Colts to release Peyton

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

you have 2 dirt-bags at qb isn't that good enough?

Unless Trent Edwards or Mike Kafka are dirtbags than we just have 1.

What makes Peyton a dirt bag?

I want him because if he is sound, he is a top 3 QB in the league, if not the best. And he's a lot better than Vick

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Unless Trent Edwards or Mike Kafka are dirtbags than we just have 1.

What makes Peyton a dirt bag?

I want him because if he is sound, he is a top 3 QB in the league, if not the best. And he's a lot better than Vick

vick & young are the dirtbags. peyton would never come there and put up with either of them. he also won't play in the same division as his brother.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

vick & young are the dirtbags. peyton would never come there and put up with either of them. he also won't play in the same division as his brother.

yes, they are.

and i'd love to see peyton beat his brothers ass twice a year.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Danzig

yes, they are.

and i'd love to see peyton beat his brothers ass twice a year.

Rex Grossman beat him twice this season.

[hi_im_god]

i know houston has a lot of money invested in schaub's last year but manning playing indoors and getting 6 games/year against teams he knows well would make sense.

that team seems like a great football fit.

[mclem0822]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

i know houston has a lot of money invested in schaub's last year but manning playing indoors and getting 6 games/year against teams he knows well would make sense.

that team seems like a great football fit.

You make a good case. But the point about Schaub and the dough invested could outweigh even the promise of Manning in the dome. The guy did get hurt, and when healthy he and Andre Johnson are a productive combo.

[MaTH716]

Let's try to Handicap this like a horse race.

The auto tosses- Packers, Lions, Falcons, Panthers, Bucs, Saints, Rams Giants, Chargers, Raiders, Pats, Bills, Colts, Bengals, Steelers.

C's- Jags & Browns- Unpleasant destinations that have much bigger issue's than just the QB position. (They should be Auto Tosses for the wrong reasons)

Seahawks- Just don't see Peyton wanting to play for Pete Carroll. Not to mention being stuck in Seattle without a resonable chance of winning a championship in the near future.

Cowboys- Another extreme longshot, here just because Jerry Jones is an attention whore.

Eagles- Another extreme longshot. I heard rumors of the Birds thinking about trading up for RG3. So they are thinking about the QB position, so they have to be left in the mix.

Bears- Cutler has gotten hurt the last 2 seasons. Could Manning be the answer to matching Rodgers and the Packers? Probably not, but I don't think they are an auto-toss.

Titans- Peyton going to a divison rival? Obviously he knows the turf very well. You would think that the Titans could have Jake Locker hold the clipboard for a couple of more years. It's probably a reach, but he did go to school at Tenessee.

Redskins- I know I'm biased, but I just feel like Snyder has made that organization into an absolute laughing stock. He's not afraid to spend money, which makes him a player, but I just don't see it.
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B's
Jets- They have been pretty quiet so far, which isn't exactly a vote of confidence for the Sanchise. They traded up for Sanchez and had success his first 2 years. They also have other issues, such as the offensive line. Not sure Peyton wants to share the spotlight with his little brother either.

Cards- Seems like a logical fit. Him and Fitzgerald could be quite a combo. But it just seems like such an unsexy deadspot destination.

Ravens- They are built to win now. I'm guessing that management has faith in Joe Flacco. Maybe he has turned the corner as they really should have gone to the Super Bowl. But Peyton is an upgrade for a team that's been on the cusp. You would think that Ray Ray only has a few good ones left. Just like they say in the racing form, interesting.......................

Broncos- You get the feeling that John Elway is drooling. But I just can't see Peyton wanting to play 4-6 games in the Denver winter. But with the Broncos QB void, they could make a strong run.

Texans- Almost in the same boat as the Texans. Built to win now. I like Schaub, but he's got only 1 year left on his contract and Peyton would be an upgrade. Still would be in the same division and gets one of the top recievers in the league. Fals in the interesting category as well.
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A's
Chiefs- Can Peyton bring this Proud organization back to relaventcy? More improtantly, they can supposedly offer more money than anyone else. Montana ended up there after he left SF, maybe Peyton will end up there now.

Vikings- Obviously the owner isn't afraid to take some shots (Favre). They seem to have a good offense, just need someone to run the show. Dome team (for now) could be an exciting fit. Depending on AP's health, Manning might be able to instanly lauch this team to the playoffs.

49ers- Offensively challenged team was a first down or even a whistle away from the Super Bowl. Alex Smith had a tremendous season, but is a free agent. You have to believe that Harbaugh really likes Smith, but this is Peyton Manning we are talking about. He might be the upgrade to put that team over the top (especially if the defense plays like it did last season). It has to be very tempting for them, but they would have to get away from their philosophy and throw the ball more.

Dolphins- There's been some obvious house cleaning in South Beach. The owner has lots of money and apparently Peyton has already visited with them. Would get to throw to Brandon Marshall and play against Tom Brady twice a year. Great location and you would think that the crazy owner will throw lots of dough Peyton's way. But are they close enough to being a successful team for Peyton's liking? That might be the 20 million dollar question.

If I had to guess, I'm going to pick the 49ers. I really feel like teams such as the Ravens and Texans should kick the tires and they have QB's. The 49ers are another now team and don't have a QB, this move would be a good gamble for them.

[mclem0822]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Rex Grossman beat him twice this season.

Miracles do happen

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Rex Grossman beat him twice this season.

yeah...i know. the one bright spot on an otherwise dismal year. that's why i kept scoffing when ny went from a mediocre team who barely got into the postseason with the worst record EVER by the winner of the nfc east...but as soon as the superbowl is over, boy howdy, they were this awesome force.
yeah, buIIshIt.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

vick & young are the dirtbags. peyton would never come there and put up with either of them. he also won't play in the same division as his brother.

Vince Young is not on the Eagles.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Vince Young is not on the Eagles.

he's not? didn't know they'd cut him-or is he a FA now?

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Danzig

he's not? didn't know they'd cut him-or is he a FA now?

he had a one year deal where he robbed the eagles for 5 million. and we signed Trent Edwards as a backup. So our back ups are currently Mike Kafka and Trent Edwards.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Unless Trent Edwards or Mike Kafka are dirtbags than we just have 1.

What makes Peyton a dirt bag?

I want him because if he is sound, he is a top 3 QB in the league, if not the best. And he's a lot better than Vick

Agreed, Lori. I think it was a dumb move on the Colts part to let him go and I think that if he is even relatively healthy, he's worth the chance. Look at Drew Brees as an example ... Sean Peyton took a chance on him after his shoulder injury and the rest is history. The team that gets Peyton will be a lucky team IMO.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Agreed, Lori. I think it was a dumb move on the Colts part to let him go and I think that if he is even relatively healthy, he's worth the chance. Look at Drew Brees as an example ... Sean Peyton took a chance on him after his shoulder injury and the rest is history. The team that gets Peyton will be a lucky team IMO.

certainly the team that gets Peyton will be very lucky. No pun intended.


I don't really fault the Colts for releasing him though. They are in a good spot with the 1st pick in the draft and guys like Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III available. Both those guys have the potential to be absolute beasts, all pro players.

When you owe a guy who is 36 years old and coming back from neck fusion something like 26 million, it makes sense to cut him loose and get Luck or Griffin, and then have all that extra money to build pieces around those guys. Even if the 36 year old is a sure first ballot hall of famer who may be a top 5 QB of all time.

Miami or Arizona