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The Colts can sign Andrew Luck as early as Friday
If you were hoping for drama on draft night in regards to the number one pick, there are now two reasons why it won’t be happening. The first one is the obvious one. The Colts are drafting Andrew Luck and that’s final.The second one isn’t so obvious. In fact, it isn’t obvious at all. According NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, the Colts could sign Luck as early as Friday. How’s that for killing the drama. This year, the presence of a rookie wage scale makes it much easier to get these deals done, since there’s no longer much — if anything — to negotiate. Thus, the Colts could, in theory, sign the first overall pick long before the draft NFL spokesman Greg Aiello tells us that the Colts could sign the top pick as of Friday, after a pair of coin flips lock in the draft order.And so, theoretically, Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning could end up as teammates, after all. The Colts can sign Luck before they cut Manning.
Three Real Reasons Peyton Manning Should Retire
As the world watches to see exactly what the Indianapolis Colts are going to do about Peyton Manning and the large sum of money he will have coming due very soon, I started to really think about why Manning should hang up his football cleats for good. There are three real good reason Peyton Manning should risk further injury to his neck that could in fact leave the 4 time NFL’s MVP with some form of paralysis or even worse yet Paralyzed. Peyton Manning has accomplished plenty over his professional football career. He has nothing left to prove.
The three reason’s Manning should just retire are his wife and twin children. I’m sure Peyton’s family would really be upset if Manning returned to professional football and suffered some sort of injury it would be devastating to his family. Manning should have some money put aside and he should be able to take care of his wife and family for years to come. It makes no sense at all for Manning to return to football and risk further damage to …
Colts can sign Andrew Luck starting this Friday
According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, the Indianapolis Colts can sign quarterback Andrew Luck beginning on Friday if they’d like to, per NFL spokesman Greg Aiello.
The only thing we’re waiting for are some coin tosses that will occur on Friday to determine some draft positions due to tiebreakers.
In the past, teams with the first overall pick have signed the prospect that they plan on drafting before the draft even started.
But in this case, I highly doubt that Colts owner Jim Irsay wants to draw even more attention to himself or Peyton Manning by signing Luck to a contract right now.
With the rookie wage scale in place, it wouldn’t be that difficult. It would just be another public relations nightmare for the Colts. But then again, Irsay’s familiar with those.
Five Plays & Cap Casualties – Peyton Manning.
First off, apologies for my lack of content over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been extremely busy. Anyway. I’ve decided to continue the Five Plays series in the current period, with a switch in focus towards potential cap casualties. The players under scrutiny at this point in time for salary related reasons are some of the most crucial players in our recent period of success – namely, Peyton Manning; Dallas Clark and Dwight Freeney. I’ve decided to do Peyton first, because he’s more significant to the team and the decision will impact the franchise for several years.
The facts with Peyton are as follows:
The Colts owe Peyton a $28m option bonus, due on March 8th. His potential base salary for next year is $7.4m, which would take his price up to $35.4m in terms of a cap hit for next year, if the option were exercised.
We in the public domain still have little other than hearsay in terms of knowledge about his current injury status, which confuses the water…
Peyton Manning’s picture still on the side of Lucas Oil Stadium
As the NFL once again invades the city of Indianapolis for this week’s NFL scouting combine, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News snapped a picture of Peyton Manning’s picture on the side of Lucas Oil Stadium.
Maybe this is a sign that owner Jim Irsay and the Colts are going to keep Manning. OK, maybe not, but don’t be surprised when Andrew Luck’s picture is in that same spot next season.
Kravitz: I’ll say I’m wrong
We all have a love/hate relationship with Bob’s work, although I’ve typically found myself appreciating the position he’s been in and his ability to write exceptionally well even if I disagree with his opinions. Since he’s been predicting the possible breakup between the Colts and Manning many have ratcheted up their attacks on Kravitz, in some cases unfairly. Bob has even gone on the offensive himself a few times.
It’s the complaint about his critics that will prompt discussion today:
My radio friend JMV has been saying I’ve put my reputation on the line with this thing. I guess I just don’t see it. Didn’t John say Tom Telesco was going to be named GM and Jim Caldwell was going to be retained? I don’t see or hear anybody saying he needs to pay for that with his reputation. Didn’t my other radio friend Jake Query tweet that Bill Polian was going to be kicked upstairs (like he didn’t already have one foot out the door) and Chris Polian was going to be retaine…
Learn From 2011 Indianapolis Colts, Draft More Than One Quarterback
As the combine inches closer and closer teams are getting their scouting reports in full effect. It is important to not only pay attention to the big time players, but also the smaller guys.
Depth is key to any team’s success in the NFL and in any sport for that matter, especially at quarterback position. Just ask the 2011 Indianapolis Colts, who went 2-14 without their number one guy. The Colts had three different quarterbacks that took snaps for them, and they didn’t get a win until the third quarterback in week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.
Undoubtedly the Indianapolis Colts will draft Andrew Luck with the first pick, strengthening their quarterback position, but who will back him up? The Colts must sign a whole new quarterback crew this off-season either through free agency or using their draft picks.
