Peyton Manning Willing to Work "Flexible" Contract
by Kevin Nogle on Feb 5, 2012 12:42 PM EST
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According to an Adam Schefter report, sources close to Peyton Manning are saying, if the Indianapolis Colts were to release him, he would be willing to work a "flexible" contract with his new team. Basically, Manning would work a deal that would guarantee little money, with most of the salary in either roster bonuses, or on the field performance incentives. This could alleviate a lot of the health concerns teams may have for Manning, and make it easier to sign the leagues only 4-time MVP.
With all the reports that Manning likes South Florida, and owns a condo in Miami, along with the Dolphins reported interest in the quarterback, and now a "flexible" contract - Manning to Miami could be a real quest. Owner Stephen Ross is supposed to be in Indianapolis today - could he influence Manning without tampering with him?
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That's fantastic.
Just another reason for us to sign him. It’s amazing that we even have a chance at him. If you had told me that two years ago, I’d have called you nuts. he’s going to make every Colts fan hate Irsay for being a jerk to Manning and releasing him (if they do). Irsay is the politician, not Peyton. Telling him not to disgrace the horseshoe is stupid when Peyton MADE the horseshoe. Peyton was Indy and that showed this year. Peyton will play this year like a man on fire.
Hail To The King, Baby!!!!
by SergeHimself on Feb 5, 2012 12:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I wouldn't say that Peyton "made" the horseshoe
but he definitely helped is stay relevant
Jonny Unitas made the horseshoe
Miami's Superstars: Reggie Bush, Brandon Marshall, Jake Long, Mike Pouncey, Karlos Dansby, Cameron Wake, Vontae Davis and Sean Smith (just wait), Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Mike Stanton, Gaby Sanchez, Hanley Ramirez, Josh Johnson, Heath Bell, Mark Buehrle, Jose Reyes, Tomas Fleischmann, Stephen Weiss, Jose Theodore, and Chris Versteeg. :)
I would disagree...
Unitas made Baltimore…
Manning made the Indianapolis horseshoe.
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by Kevin Nogle on Feb 5, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
but once he retired the horseshoe died...
How did they wind up with Manning? They had the first pick in the draft. What happened when the lost Manning for one season? They got the first pick in the draft… again… What did they do the season before? 10-6. Peyton Manning has made the Colts relevant for the last 13 seasons he played in before this season that he was out with a neck injury. How many games has he missed before this season? NONE. Sign him… sign him now…
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 5, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just as Bush did this year :)
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Feb 5, 2012 3:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This "flexible" deal
would make it a little easier to stomach the idea of him possibly being a Phin, although I’m still not 100% in love with the idea. This slides my enthusiasm from 10% up to 40%.
by PhinNomenol! on Feb 5, 2012 12:53 PM EST via Android app reply actions
You take Manning in FA
Then draft Tannehill in the second. It gets you 2-3 years with Peyton, while Tannehill continues to develop before taking over.
And, you can even keep Moore to be the backup in case Manning gets hurt or can’t go.
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So what if he is not healthy?
Are you really going to tell me that it is not worth taking a chance on the 53rd roster spot for a hall of fame QB who just might not be done yet? We carried 2 QBs last season going into the season. If we carried Peyton Manning, Matt Moore, and Ryan Tannehill, do you think we would be using too many roster spots on QBs? Why are people obsessed with the idea of only having ONE franchise QB? I am through with hoping we have just one… I want 2… or 3… we deserve that for having to wait 13 years since Marino retired to find his replacement. Who would you rather have a spot for on our team next season? Peyton Manning or Jason Trusnik? The only plays I saw Trusnik make last year were bad ones and penalties. We would be improving our team to drop a guy like that.
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 5, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
13 years since #13 retired
A chance to finally get a franchise QB, a coincidence? I think not.
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Having three franchise QBs
at the same time really does you little good. They’d age close to the same time, contract issues to keep them until one retires. And especially if the “elite” one can’t play at an elite level anymore, that’s a waste of a roster spot, cap space and play time for the next elite QB. In addition to preventing you from acquiring a new QB to take you into the future.
by PhinNomenol! on Feb 5, 2012 11:57 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I am so down with that plan!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 5, 2012 1:07 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
^^this
This is quickly becomming the best case scenario for me. If Manning is capable of making all the throws, then this is great news. Moore is a great back-up and Tanne can learn from one of the best QBs under a coach who knows how to develop them. This also means we take either a foundation RT to solidify our line or get a great passrusher in the 1st. Beautiful.
i've been waiting for this moment all my life...but it's not quite right.
by small balls on Feb 5, 2012 1:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Your extras here excite me.
But I still laugh everytime I see you call sign.
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Hose him down guys he's getting excited, The monkies are not safe, LOL.
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So there you have it. I am not the monkey person percieved, but the keeper and sort of his agent….
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So you say.....
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Even if he can't make half the throws he used to make...
He is still head and shoulders above Matt Moore, because he will put us in the right play every time. He will make our offensive line better, because he is not going to let them not block someone. He is going to slide the protection to the right side so someone doesn’t get a free run at him. He is going to make our receivers better by hitting the open guy, instead of the guy that is about to be flattened by the DB or LB. When he does make a throw he will put it in the right place so that the WR is the only one that can make the catch, not throw it up for grabs, or out of bounds where no one can make a play. If he can not longer throw a 40 yard route, he will still be really dangerous because he will make those 20 yard passes routine, not amazing. I would love to see a team play him like he can’t make that 40 yard pass though, because I would not bet against the guy. Bottom line is he makes us better, even if he is only 50%, and he might still have some years left where he is 90-95% easy…
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 5, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Really not down with taking Manning and Tannehill....
