Peyton Manning no longer a Colt

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #40 on:** March 12, 2012, 05:00:03 PM »

Peyton has only visited Denver and Arizona so far. However, he's visiting Tennessee today, and Miami is confident (for whatever reason) that they will get a visit from him.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8278aba0/article/titans-preparing-for-visit-from-peyton-manning-early-this-week?module=HP11_hot_topics

Godfather · « **Reply #41 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:52:09 PM »

Quote from: Vandy Vol on March 12, 2012, 05:00:03 PM

Peyton has only visited Denver and Arizona so far. However, he's visiting Tennessee today, and Miami is confident (for whatever reason) that they will get a visit from him.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8278aba0/article/titans-preparing-for-visit-from-peyton-manning-early-this-week?module=HP11_hot_topics

Doubtful after they traded Brandon Marshall, now we really suck.

JR4AU · « **Reply #42 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:00:11 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on March 13, 2012, 08:52:09 PM

Doubtful after they traded Brandon Marshall, now we really suck.

I heard that may have been done, in part, to make more cap room so that maybe Peyton could bring Reggie Wayne with him.

Kaos · « **Reply #43 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:49:25 PM »

Quote from: JR4AU on March 13, 2012, 09:00:11 PM

I heard that may have been done, in part, to make more cap room so that maybe Peyton could bring Reggie Wayne with him.

Do you remember when the Braves lost the 1982 NCLS to St. Louis and then went out and snatched a few old washed up Cardinals for their roster?

Ken Oberkfell. Bruce Sutter. Lonnie Smith eventually. Worked out well. Or not.

JR4AU · « **Reply #44 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:56:27 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on March 13, 2012, 09:49:25 PM

Do you remember when the Braves lost the 1982 NCLS to St. Louis and then went out and snatched a few old washed up Cardinals for their roster?

Ken Oberkfell. Bruce Sutter. Lonnie Smith eventually. Worked out well. Or not.

I was actually a Bravos fan then. Yeah, I recall, but Manning makes any team without a QB better. But it's a short term fix.

Kaos · « **Reply #45 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:18:58 PM »

Quote from: JR4AU on March 13, 2012, 09:56:27 PM

I was actually a Bravos fan then. Yeah, I recall, but Manning makes any team without a QB better. But it's a short term fix.

Sutter was going to save us. Son of a bitch.

JR4AU · « **Reply #46 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:27:57 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on March 13, 2012, 10:18:58 PM

Sutter was going to save us. Son of a bitch.

If only Hrabosky could have hung on a year or 2 more.

The Prowler · « **Reply #47 on:** March 14, 2012, 01:41:24 AM »

Quote from: Godfather on March 13, 2012, 08:52:09 PM

Doubtful after they traded Brandon Marshall, now we really suck.

Traded Marshall to open up room for Wayne...then Manning.

JR4AU · « **Reply #48 on:** March 14, 2012, 09:19:18 AM »

Quote from: The Prowler on March 14, 2012, 01:41:24 AM

Traded Marshall to open up room for Wayne...then Manning.

He has re-signed with the colts

Godfather · « **Reply #49 on:** March 14, 2012, 09:46:32 AM »

I still don't want him on the phins. I think Denver makes the most sense. They are in a position to win now, their division is a joke, they have a good upper management team and coach, and plenty of cap room.

The plague of locusts would only last so long.

djsimp · « **Reply #50 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:43:36 AM »

Quote from: Godfather on March 14, 2012, 09:46:32 AM

I still don't want him on the phins. I think Denver makes the most sense. They are in a position to win now, their division is a joke, they have a good upper management team and coach, and plenty of cap room.

The plague of locusts would only last so long.

Maybe after Cutler gets the axe from da Bears, he can sign with Miami.

Godfather · « **Reply #51 on:** March 14, 2012, 12:16:03 PM »

Quote from: djsimp on March 14, 2012, 11:43:36 AM

Maybe after Cutler gets the axe from da Bears, he can sign with Miami.

One can only hope.

I was actually hoping they would go after Jason.

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #52 on:** March 14, 2012, 01:23:03 PM »

NFL.com's skreetz are whack, yo.

Despite what their previous article said, Manning apparently met with the Dolphins on Monday, not the Titans. The Titans are flying out some time today to meet with Manning, presumably in North Carolina. Manning has not worked out with any team yet, but indicates that he would be willing to work out with teams that he considers "serious finalists."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7683959/2012-nfl-free-agency-tennessee-titans-owner-says-peyton-manning-meeting-wednesday

djsimp · « **Reply #53 on:** March 14, 2012, 02:37:25 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on March 14, 2012, 12:16:03 PM

I was actually hoping they would go after Jason.