There are many veteran players available in free agency, and the Indiapolis colts will need at least one veteran to go with the two rookies. I would predict that th…
Peyton Manning’s Image Removed from Lucas Oil Stadium
Spotted in a tweet from New York Daily News reporter, Mannish Mehta, the large image of Peyton Manning has been replaced with the Indianapolis Colts’ Horseshoe:
The Colts and their iconic future Hall of Fame quarterback look set to part ways after Manning underwent neck surgery last summer and missed the entire season. Colts’ owner Jim Irsay has publicly commented that the decision to remain is up to Manning provided the Colts can work out a contract that is also beneficial to the team. Manning is scheduled to receive a $28M bonus in March, after collecting $26M in 2011 without playing a snap. Manning has been the face of the franchise for over a decade since being selected with the #1 pick in the 1998 NFL draft. Subtle moves like this do nothing but reinforce the idea that in 2012, Manning will not be wearing a Colts’ uniform.
Peyton Manning’s image no longer adorns the exterior of Lucas Oil Stadium.
Ron Jaworski: Jets should go after Colts QB Peyton Manning
(PhatzRadio / ESPN) — ESPN’s Ron Jaworski may no longer be part of the Monday Night Football booth, but he’s far from done dispensing his NFL analysis for the network.
Asked about his outlook for Colts QB Peyton Manning in a recent radio interview, “Jaws” didn’t hold back.
“I think Peyton Manning ends up playing somewhere else,” Jaworski told 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. “Certainly, when you look at the Colts right now, they’re a team that’s going through their development process with a new coaching staff and new players.
“I think it’s best for Peyton to go and play on a team that can compete for a Super Bowl, a team that might be a quarterback away from elevating that team to Super Bowl status, and I think that would be a win-win situation.”
And who might that would-be Super Bowl team that best fits Manning be?
“The New York Jets,” opined Jaworksi. “I love (Jets QB) Mark Sanchez, and there are 25 other quarterbacks in this league that I would take Pey…
Indianapolis Colts Ask Andrew Luck Not to Throw at NFL Combine
It has been reported that the Indianapolis Colts have asked soon-to-be first overall draft pick Andrew Luck not to throw at the combine.
Every year players choose not to throw at the NFL combine, but it’s usually so they don’t hurt their draft status. For example, Tim Tebow a few years back did not throw either for completely different reasons. Tebow needed to hide his throwing motion because it was very weak.
With Andrew Luck, not throwing it seems like they are trying to hide something from the rest of the NFL. But then again does Luck have anything else to prove? He is an elite passer and is still going to compete in other things like the 40, because that is so important for luck right?
I think it comes down to head games at this point for the Indianapolis Colts. Luck will throw at his pro date to show off his arms strength and accuracy.
Luck is not the only quarterback that won’t be throwing. Robert Griffin III and Texas A&M’s Ryan Tannehil are also c…
Kuharsky: Manning better off with Colts
Paul Kuharsky expects Peyton Manning to be released. However, he feels it would be in Manning’s best interest if he stayed with the team:
The public nature of this process, along with the many changes in the Colts’ organization, may push Manning to leave. The reason I say staying is the best option is because what Manning needs more than anything else is time, and the comfort of being a Colt offers him the most time to regain his arm strength for throwing the football.
Report: Seahawks could be an early favorite to land Peyton Manning
According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, the Seattle Seahawks could end up being the early front-runners to land Colts quarterback Peyton Manning once he’s released.
The Seahawks need a querterback and head coach Pete Carroll is at least interested in exploring the possibility of bringing Manning in.
The Seahawks have a good young talented group of weapons on offense, that would help Manning get acclimated to a new system.
Also one of the Seahawks’ team physicians is Stan Herring, who is one of the country’s best doctor’s that specializes in spinal injures. He would certainly have a great understanding of Manning’s current situation.
Could Peyton land in Seattle?
Per a report from the National Football Post (NFP), the Seattle Seahawks could be the early favorite to land Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning if he is release. The Seahawks, a team that finished 28th in total offense (22nd in passing), is still searching for answers offensively, especially at the quarterback position. Heading into the 2012 offseason, they currently only have one quarterback on the roster, Tavaris Jackson, due $4M in base salary. Per NFP, the Seahawks employ one of the most respected specialists for spine injuries in team physician, Stan Herring, who is also a member of the NFL’s Head, Neck, and Spine Committee. Seattle could be an attractive option for Manning, a smaller market with a young team with a solid offensive line and playmakers in running back Marshawn Lynch and Sidney Rice. The NFP also speculates Reggie Wayne might consider the Seahawks if Manning were to sign there.
Irsay offering BMW in Twitter contest
Indianapolis Colts’ owner Jim Irsay has tweeted out a challenge to all NFL fans:
Irsay is one of the most engaging owners in the NFL and has a widespread reputation for his use of social media, especially Twitter. There were no immediate details given on how to enter or when the deadline for accept entries would be, but it appears Irsay is simply putting the challenge out there to give fans a head start on studying the draft. Suffice to say, the odds of accurately picking all 32 draft picks in order is estimated to be 1 in 10 trillion. Bud Light sponsored a similar promotion last year, awarding $10,000,000 to anyone who accurately predicted the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. Needless to say, no one won it. However, that won’t stop many hopeful NFL fans from trying to win a BMW from Irsay. For good measure, he should add a game dream package to the prize!
As Colts near deadline on Manning, more troublesome details emerge
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When reached Wednesday, Manning’s agent, Tom Condon, declined to comment on any specifics regarding his high-profile client, other than adding: “I wouldn’t have anything to say about all of that, one way or another.”
While the new details paint a picture of Manning’s health that may be more tenuous than is publicly known, NFL sources told SI.com that the Colts quarterback was strenuously trying to show team officials and coaches that he was capable of playing in the final two weeks of the regular season, but specifically in red zone situations, where his limited arm strength would be less of a liability.