We have other needs on our team to win now with. Manning may not have demands about his salary, but he sure as hell will make demands about his support cast.
Like, he will want a beast of a TE and he will want a new RG and RT. We can get that done in rounds 1,2,3 this year.
Then next year, go for Tyler WIlson.
um.
You can get the RT in the first and Tannehill in the second. Jacob Tamme is a FA and Manning knos a thing or two about him.
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by small balls on Feb 6, 2012 12:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I love an idea like this...
Tannehill or RG3 … But you definitely draft a QB to develop behind him early in the draft. Actually I think I like the idea of drafting Tannehill, because you wouldn’t want to sit RG3 on the bench 3-4 years, but you would be ok with sitting Tannehill for 3-4 years behind Manning so he could take over.
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 5, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
sounds great!
Hope Peyton prefers us over the Redskins… Snyder has the money, Dolphins have a better all around team…
"Performance comes from work and dedication, belief and strength. Words and excuses get you nowhere." -Jason Heyward, Atlanta Braves Rightfielder
The problem with that is
if you take Manning, you have a lot of potential issues. If his nerves never completely heal, they partially heal but the strain causes regression of the damage, or he is hit and knocked out permanently… Then you have his cap hit, you miss out on FA, AND you missed out on two younger, healthier guys who could lead a franchise for a decade, all for a two year rental that may be a lemon of a BMW. I am not find of that line of logic.
by PhinNomenol! on Feb 5, 2012 11:51 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Correction
*FOND of that line of logic.
by PhinNomenol! on Feb 5, 2012 11:52 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Dolphins have nothing to lose because they have nothing (and haven't had much since the 90s)
Make it happen! Redskins are going to be competition. I don’t think he’d care about being in Eli’s division, so we can’t be cocky.
I can see him not wanting to go up against Eli twice a year.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 5, 2012 1:47 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
But if the situation was right he might go
I know he has a condo in Miami, but he lives in TN, would be a bit closer to his home in Wash.
Dolphins just have to make it look like a top destination and make sure they will convince him they’ll do what they need to do to help get him to another super bowl.
Though Arizona might be bigger competition than Washington. We’ll see in a month or so.
Washington have a poor o-line. Arizona have an even worse o-line.
He has a condo in Miami. He loves it in Miami. But most importantly, his WIFE loves Miami. Don’t underestimate the power of the wife.
wife=boss
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 5, 2012 2:33 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
She had to put up with Indy long enough...
Now it’s her turn. Bring on Peyton!
Yeah!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 5, 2012 2:53 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
lol
"Performance comes from work and dedication, belief and strength. Words and excuses get you nowhere." -Jason Heyward, Atlanta Braves Rightfielder
Oh yeah & that salsa dancer also!
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by wild zion beaver on Feb 5, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
This news is great and it settles my nerves alittle bit
now only need 2 know is 2 things
1) is Miami the front runner to pick up PM as soon as he is releast
2) is will PM work out in the WC O if he comes here
He's Peyton Manning!
He will be good in any system!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 5, 2012 2:36 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I'm salivating at the prospect of Manning throwing to Dwayne Allen, and being protected behind Zebri Saunders and guard Kelemete (I'm liking this guard alot these past few days while researching).
Heck, why don’t we bring Reggie Wayne along for next season for the ride too!
If we get Manning then free agents wanting a ring will be willing to sign.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 5, 2012 2:55 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Mario Williams?
Lol, probably one bridge to far…but a guy can dream.
Anything is possible even if not probable.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
I understand that 110%
We have seen the Colts went no where with out PM this yr.; I just don’t want that to happen to Miami. Reying on just a QB in this day of age is just suicide.
by phinfansc1980 on Feb 5, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Still not sold on the health issue yet, but the manning, moore, tannehill combo is hard to dispute!
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...OMG... Im crying tears of joy.
Please be serious pm.
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
by Stats407 on Feb 5, 2012 3:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
MHK; if the Patzys win it will be couse the team steep up for Myra Krafft!
wopper "the king" computer
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by wild zion beaver on Feb 5, 2012 3:38 PM EST reply actions
Man , bellicheat does not look happy
must have just asked gronk, how his ankle was.
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Cousins
After we hopefully sign Manning, I would rather draft Kirk Cousins. I saw 3 of his games and the Senior Bowl. I think he might be one of the steals of this draft. I like him better than any QB not named Luck or RG3.
by miamimike71 on Feb 5, 2012 5:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It depends on which round we draft a qb in but
I’d say our best bets for drafting a future franchise qb would be Tannehill, Cousins and then Osweiler in that order. I could see Tannehill in the second, Cousins in the third or Osweiler in the fourth. All three have franchise potential with Cousins being the most polished, but I think Tannehill has the most upside. He’ll have four years at least to sit behind Manning and get ready.
Hail To The King, Baby!!!!
by SergeHimself on Feb 5, 2012 6:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Tannehill will go in the 1st.
Either early to a team like Seattle (if Ponder can go #12 Tannehill can move up too) or later to a team that trades up to the end of the 1st. The Combine/Pro Day will be the difference.
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Sign Manning, trade down for Tannehill and pick up another second
That would be ideal
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