Comments on: Peyton is struggling to get healthy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 18 May 2013 05:16:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: dolphincritic http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549607 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:18:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549607 Peyton Manning is, in my opinion, better than Tom Brady. They are both Hall of Fame Quarterbacks! Having said that, I must add that it is time for Peyton to take a rest and heal. Peyton, you should use this healing period to test his affinity for broadcasting. I would like to see you replace Chris Collinsworth on NBC. Al Michaels and Peyton Manning! What a combination!

Peyton !! You’re a smart guy! You got a nice wife and two nice kids! You got more money than Mitt Romney! You also have a set of vertebrae that will paralyze you if someone hits you a little too hard! I don’t want to see your family huddled around your iron lung at Christmas, Okay! No Holiday commercials for spinal injuries; Okay!

Take the job! Do a few commercials and call me in the morning! I have one question for you, Peyton. That year you stayed at Tennessee, do you wish that you had played that year as a pro; now? I mean that you would be $28 million richer right now.

]]> By: gmen1987 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549560 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:58:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549560 deadmanwalking47 says:
Jan 30, 2012 8:57 AM
i’m shocked peter king could tear himself away from the buffett line to actually put a report together.
he knows less about football than jerry jones!

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Peter King knows a lot more than you, Goobs.

]]> By: hellswitch http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549314 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:21:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549314 Not a Colts fan but I am a Peyton Manning fan (can’t say the same for Eli but only because I’m a Dallas fan.) Having said that, I’m going to miss Peyton and his 4 star General grasp of football. His near epileptic seizures while calling audibles after surveying the opposing defensive formations has always been great to watch. The man knows how to command a team. Hell, he damn near was the head coach while he was playing. If he never plays another down in the NFL, that will be sad. I’d love to see him come back as a coach in some capacity. Good luck and good health, Peyton.

]]> By: jjbadd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549294 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:06:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549294 Wow. This is finally sinking in, and I can honestly say that at at first, I thought it would be unthinkable, for the colts to release Manning. But sadly, I put the loyalty issue to rest. They paid him a fortune for nothing last year, and I don’t think they should have to pay him again. Now if anything it should be Peyton’s turn. Give the Colts an extention on the payment, if you truly want to remain a Colt. I now understand, the team comes first, and speaking as a fan,although not a Colts fan but a Broncos fan, it saddens me to see one of the greatest at the position close the book while there are chapters left to be written. But either way stay well Peyton, that’s most important. If you come back, hopefully my man Elway will call you up.

]]> By: Alohamrhand http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549245 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:33:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549245 Manning would be perfect as an analyst.He doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone.Go get a cushy job trading barbs with Booker and Marino and making sure to show them your Super Bowl ring whenever they get too smug for their own good.

]]> By: tommikula http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549214 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:13:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549214 The second most overrated QB ever behind Favre. Who will fulfill this honor now …… O wait that guy Philly silly me!

]]> By: deadmanwalking47 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549195 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:57:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549195 i’m shocked peter king could tear himself away from the buffett line to actually put a report together.
he knows less about football than jerry jones!

]]> By: ishwishfish http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549177 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:44:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549177 That Papa John dude seems like a perv

]]> By: alewatcher http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549166 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:36:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549166 Consider also how long it will take Manning to get into football shape. Even assuming his nerve regenerates, he hasn’t played football in over a year. If the Colts did pay the $28M to keep him, there is no guarantee he would even be effective this season. It will take a full season and probably the off-season as well for him to get back into shape.

Peyton may (possibly) play again, but not this season.

]]> By: gmen1987 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549150 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:26:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549150 Irsay should release Manning real soon. That would force Manning and many goober fans to face reality in that Peyton Manning’s career is probably over.

Thumbs up if you think many NFL fans are total idiots.

]]> By: BernardPollardIsAnAss http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549077 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:03:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549077 That would be awesome if they did announce it before the Super Bowl. That would be the biggest “no, look at me… over here” moment ever.

]]> By: Reggie's Bush http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549070 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:41:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549070 The real question is why couldn’t Peter King get on air with a tie that matched yesterday?

]]> By: thereisalwaysnextyear http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549066 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:29:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549066 NO QB has ever come back from this injury. I’m not sure how many players have. Ended Sterling Sharpe’s career. Over/under has to be less than 50% chance he can come back. Based on history.

]]> By: tallguyme http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549061 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:22:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549061 strug-guh-linggg….. I want to kiss you.

]]> By: drgreenstreak http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549055 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:07:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549055 Is everybody stupid? Just call Rob Lowe!

]]> By: thumper59 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549051 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:51:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549051 Headed to the chiefs

]]> By: alewatcher http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549049 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:46:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549049 Manning is done. The Colts can’t afford to keep him on the roster and be able to sign drafted players and veteran free agents. He should retire and go into coaching, while he still has his health, or at least what’s left of it.

]]> By: jimbo75025 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549046 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:22:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549046 hawkitnow says:
Jan 29, 2012 11:33 PM
As a Seahawks fan, I would take a 25% healthy Peyton Manning to a 100% Tarvaris Jackson.

