Yeah, everyone knew this was coming but still...it's sad.

 

No idea where he will go. Lots of teams looking for a decent quarterback.

Personally, I'd like to see him retire. With that neck injury he has, why risk it anymore? He has more than enough money to live a good life with, all the money in the world isnt going to make it a good life when he's paralyzed.

Jeff

 

Not official yet, just "per ESPN". An announcement supposed to be coming tomorrow. Nothing from the Colts yet.

 

He's out like a fat girl in dodge ball.

 

Hopefully MIAMI :yes::yes: 18 would look good in orange and aqua.

 

Just cause they released him doesn't mean he's going anywhere, this may be ploy to reduce the upcoming 24 Mil bonus he was supposed to get and resign him to a lower contract amount. Stay tuned, this stuff happens all the time.

 

That's true and I hope you're right, but I don't think the chances of that are real good in this case with Luck coming in. Whomever pays Peyton the big bucks is going to be taking a chance. I'm guessing though if he's not playing like his old self at the start of next season, he will be by season's end.

 

He's a great QB and I hope he goes to a team that needs him not the highest bidder. Like Miami , Clevland, Dallas, Toronto, Odessa HS, New England,l:beers:

 

Hopefully Dallas gets smart and dumps **** and picks up Manning...

 

Never happen.....JJ does not care what it cost to be right.

 

I'd love to see him come to Philly. Even if he just throws the ball from the sideline he would still be better then Vick.

 

he's not washed up yet, so probably not Minnesota

 

lBoy aint that the truth. I dont know what our problem is accept we are the Vikings. This is the kind of crap we do I suppose. Although we may be good now and finally realize the error in taking QB's that gave thier best years somewhere else. We have a few good QB's that are talented enough not to find a replacement veteran.

 

Payton is one of the great Q'backs of our time. It's a shame he and the Colts couldn't work something out. Not over yet, though.
I really wish he would retire just save his own "neck".
It's just a business decision on the part of both parties and I wish Payton the best of luck....:beers:.

 

It's funny, the South Florida media and Dolphin fans have been foaming at the mouth for months over this.

They even have a billboard in Miami with his picture in a Dolphins uniform on I 95 and some web site dedicated to getting him here.

 

 

As a Pats fan I hate him on the field but respect the talent. Where ever he goes he will need a good offensive line. Does Miami have an O line?

 

what if Luck turns out to be another Ryan Leaf, Jemarcus Russel or one of the other College greats /Nfl busts, 1st round picks......OUCH !!

Just sayin :yes:

 

Well I think Indy is rolling the dice on Luck but really this is their best shot. Even if they chose to retain Manning how much time does he have left? Maybe two more seasons? Maybe one more game if he aggrivates his injury? Is Indy going to expect Luck to start right out of the gate? That is a lot to ask of any rookie quarterback. A winning season can only be expected by the truely gifted rookie quarterback ( like Rothlisberger 2004 14 wins 0 losses). How did you like how I slipped that in Seb?:thumbsup:

 

Yep looks like we're stuck with Luck.

 

It's the money they want to save the 28mil bonus.

 

Oakland

 

Miami seems to be a good choice, Arizona might be in consideration. I think teams like Washington are dreaming. He needs to go somewhere that has talent and may be close to making a run. He doesn't need a team that is weak all over and will leave him scrambling for his life everytime he drops back. This is a big talk radio topic and I keep hearing that the Drs. say he is taking no chance, that his neck is healed. The big question seemed to be if he would get his arm strength back.

I do understand the teams position. Lot of money for a QB to lead a losing team and by the time they get the players then need, he will be retired. Might as well take that money and use it for the future. As always you never know what you get when you draft a QB, you might get rotten luck. I would trade that pick and go for Matt Flynn! Most college qb's end up in another line of work after a couple years in the NFL. The Mannings, Ryan, the kid in Detroit and Buffalo, come to mind, but there are lots of top college guys that don't measure up in the NFL, but everybody thought they were the next big thing.

 

Bob Irsay was a liar and so is his son, Bob snuck away from Baltimore in the middle of the night in the middle of winter and there is no reason to believe his son either.

Peyton is the Class Act of the NFL.

 

I personally would like the Skins to go after Flynn, stay away from Manning....and even RGIII.
They have lots of cap space ....did I really just say that about a Snyder team then they could add some weapons as well as Flynn and not trade away the future picks.

 

Bet he ends up in AZ

 

The Miami media is going nuts over this. They are following him around in helicoptors, camped out in front of his building, etc.

They are calling it "Manning Mania"

Pathetic they way they cover this locally.

Since Dan Marino days ended, this area has been crying for someone to fill his shoes.

(Hope he plays here, he already lives here part time)