Peyton Manning to Miami...A Lock if Healthy...here's why......

[JFoxx]

While the OP has many valid points and I could definately agree with most of them, there are several factors that are being overlooked before offering a contract to the guy. 1)is he really healthy enough to be successul in the NFL again? (and I know several docs have given him an ok to play, but that only means he can, not at what level); 2) Indy could just pay his bonus and keep him for 1-2 years to mentor Luck. While it's a strain on the cap, they are going to add a bunch of new players via the draft, so they could work the numbers; 3) Washington has a pretty decent D than given credit. It was their Offense that stunk and that primarily was because of the QB; 4) Arizona does have the Offensive weapons and ??? defense, but they just got some pretty good coaches lined up . . .and they can get D in draft and FA; 5)Don't count out SF in all this. They will sing the Alex Smith mantra right up until they draft and/or get someone in F/A. Then they'll say it's just competition for Alex and then when they eventually start, it will be because they knew if they wanted to be succesful long-term, they needed someone better than A. Smith; 6) NYJ, I don't see it. I think they stick with Sanchez for better or worse and bringing someone else in at this point is admitting he was a failure. They seemed to have pinned that on the OC this past year, so they will probably give him one more year; 7) Money$$$ We are forgetting that this may be a big factor in where he goes. We've seen it happen to many guys in the past and when push comes to shove . . .it's about the $$$$. I think it would be great if we can get a healthy and effective P. Manning in Miami, but I'm not sure it will happen for several reasons.

 

[madmic21]

Texans are now saying they aren't interested in Manning.

One of only 2 possible answers. And the other 1 is no comment. Which would open a can of worms if things didn't eventually work out with Manning. Because he is still a member of the Indianapolis Colts teams are not at liberty to say anything else.

 

[CedarPhin]

I think he winds up with the Jets. They have a proclivity towards signing big name players at the ends of their rope.

 

[jason_taylor]

Or maybe not...

Matt Schaub anyone?

from PFT:

I JUST heard on NFLN they was talking about Houston and it wasnt about peyton , it was about resigning there RB and from what i heard there asking him to take a paycut just to stay in Houston so i dont know where they stand with the CAP but they must not have alot of cap space , and i kinda doubt that houston just lets schaub walk when they already have a QB that can take them to a SB , and take a chance for a couple years when the QB they have now can be a threat for atleast 8-10 more years .

 

[BlueFin]

First of all, the Jets will make cap room if they have an opportunity to get Peyton.

Secondly, the Redskins defense is actually very good. A lot of talent with their front seven and their secondary is decent. I still don't think he goes there either.

Arizona would be a pretty decent match for Peyton. There defense is ok, but anytime you have an opportunity to throw the most talented WR in the league, it's always something worth exploring.

Keep an eye on Houston. Great transformed defense with loads of young talent. A phenomenal back with a Top 3 WR. I could see them taking the left over of Jeffrey or Floyd to put opposite AJ. That would be a rediculous team.

Wrong..........Miami is the best fit......the most attractive destination......period!

 

[BlueFin]

While the OP has many valid points and I could definately agree with most of them, there are several factors that are being overlooked before offering a contract to the guy. 1)is he really healthy enough to be successul in the NFL again? (and I know several docs have given him an ok to play, but that only means he can, not at what level); 2) Indy could just pay his bonus and keep him for 1-2 years to mentor Luck. While it's a strain on the cap, they are going to add a bunch of new players via the draft, so they could work the numbers; 3) Washington has a pretty decent D than given credit. It was their Offense that stunk and that primarily was because of the QB; 4) Arizona does have the Offensive weapons and ??? defense, but they just got some pretty good coaches lined up . . .and they can get D in draft and FA; 5)Don't count out SF in all this. They will sing the Alex Smith mantra right up until they draft and/or get someone in F/A. Then they'll say it's just competition for Alex and then when they eventually start, it will be because they knew if they wanted to be succesful long-term, they needed someone better than A. Smith; 6) NYJ, I don't see it. I think they stick with Sanchez for better or worse and bringing someone else in at this point is admitting he was a failure. They seemed to have pinned that on the OC this past year, so they will probably give him one more year; 7) Money$$$ We are forgetting that this may be a big factor in where he goes. We've seen it happen to many guys in the past and when push comes to shove . . .it's about the $$$$. I think it would be great if we can get a healthy and effective P. Manning in Miami, but I'm not sure it will happen for several reasons.

Again......I said IF he is healthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Indy is NOT keeping him...ain't going to happen...can't do it....won't do it.

We have an owner willing to NOT be outbid....to the most attractive team in the league for him.............case closed....If Peyton is healthy...he IS a Dolphin.

And if he is a Dolphin........we have a shot at a 3rd world championship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BlueFin]

Oh....and even if you consider the Redskins an attractive defense....do you really rate their wideouts and RB's (and O-line)over Miami's...................................No.............!