Comments on: Peyton still hasn’t told 49ers, Titans or Broncos when he’ll decide

By: grannyvi4

grannyvi4 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:13:37 +0000

Yep, Favre 2.0. Had all kinds of respect for PM until he got $24M from Colts knowing full well he wasn’t going to play last year. He’s not the victim in this. And for those of you saying he’s not doing this for the attention….of course he is! Now, if by chance he agrees to an incentive-based contract (which I seriously doubt), then I’ll ratchet up my respect-o-meter a tad. But I don’t see that happening. It’s all about the money, cuz God forbid, he should have to live on less than $24M a year — at his age — with 4 neck surgeries.

By: jjjsullivan

jjjsullivan — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:44:51 +0000

I’m a Pats fan but know Manning as the best pure passer since Broadway Joe. ( I’m old). I also take care of a lot of post cervical fusion patients and I fear for Peytons future in the NFL.
He is one big hit away from nerve reinjury and another surgery.
It’s a huge risk to put big money on this man’s future.
I was hoping you’d hang up your guns, big man.
Hall of fame waits either way.

By: kingcrusher

kingcrusher — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:38:23 +0000

I honestly fail to see why the 9ers would go for manning (or any team unless they can get him cheap). He has at most 3 years left in him, and most likely he will step foot on the field for the very first game and get injured, ending his career. He’s not worth the money, period. Even if he squeezes one year out, it’s not worth giving up the great chemistry that has been built. For the first time in a long time, the 9ers were fun to watch again. But now I’ve lost interest in them again because of all this. We had a team, we were growing and succeeding, it was a team to be proud of. Grrr.

By: stevenfbrackett

stevenfbrackett — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:04:57 +0000

Another day, another couple of points down on the Respect-o-Meter for Manning.

By: draftdoctor

draftdoctor — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:04:24 +0000

If he wants to have a realistic chance at winning the SB he will pick the 49ers. They have everything in place-a great defense, a solid OL, a great RB, a top coach, a top TE and a bunch of talented WRs who need a QB. If he wants to teturn to his college roots go to the Titans. Unsure why the Titans are after hom aftet drafting Locker so high last year.

By: stealthjunk

stealthjunk — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:54:26 +0000

Seems dumb of Peyton to drag this on so long — he’s only inflicting damage on his future team.

By: buckeyeron

buckeyeron — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:31:27 +0000

Get real people! It’s been less than 2 weeks since he was released and less than a week since teams starting seriously checking him out. How many of you make a career decision faster than that? Sure I would love to see him in Denver, but I have no problem with him taking some time to decide what is best for himself and his family. How can anyone blame him for that?

By: mackie66

mackie66 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:07:12 +0000

Well Mr humble is leading NFL teams around by the nose or collecting them like a charm braclett. This humble guy is loving the attention and hell, Mr humble might not decide untill opening week end so he wont have to throw in camp.
I am surprised by the lack of business sense exhibited by GM across the NFL.
Humble guy,,,yeah right.

By: be1078

be1078 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:03:04 +0000

Manning has never been one for the spotlight, he did his thing and was a true professional throughout his career in Indy. The media is driving me crazy with the manning hunt and where is he going to sign! My belief is that he is going about his business and trying to truly find the team he is going to retire with. I wish him all the luck in his pursuit. All these haters are his motivators!!!

By: mullman7675

mullman7675 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:50:19 +0000

The simpletons who think Peyton needs to make a decision immediately are sad, sorry folks. In no way does this situation remeind me of Favre. Shake yourself people.

By: lymonb

lymonb — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:37:02 +0000

Yes, getting very Favre-like, indeed. Never would have dared put him in that category before. Look how his indecision is affecting other teams. I guess they’re all selfish when it comes down to it.

By: rooney24

rooney24 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:35:02 +0000

If it has gone this far, does anyone think he needs to announce it like a high school player announces on signing day? Sit at a table with hats for all three teams and then put on the hat of the team he picked? I think it would be funny, but he would get roasted in the media.

