Miami Dolphins Odds to Land Peyton Manning

There are a bunch of positives, weather, defense, o-line, he knows the AFC, coaching staff and an underrated receiving core. However, we are in a tough division, we face blitz happy teams, our owner is kind of a dumb ass, and our home fanbase isn’t what it used to be.

Positives outweigh the negatives. He wont win a superbowl with Arizona and I doubt he wants to be in Washington in the cold playing Eli twice a year. I really see us going to the superbowl with him.

Giving those odds to those dumb ass new york jets fans. 0 chance Manning goes to NY.

Just wondering… Are they completely sold on McCoy?

Why doesn’t Manning just convert to running back?

Two scenarios. Either Manning’s nerves regenerate and he regains his arm strength, or they don’t. If they don’t, Manning’s not going to play and embarrass himself with a terrible final season in the NFL. So this analysis only applies if Manning’s recovery goes well.

1. Indianapolis Colts: I personally think the smart move for the Colts, given their aging roster, is to keep Manning, trade Luck for a ton of 1st round picks, and use one of the future 1st round picks to get a successor to Manning. Luck isn’t going to be able to keep up with the Texans’ high powered offense and very good defense under Wade Phillips, so no Manning means Texans dominance of the AFC South for the next few years.

But Irsay says that he wants Luck, and Manning (correctly) knows he can’t win on a team where the 1st and 2nd QBs occupy 1/4 of the salary cap, so he’ll leave if they draft Luck.

2. Redskins: Mark my words. The Eagles will be better next year. The Giants will still be good next year. Heck, the Cowboys might stop choking every year and play up to their potential next year. There’s no reason why Manning would sign up to go against the amazing defensive line of his brother’s team twice a year, or be up against Jason Babin plus Asomugha/Samuels/Rodgers-Cromartie, or be up against Demarcus Ware, etc. Signing up to the worst team (Redskins) in the competitive NFC East full of good pass rushers isn’t a smart move.

3. Jets: The Jets had a two year window where they have an amazing O-line, amazing defense, and amazing run game, and talented receiving corps of Holmes, Edwards, and the reliable Jericho Cotchery. They made it to the AFC Championship game twice, and lost. Since then, they’ve downgraded their wide receiving corps (Holmes is the only one left), LT is even further past his prime, their offensive line regressed, and their defense is looking less and less stout every year. Oh, and the Jets have no cap room at all, so even if they do all they can to get under the cap, they can either sign Manning or get free agents to fix their (many) needs. They can’t afford to do both.

4. Arizona: Where to begin. Manning goes here, he faces the (very) credible San Francisco 49’er defense. He joins a team that threw a ton of money at Kevin Kolb, much of it guaranteed. He joins a roster full of mostly mediocre talent. Most importantly, he joins a team with a terrible offensive line (injury concerns?). Larry Fitzgerald is an amazing wide receiver, but I don’t see Manning winning a Super Bowl with the Cardinals, and that’s what he’s after.

5. Miami: Let’s see. New coaching staff that’s still setting the foundation of a team – meaning Manning could be part of that process. A fabulous defensive unit, top 10 in points allowed despite spending much of the year playing from behind (meaning they couldn’t be aggressive in going after the QB due to the other team having the freedom to be balanced due to their lead). Offensive weapons including Marshall, Bess, Fasano, Clay, the underrated Hartline, and a rejuvenated Reggie Bush. An offensive line that is only 2 pieces away from being dominant, with an All-Pro left tackle, above average left guard, and Pro-Bowl alternate Center. Warm weather. A vibrant culture for his wife to enjoy. No contest really.

I live in Indiana and have been anti-Peyton Manning for as long as I remember…..but that’s only because he’s on the other side of the fence, and I get tired of hearing Colts fans around here worship the ground he walks on. Anyway, Colts fans are either A.) Scared to death they’ll lose him or B.) Throwing him under the ship with the expectations that Luck will lead them to the promised land.

I enjoy telling Colts fans that Manning will look awfully good in Aqua and Orange throwing TD’s all day long to B-Marsh!

Peyton will love to beat Brady twice a year weather is the best, he knows Dan is the man, but a man willing to let his legend stand by while MIAMI BECOMES A DOMINANT FORCE IN THE AFC!!! He knows our defense is top ten, where else could he want to goRedskins are u kidding he knows the owner of the skins will not bring a trophy to dc!!! Peyton has too much to give to retire so it does make alot of sense with our cap and qb situation it’s a perfect fit for the next 5 years draft a qb to study behind him and we go right back to the 70’s and our time of winning Shula and MARINO will be glad to welcome Peyton in Marino could care less about all his passing records he wants Miami to have a winner and soon we shall bask in the glory of the south florida sun, beating them all and makin us once again NUMBER ONE!!! GO PHINS I LOVE AND MISS YOU MOM,DAD AND BRO, WITH YOUR BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN HERE WE GO!!