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If the NFL changed the rules to allow PM to play from a wheelchair or hospital bed, I would still choose that option over Turrible Tavaris Jackson.

]]> By: 1seriously1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549043 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:55:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549043 Could Peyton be “faking”? Could he possibly be leaking that he is not healing quickly as a move to get out of Indianapolis? When he is actually on track. Stranger things have happened, and Manning is not one to retire if not released or traded. Just a thought.

]]> By: raideralex99 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549042 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:40:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549042 @supremeomega
I thought if a player is injuried the salary cap doesn’t not count against the team plus who pays Manning salary if he’s injuried the Colts or the Colts insurance?

]]> By: 1phd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549037 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:17:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549037 Wake up everyone who wants him to come to your team. He has NERVE damage. Nerve damage does not just get better like soft tissue and other muscle systems in the body. It has to regenerate and sometimes it NEVER does. Barring a medical miracle, in the end, Rob Lowe will have been right.

]]> By: danrooneyii http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549036 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:15:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549036 drama queen.

]]> By: gavriloprincip33 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549035 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:11:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549035 brunnerjam says:Jan 29, 2012 11:30 PM

I do think people have taken his health for granted, assuming that he’ll just be the same QB he always was and will lead whatever team he plays for to the Super Bowl.

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I think that most smart people have been saying for the past six months that he will never play another down in the NFL…

]]> By: theysone http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549025 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:33:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549025 Dude, retire.

]]> By: xtb3 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549023 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:20:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549023 Dungy says he will retire a Colt BUT Eli clearly said he is rehabbing and wants to play. I believe Eli Manning more than all those others.

]]> By: trojan33sc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549016 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:47:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549016 I said it before, Peyton’s private physicians and Irsay’s team physicians, “post 3 surgery assessments” certainly have known for some time how bad the damage really is. All the rest of the “spin jobs” are utter nonsense. If Peyton could play or more importantly “demonstrate” to Irsay that he could still play then we wouldn’t be looking at a March 8th deadline or for that matter the potential #1 draft pick of some kid named “Luck.”

Looks like Sanchez may have dodged a bullet !

]]> By: stampnhawk http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549009 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:24:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549009 Tavares Jackson’s been f’ed (Favre’d) over before, so he’ll be used to being backup for a high profile guy.

Seahawks have lots of room under the cap. Give Manning a good chunk (and risk) of guaranteed money (or pay the $28m Irsay won’t give him), and a cheap, heavily incentive laden contract for 2 or 3 years. Then, say your prayers that his injury will be better in 7 months.

Give Jackson an extension past next year, he will be a capable backup if the Manning thing bombs, and it will be almost business as usual this year (although if no Manning, Seattle will have to settle the long term QB situation once and for all, it has to improve like the defense did last year).

Its a large risk, but the Seahawks have a QB situation in semi-flux with an ok NFL QB already, but looking for a possible upgrade, something many teams don’t have, as they either have an established starter/someone making starter money, or, would be counting on Manning or else.

Draft some o-line help, get Lynch the workhorse at a (discounted) new contract, and both would provide extra protection for Manning and his neck. Two decent TE’s already there for the dump off quick passes too.

HOF guys like this guy don’t come along very much if at all (last one anything like this was Brees and his shoulder injury in SD, maybe Vick), and the timing works out to at least have Seattle kick the tires.

]]> By: truetexan12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549008 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:22:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549008 Peyton will pull a Farve.Retire for a year and then play for the Jets…

]]> By: bensstinkyfingers http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549007 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:17:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549007 Manning in a neckbrace is better than a healthy Colt Mccoy. Welcome to Cleveland Peyton.

]]> By: plum13sec http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/peyton-is-struggling-to-get-healthy/#comment-1549002 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:53:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=187130#comment-1549002 sucks to say this but im on an honest binge right now so here it goes; as a colts fan, it honestly does seem that this team is past its prime right now. But the pshyce of the team locker room can have alot to do with the product on the field. alot more than people tend to realize it seems. I think the 49ers proved that this year, While alex smith didnt play lights out, everyone can agree that he actually showed more promise than he did ever before by far. I think the attitude of the head coach was a direct cause of this. This tells me that the front office of the Colts feel that things got stale in the locker room & front office; and its sad to say this but Peyton being mad about the changes happening around him is why he is going to be shipped out like he is nothing more than a second string QB, versus, I believe, the best QB to play the game. I do happen to believe, maybe wrongly, that there is talent on the colts roster… call me biased.. but I know i am right. They just needed a different mentality to the way they were running things, and the cleaning of the entire front office is proof of that. Im sure there are a few guys here and there that would not cut it on most other teams rosters, but you have to have talent to be in the NFL. And there is talent their, I would like to believe that they believe in the core of the team, which may not include manning anymore, as incredulous as that sounds. that is the nature of the NFL. Sometimes talented players dont turn out what they were supposed to be purely on where they land and the situations they were drafted into. I think Grigson realizes all of this and that is why he was hired. Just how I feel. feel free to lambaste me if you feel like I am wrong on certain parts. But this is how I see the current situation and the ins and outs of whats going down in Colt land right now

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