like Peyton. However, there are many red flags here, one being their new offensive coordinator wasn’t respected by Colt McCoy, enough said. Two, Scott Pioli is another control freak who wouldn’t be willing to give Peyton the control he desires. Three, their offensive line isn’t good enough. Just isn’t going to happen. Next.
11. Cleveland Browns
No shot! But the Browns do need a quarterback. The Browns offensive coordinator, Brad Childress, and Peyton would be a terrible match, Brett Favre has said that Childress knows nothing about offense. Childress is a stubborn and talkative man, this would equate to a disaster, plus he’d have to face the Steelers, Ravens, and the up and coming Bengals twice each. Next!
12. Buffalo Bills
Hahahahahahaha. Not happening.
Don’t go Peyton!
Peyton Manning (Village Voice)
According to numerous sources Peyton Manning will no longer on the Indianapolis Colts. Manning is expected to be cut today so that the Colts don’t have to pay him a $28 million roster bonus.
This is a tragic end to a great relationship. Peyton Manning is the reason that Lucas Oil Field was built. While Manning was quarterback, the Colts broke the record for most wins in a decade. Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, but due to his missing the 2011 season the Colts went 3-13 and came to the conclusion that they need to go in a different direction.
Jim Irsay suffers from the Jerry Jones syndrome. Irsay wants to be the face of the Colts franchise and the only way that’s possible is with Peyton Manning no longer being a part of the Colts franchise. Irsay was hoping that Manning would retire to avoid this tough predicament; however, Irsay shouldn’t have made this situation public, but he wanted his face to be seen as the new head of the ‘horseshoe.’
Colts cutting Peyton Manning is a massive mistake. For a team that many analysts widely agree has many holes, the Colts are in the perfect position to trade their #1 overall pick and then get multiple draft picks which would help them rebuild. No matter how good Andrew Luck is, he’ll never be as good as Peyton Manning.
As an avid Peyton Manning supporter, I only wish him the best and hope that he finds the right match and they win the Superbowl. Hopefully the last few years of his career are great and he doesn’t wind up tarnishing his legacy.
Eli or Peyton?
Who’s the better quarterback, Peyton or Eli? I am actually ashamed that I am asking this question. However, after the Superbowl , aka the overreaction period, there are football ‘pundits’ who are claiming that Eli Manning is a better player than Peyton Manning.
Some people don’t understand that football isn’t tennis. Football is a team sport, you win as a team and you lose as a team. Eli Manning doesn’t deserve all the credit when the New York Giants win, and Eli Manning doesn’t deserve all the blame when the Giants lose. The same goes for Peyton Manning.
Granted that Eli has a much better record in the playoffs than his older brother and has a one more Superbowl and one more MVP. However if you’re looking at players in terms of their careers, Peyton has four NFL MVPs to Eli’s zero, Peyton lead the Colts to the most wins ever in the history of football over a decade, Eli has led the NFL in interceptions twice. Before the season people would laugh if you declared Eli as an elite quarterback.
To know Peyton’s greatness, take a look at the Colts 2011 season without him. 2-14.
Peyton is a better quarterback than Eli. Period.
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- Super Bowl MVP 2012: Eli Manning Still in Peyton’s Shadow (bleacherreport.com)
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- You: Tom Brady Becomes Next Peyton Manning by Losing Super Bowl XLVI to Eli Manning (bleacherreport.com)
- Eli Manning: Peyton Is The Best I’ve Ever Seen (tracking.si.com)
