Comments on: Peyton Manning done after three successful drives

By: thereisfootballwestofjersey

thereisfootballwestofjersey — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:37:17 +0000

Manning and the Broncos got the Niner D without Aldon Smith and Navaro Bowman. Justin Smith played at Pro Bowl speed. This is practice folks. Never EVER believe what you see in practice games

By: modorator

modorator — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:35:33 +0000

“but he looked capable of handling them during his brief appearance on Sunday.”

That was just a stupid comment. No one has ever questioned whether he could handle the the challenges of a complex defense. Only people who did not believe everthing the doctors have been saying about this surgery questioned whether he could handle a hit. The only intellegent question has always been about the strength and precision of his arm.

Even questions about a new team and new players are a little silly. He was on one of the worst team in the history of the league yet while he was with them, they were one of the best teams in the league.

By: tatum064

tatum064 — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:15:18 +0000

The realization is setting in that Manning is back to his usual self…and Rivers and Palmer appear to be regressing.

By: footballchic777

footballchic777 — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:37:52 +0000

I think Peyton went a long way in quieting the naysayers.

By: 20dollardinners

20dollardinners — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:35:55 +0000

I was at game. Peyton made it look effortless. The niners looked really bad when it was first string vs first string. 17-0. Ouch.

By: Spencer

Spencer — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:59:54 +0000

Peyton looked good. Decker could be special.

By: bleedburgandyandgold

bleedburgandyandgold — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:09:11 +0000

Its good to see manning getting back to form should be a great season I’m pumped!

By: beauregard

beauregard — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:07:10 +0000

Was there really ever any doubt? He’s Peyton Manning.

By: greatminnesotasportsmind

greatminnesotasportsmind — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:35:08 +0000

thegreatonesays says:Aug 26, 2012 5:27 PM

Anyone who puts ANY stock at all into any preseason game doesn’t know football in the least bit. 4-0 Lions, 0-16 Lions…. yep same season
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The only REAL stock you can take away is how players are being used. 3rd down backs, goal line backs, etc.

By: maddenisfordorks

maddenisfordorks — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:20:12 +0000

Glad to see 18 doing well.

NFL is better place with him.

By: wilnel1984

wilnel1984 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:47:05 +0000

The guy is a workaholic. He’ll be fine. The O-line looked solid against a pretty good defense.

The only problems he is having is getting used to the offense and shaking off rust.

It looks like the rust proofing is almost complete.

By: Josh Alper

Josh Alper — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:47:03 +0000

It’s about the angles, friend.

By: 2fleas

2fleas — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:46:16 +0000

He looked great. Good to see him get right back up after a huge hit. Denver is going to be tough this season because he’s only going to get better. Remember, this is only his 3rd game after being out an entire year.

By: robgilman

robgilman — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:38:53 +0000

As a fan that doesnt want peyton and the broncos to succeed, i have still said it would be foolish for anyone to underestimate manning. even with his injury he is still a top 10 qb and if anyone is going to overcome obstacles, id say peyton would be a guy to do it.

That being said, the key to shutting him down is constant pressure. He’s going to need to count on his o-line big time this year to protect him.

On a side note, the niners sure came out flat and didnt look good. not by any means counting them out but looks like they need to do some work.

By: electionconfidential

electionconfidential — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:38:08 +0000

Peyton looked very good. The main thing being that he didn’t have any of those major miscues this week. All of his passes were at least reasonable. Not perfect, but reasonable. The second TD pass was legit. If the author doesn’t think the network showed enough replays he should consider DVR like the rest of us.

By: blue18hutthutt

blue18hutthutt — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:28:49 +0000

Manning answered ALOT of questions today

He took a MONSTER hit and almost looked excited to take it popping right back up and getting a completion then a TD

He was 7/7 for 104 and 1TD for 158.3 QB rating to quiet doubters about his ability to throw to the right

He completed the ball to 6 different receivers (including a gorgeous bomb to a running back down the sideline on the right) showing command of the offense and ability to get the most out of his team mates without relying on any one player

Had 3 scoring drives in 3 posessions against one of the best Ds in the league from last season.

Still only preseason but man did he answer some lingering questions big time today!

By: truthfactory

truthfactory — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:28:00 +0000

He took a HARD hit and popped right back up and followed it up with a touchdown. This should quite down the “wait till he gets hit” comments.

Any qb can get hit on any play and get knocked out… if I were a Broncos fan, I’d be feeling much better about going into week 1 after seeing him pop back up after the hit.

By: thegreatonesays

thegreatonesays — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:27:53 +0000

Anyone who puts ANY stock at all into any preseason game doesn’t know football in the least bit. 4-0 Lions, 0-16 Lions…. yep same season

By: LoCoSu@%s

LoCoSu@%s — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:24:27 +0000

Granted this is only pre season, but the niners look Singletary-esque.

By: c0rona55

c0rona55 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:21:36 +0000

49ers looked very suspect before Broncos handed them the ball after that onsides kick.

By: 18isback

18isback — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:20:58 +0000

Still making it look easy.

What happened after he was drove into ground? He got up and threw a td

By: atwatercrushesokoye

atwatercrushesokoye — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:12:24 +0000

O line looks real good in pass protection, Manning only got hut twice this preseason and on most plays the defenses never got within 3 yards of him.