But I don’t enjoy what the fans in indy are going through, and the responsibility for that falls directly into the lap of irsay. His personal problems aside – don’t-know-don’t-care – he is incompetent as an owner.

Since Robert Kraft bought the Patriots in 1994:

They have been to 5 Super Bowls with #6 coming up tomorrow.
The stadium where they play was privately financed, whereas the stadium in indy was built with public funds because irsay threatened to leave for L.A. if the city fathers didn’t build it for him.

The Patriots are a successful franchise – arguably the most successful in all of professional sports right now. IMO Kraft because Kraft has discovered the secret for success:

1) Hire the right people
2) Sign the checks
3) (This is the hard one) – GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY

Why not?

It is a HUGE risk keeping him there – he is one big hit away from a wheelchair, by this summer he will not have played for 18 months, his arm is questionable, etc.

Paying him $28,000,000 under those circumstances? Are you nuts?

Cut the guy, take the media storm for about a week (while you’re focusing on your draft plans) and then it’s behind you.

Fortunately I don’t think irsay has the sense to figure that out.

But after Payton’s week of forcing himself into the spotlight in Indy, I REALLY hope Eli wins. If he doesn’t, we’ll all wonder “How much did all the crap Payton and Ursay threw up that week distract Eli?”

Thanks a lot, Bro…….

Actually, it’s between his ears.

As for Irsay – he’s no better than his father, an inept drunk.

I ask the media to shelve cat-fight until next month and pay attention to the GAME!

I don’t understand what Manning was hoping to accomplish with his media storm. If he wants to stay all he has to do is renegotiate his contract. If he wants out all he has to do is not renegotiate his contract. He wants his cake and wants to eat it too… the media storm was not the way to do it… someone gave some bad advice.

I think I understand why Irsay can’t keep his mouth shut. I believe he is an alcoholic. Its public knowledge that his father was. It is public knowledge that Irsay has been addicted to cocaine in the past. In recent months he frequently tweets about partying and about drinking. He frequently tweets at odd hours. I am just speculating.

I’m over them both. I am ready for Casey and Luck to take over. It was a great run and it lead to a Lombardi Trophy.

Lets hit restart and try it all again.

I just want to be proud of my football team, is that so wrong?

Mannings true colors are comming through, he is a selfish person and Indy will end up looking back at all this and feel better once Andrew Luck gets his feet wet.

The comparison between Favre & Manning on & off the field is unfortunetly looking to becoming true.

Gary Oldman: EEEEEVVVVVRRRYYYYOOOOOOOONNNNEEE!!!!!!”

Hahaha! Thanks, bro! Best semi-football related laugh I’ve had all week!

On behalf of Browns fans everywhere, boo hoo. And if you really wanna see a screwed up owner look no further than our own.

And I agree, it’s the epitome of arrogance for Irsay and Peyton to be behaving like they are. It’s the city’s week, not theirs.

It’s not like this is a funeral, both sides have the NFL world’s attention, so making their case this week and trying to get an outcome for their side is totally understandable. It’s business, sometimes you play rough.

Does anyone think there is not enough attention to go around this week? I’ll bet Coughlin and Belichick don’t.

Is a no win situation for Irsay, unless Peyton retires. Because NO OWNER in his right mind would like to be known as the guy who cut the leagues only 4 time MVP and one of the GOAT players of the game either.. just Imagine the heat if Peyton does regenerate and goes elsewhre and win 1 or more SB.. and luck comes out a flop.. I dont wnat to be in Irsay’s shoes right now

Irsay don’t want to be known as the owner who cut one the greatest QB of all time, especially if Peyton does regenerate that nerve and goes out to win 1 or more Superbowls elsewhere.. it woould be much better for Irsay if Peyton just retire.

If he just did what the everyone wanted him to do, then he would just sit back, act like broken goods and keep his mouth shut while they possibly plan the future around someone else

This is more about getting it out that Manning WANTS to play again and that he believes he WILL play again

i’ll always respect what Manning has done on the field, but these past few days have shown that he’s just another “look at me” athlete.
As for Irsay, he better hope Luck lives up to the hype or he will be exposed for the bad owner he’s been for years.

Random Guy: What do you mean – Everyone?

Gary Oldman: EEEEEVVVVVRRRYYYYOOOOOOOONNNNEEE!!!!!!

The real tragedy is that this week should be about the Super Bowl, the two teams and the game of football. Peyton Manning is a selfish player and has always been, so I’m not shocked to see this side. But I am shocked he and his camp have been so clumsy. The Peyton Brand is taking a lot of damage today and rightfully so.