By: perrrplexed

perrrplexed — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:07:26 +0000

The idea that Peyton is an egotistical, selfish, me first player/person so far out of reality that its hard to comprehend

By: skipbayless

skipbayless — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:05:20 +0000

Report: Peyton wants to play for a mystery team.

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:02:51 +0000

tmillhone says:Mar 18, 2012 7:31 AM

All of the people saying this is “Favre 2.0″ needs to grow up.

Favre was clearly looking for attention and was dragging it out just to have a moment in the spotlight. Peyton Manning has been and is one of the most humble players we’ve seen in this sport. He was fully expecting to stay in Indianapolis as a Colt, his home for over 10 years now, and got completely blindsided by Jim Irsay.

Let him take his time, it’s not his fault that this is the only thing the media wants to report on.
____________________

Well, he’s got you fooled. You must be high from sniffing the Swamp Boy’s jock fumes.

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:58:48 +0000

Swamp Boy just wants to leverage this into the biggest possible swindle that he can pull off. He’s looking for the most guaranteed money from whomever is foolish enough to pay it. He ripped off Irsay for $24 million already and he’s looking for more. Greedy Swamp Boy.

My old Latin teacher Sister Dulcilia says … “Caveat emptor”.

By: jaycutlerslagunabeach

jaycutlerslagunabeach — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:57:01 +0000

Some team should tell him to go get in the portapotty

By: jayhawk6

jayhawk6 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:56:24 +0000

Really, who cares any more? It seems to be narrowed down to three, one of which will mortgage their future on a superstar with an over-sized Achilles heel.

The other teams in the division where he lands will simply have to step up their run game and play the “keep Peyton on the bench”.

By: CKL

CKL — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:54:39 +0000

@ pats54 agree wholeheartedly with your last paragraph.

What happened to the “incentive laden deal” PM said he was willing to give another team? LOL…he still thinks he should be the highest paid QB in the league in his situation. If someone wants to pay him that, fine it’s their decision but I think it’s nuts. Maybe Brees knows this since they share an agent and that’s part of why he turned down 18 mill/yr. Certainly Brees should make more on his new deal than PM does on this one.

To people saying he isn’t like Favre simply because he isn’t making statement etc, that reasoning isn’t correct. He’s leaking stuff though his people JUST LIKE FAVRE DID…so he won’t look bad…passive aggressiveness at its finest.

By: gorilladik81

gorilladik81 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:49:01 +0000

Brett Favre part two.

By: samoan1

samoan1 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:45:28 +0000

I hope whichever team he picks they don’t even make the playoffs! Just because he’s stretchin this out! C’mon and pick already! Let’s move on.

By: wtfru2

wtfru2 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:35 +0000

The new Brett Favre story….

By: feomax

feomax — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:42:28 +0000

This smacks of “THE DECISION”…..a little less repsect each day…………..

By: commandercornpone

commandercornpone — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:16:08 +0000

crabtree? he’s a joke, and he disappeared in the playoffs.

and manningham just took his job.

By: tx526

tx526 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:13:38 +0000

Better let Bud know quickly or he may not be around to sign the check. Not getting any younger… Ya know?

By: johnnybaggadonuts

johnnybaggadonuts — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:12:44 +0000

I’m a Broncos fan and as much I hate to say it, I’m thinking he chooses the 49ers.

I would have like to see him pick sooner, but this is the first time he has ever gone through this (more than likely the last) and if you really look at how he’s handled this, he’s not being a prick about it. He’s weighing his options from teams that are not going to rush him.

By: cambo370

cambo370 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:07:32 +0000

We need this Manning thing to end so I can stop reading you guys whine about it.

By: freedomispopular

freedomispopular — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:06:23 +0000

In this on-demand world people expect major decisions to be made with little to no thought.

By: mrslay1

mrslay1 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:47:35 +0000

He can take all the time he wants to. He certainly doesn’t answer to anyone here!

By: peytonsneck18

peytonsneck18 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:46:32 +0000

Paymetons is waiting for a team to “SHOW HIM THE MONEY”!!!!!!!!!!!!!