Too good to be true. No way that would happen.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #54 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:29:20 PM »

Broncos - "We can offer you a solid team ready for the playoffs."
Miami - "We can offer you sunny weather, a good offensive line, and a chance to compete with Tom Brady."
Cardinals - "We can offer you Fitzgerald, a dome, and a chance to play in the NFC."
Titans - "Fuck all that. We can offer you part of the team."

Quote

Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams said he plans to offer Peyton Manning a contract that would make the star quarterback a member of his franchise “for life.”

He actually can do it, too.

FOXSports.com has learned that kind of unusual arrangement isn’t barred under NFL rules. It also could set a precedent for other franchises that might want to sweeten the pot when courting star players.

FOXSports.com has learned that the Titans can offer Manning a contract addendum with the promise of a front-office position once his playing days have ended. Such a deal would not count against Tennessee’s salary cap, but the salary must be considered fair-market value for whatever front-office position Manning is promised, whether as an administrator or coach.

Theoretically, that means the Titans can guarantee Manning a future executive’s role that carries a seven-figure annual salary without taking a cap hit.

Such an arrangement would be unprecedented under the collective bargaining agreement. The deal, like all player contracts, also would require the approval of the NFL’s management council.

Adams, though, cannot promise Manning an ownership stake in the franchise. Such arrangements must first be approved by the league. There also would be salary-cap ramifications if an active player agreed to a deal that allowed him or a family member to become a part-owner either while still playing or in the future.

Adams told KHOU-TV in Houston on Wednesday that he wants Manning to become part of the Titans “for life.” In an article on the NFL’s website, analyst Mike Lombardi wrote that part of Adams’ sales pitch might include “a promise Manning could be part of the Tennessee Titans’ organization after his playing days are through.”

Such a pact must be done in writing. The NFL has previously sanctioned teams that have tried swinging under-the-table arrangements to circumvent the salary cap.

In 2000, the San Francisco 49ers were fined $300,000 and stripped of third- and fifth-round draft picks for striking “side deals” that would filter financial benefits to two players. One of those players was tight end Brent Jones. He was allegedly promised a bonus for doing offseason work to promote the franchise’s efforts to get a new stadium built in San Francisco.

The Titans might still be able to land Manning without the guarantee of a front-office job or future ownership. Manning took a visit to the Titans' headquarters Wednesday, marking the fourth meeting he has had with an interested suitor since his release last week by Indianapolis. Denver, Arizona and Miami also have made pitches to Manning.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/peyton-manning-tennessee-titans-can-offer-lifetime-deal-031512

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #55 on:** March 16, 2012, 03:29:10 PM »

Hey GF, you weren't too skippy on Manning so it looks like you get your wish. Heard this morning that Miami is out of the running and Green Bay back up, Matt Flynn is interviewing with the Fins today. You Super Bowlin', baby.

Godfather · « **Reply #56 on:** March 16, 2012, 03:42:29 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on March 16, 2012, 03:29:10 PM

Hey GF, you weren't too skippy on Manning so it looks like you get your wish. Heard this morning that Miami is out of the running and Green Bay back up, Matt Flynn is interviewing with the Fins today. You Super Bowlin', baby.

djsimp · « **Reply #57 on:** March 16, 2012, 05:10:45 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on March 16, 2012, 03:42:29 PM

What the hell did I tell ya.

Godfather · « **Reply #58 on:** March 19, 2012, 10:47:48 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on March 16, 2012, 03:29:10 PM

Hey GF, you weren't too skippy on Manning so it looks like you get your wish. Heard this morning that Miami is out of the running and Green Bay back up, Matt Flynn is interviewing with the Fins today. You Super Bowlin', baby.

Seattle bound.

Godfather · « **Reply #59 on:** March 19, 2012, 10:56:57 AM »

I don't get the whole hype for Matt Flynn. Front page of ESPN NFL Has the heading

Problem Solver: The QB position has been a source of concern for Seattle, but Matt Flynn changes all that.

The guy had one outstanding game for GB and now he is the best thing since sliced bread. If I seem to recall Kevin Kolb did something similar when he was at Philadelphia only it was over a series of games. How has he been working out for Arizona...oh yeah didn't they just make a mega deal to move up to get RGIII.