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The latest in the Peyton Manning story involves a Manning-Reggie Wayne reunion, which I'm told at least two potential suitor teams would seriously consider in an attempt to lure the rehabbing Manning if the Colts cut him between now and the March 8 deadline Indianapolis has for exercising a $28 million option bonus to keep the legendary quarterback.

Such a pairing would not only be a plus for Manning, who would love to see it happen, according to one NFL source. But also it would allow him to go to his new team with one familiar receiving face, and if you can say one thing about Manning, it's that he loves familiarity, particularly in how his receivers anticipate throws and the precision of their route-running.

Wayne, who teamed with Manning for 10 of his 11 seasons with the Colts, would allow Manning to enter a new phase in his career with a receiver who could be the template for other receivers on the team to emulate. I'm told the 33-year-old Wayne, a looming free agent when the market opens March 13, is very interested in the combo platter also. Wayne caught 862 passes in his Colt career, including 397 in a four-year span with Manning.
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SI's Peter King reports Peyton Manning would like to be a part of a "package deal" with free agent Reggie Wayne.
King says Manning would "love" to see the pairing happen, while Wayne is "very interested in the combo platter." According to King, "at least" two potential suitors are already open to the idea. King believes the Dolphins, Jets, Seahawks, Redskins and Cardinals would all be open to the arrangement in some form. Noted for the nearly telepathic connection he likes to cultivate with his receivers, the move would be a boon for Manning, but it's possible Wayne's demands in free agency could spoil the party.
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http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/228688/report-manningwayne-eyeing-package-deal
 
more tidbits from the article
Where would the best fit be? Let's examine Manning's most likely suitors to see where Wayne matches up with team needs:

• Miami. With Brandon Marshall at one outside receiver and Davone Bess a good slot player, Wayne could slide seamlessly into the other starting receiver spot, ahead of Brian Hartline.

• New York Jets. Not so good a fit for Wayne, with Plaxico Burress (assuming he re-signs in free agency) and the pouty Santonio Holmes penciled in as starters. But you saw GM Mike Tannenbaum erase the reliable and well-respected Chad Pennington easily in 2008 for Brett Favre. If the Jets have to let one of the receivers go, even by taking Holmes' cap hit, don't be surprised to see them do so if it means getting Manning.
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The guess here? Manning's going to be in an incredible power seat if he and his rehabbing neck are healthy when he works out for teams in the near future -- assuming, of course, the Colts release him by the start of free agency. Miami's owner, Stephen Ross, will be drooling to get him. As will the Jets' triumvirate of Woody Johnson, Tannenbaum and Rex Ryan. Seattle, an upstart, would provide Manning the relative privacy he'd love in the remote Northwest, a superstar trying to win one more title with a smart staff and a rising defense. With Washington, Manning would be matched with a coach he greatly admires, Mike Shanahan, and a top-10 defense.
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wayne and manning were in miami last week working out together, probably getting used to their eventual surroundings, wayn is from miami and manning has a condo there so it makes sense.
 
i know its more jibber jabber from king but if there is any truth to this it sure shows a good sign for manning being healthy because wayne and manning have been working out together recently.
 
This has been rumored for weeks. Manning with Wayne would be a great addition to the Fins.
Trying to package Jeff Saturday into the deal, well that might be a deal breaker since we have Pouncey.
We do not need an aging center...unless Manning wants to pay him himself and he agrees to sit on the bench.
 
Pouncey can move over to guard if that's what it takes to get Manning..
 
If any of this is up to Manning and Wayne, I can see them eyeing Miami as a favorite choice for both of them together. A fanbase that is absolutely starving for a good QB and an effective offense. Good weather, great place to live, "home" for both of them. Key offensive playmakers (Long, Marshall, Bush). Good (not great) defense, but certainly good enough if the offense becomes high-scoring. Pats are not as invincible as they once were, and Jets are declining a bit.

I see Manning potentially interested in the Jets and the NY market, but there's the whole Sanchez issue. Wayne probably wouldn't fit, as the article points out. I can't see Manning liking the brash approach of Ryan. And he may want to leave NY as Eli's city. I just don't see the Jets as a possibility here.

The Seahawks are potentially up and coming, but the NFC isn't as familiar. Would have to compete with rising 49ers.

Redskins - Have to go up against Eli twice a year. NFC unfamiliarity. Brutal division.

If it's all about money, then they'll go to the highest bidder. But it sounds like it's not about the money, in which case I don't think the fit could be any better in Miami. As long as he's healthy...
 
Sign me up 100%. I have no objection here, unless Wayne has unreasonale salary demands. But I have to say B-Marsh, Wayne, Bush, Bess, Clay looks pretty damn good to me.
 
didnt marshall and manning work together at a charity event recently during super bowl week? i just think manning to miami is going to happen. everywhere you read it seems that this is the way it will be. too many signs pointing to miami for it not to happen. the only way i see it not happening is if philbn thinks extremely high of flynn.
 
thesparanos13 said:
wayne and manning were in miami last week working out together, probably getting used to their eventual surroundings, wayn is from miami and manning has a condo there so it makes sense.
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Wayne is not from Miami, he played at Miami but he's from Louisiana.
 
both can come. wayne would be a legit number 2 that we need
 
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