Colts are expected to release Peyton Manning

[unkoricky]

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on SportsCenter Thursday morning that "people around the league" expect the Colts to release Peyton Manning before his $28 million option bonus comes due on March 8.
"Most people around the league now expect (Manning to be cut)," Schefter said. "It's a near-certainty." Manning is not expected to be healthy before the payout comes due, and he isn't worth the $35.4M gamble (roster bonus plus salary) when the Colts will be drafting his successor with the No. 1 overall pick in April, anyway. "Every single sign points to Peyton Manning leaving Indianapolis," Schefter reiterated. Look for the Dolphins and Cardinals to be the NFL's two most interested teams once Manning hits free agency.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=1493&line=227030&spln=1

[mstng86]

What a surprise.

Backup for Romo?

Trollolololol

[The King]

Backup for Eli?

[Geor!]

Then a spokesperson for wheelchairs.

[roliath]

who didn't expect this though

[mstng86]

In all seriousness, if I was San Fran, he would be a Niner as quick as possible.

[unkoricky]

maybe he'll sign with Patriots and he can play the star positon, hey it works in flag football.

In all seriousness, if I was San Fran, he would be a Niner as quick as possible.

I can see them calling and i dont believe Rex believing in Mark Sanchez haha.

[roliath]

In all seriousness, if I was San Fran, he would be a Niner as quick as possible.

Shit I wouldn't want to give him any money period, he's too much of a risk imo. Fuck if I were Manning i'd just stay home. Why risk it?

[mstng86]

Shit I wouldn't want to give him any money period, he's too much of a risk imo. Fuck if I were Manning i'd just stay home. Why risk it?

Why not give him 5 or 6 mill for a year or two to see if it works? I mean, if he is willing to put himself in harms way, give him a chance. I don't think giving him a 1 or 2 year contract is a huge risk compared to the possible reward

[unkoricky]

If he's healthy, why not?

Peyton at 60% > Alex Smith at 100%.... haha

[gip99gt]

One good hit away from a wheelchair. I would retire with grace and be done with it. Its probably worst than what they are saying. He has to turn his body just to look around.

[The King]

One good hit away from a wheelchair. I would retire with grace and be done with it. Its probably worst than what they are saying. He has to turn his body just to look around.

Exactly.....he should go out in style unlike the schmuck in my avatar.

[roliath]

Why not give him 5 or 6 mill for a year or two to see if it works? I mean, if he is willing to put himself in harms way, give him a chance. I don't think giving him a 1 or 2 year contract is a huge risk compared to the possible reward

Because this...

One good hit away from a wheelchair. I would retire with grace and be done with it. Its probably worst than what they are saying. He has to turn his body just to look around.

To clarify, if you pay him 5~6 mil for 2 years or whatever i'm assuming they are going to start him. When he inevitably gets fucked up, what are you gonna do than?


With Williams and Thomas already coming out and saying they were targeting Williams due to his concussions, what makes you think Peyton won't receive the same treatment from other teams. They just might not be so vocal about it.

[scootro]

this could get interesting!

[mstng86]

Because this...

If you are an owner, are you more concerned about his well-being, or the money you may lose from his injury?

I bet alot of owners will pay him regardless.