The Big Rumor: If The Colts Take Luck, Then Manning Could Be...

[skinsguy]

There are a lot of IF's, and I honestly don't think Peyton Manning is going to be healthy enough to play. But yeah, if there was no doubt the Manning was 100% healthy and in football shape, it would be awful hard to pass him up, but you don't mortgage the future on him.

[CrustyRedskin]

How come ESPN hasnt sniffed out this mysterious tweet yet or have they?

[SmootSmack]

Misunderstood tweet causes firestorm over Peyton Manning's future - WTOP.com

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Misunderstood tweet causes firestorm over Peyton Manning's future - WTOP.com

Idk about that

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Idk about that

Don't know about what?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Misunderstood tweet causes firestorm over Peyton Manning's future - WTOP.com

lol now thats funny.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Don't know about what?

If that's true lol

#Hail to the Redskins

[skins89moss]

The only way I would have Manning playing for the Redskins if he gets released and we sign him as a F/A. I would have a clause about his health issue for a precaution. I rather spend money on a proven QB than a unknown like Matt Flynn who has played in a handfu of games. Smells like Kevin Kolb to me all over again, expcept Kolb was traded to the Cards who got hosed on that deal thus far.

[skinsfaninok]

Everyone keeps saying how horrible our line is... It's actually pretty good

#Hail to the Redskins

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Everyone keeps saying how horrible our line is... It's actually pretty good

#Hail to the Redskins

I know. Just lazy. The O-line is fine and they'll tweak it in the off-season. Bad QB = bad protection.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Everyone keeps saying how horrible our line is... It's actually pretty good

#Hail to the Redskins

Actually, if it improves just a bit it will be mediocre...

[wordsmithgk]

I really do not want someone else's quarterback. Let's get our own and build with that. Do what it takes to draft a young quarterback. I will not be excited about another teams reject like Sanchez or Bradford or a damaged Manning or a backup like Flynn

[12thMan]

I don't think our oline is as horrible as fans make it out to be. We know from Helu and Royster's production that these can run block. A competent quarterback has a way of making his line better too.

I just don't like the idea of Peyton Manning coming here. I don't hate it, just on the fence about it. Even with his accomplished past, it just smacks of the organization doing the things the same way they did when Vinny was overseeing player personnel. I know it's different, but it just "feels" the same.

I honestly didn't/still don't think it's a given that he even comes back next season. We'd better have a plan B if we take the Manning plunge, that's for sure.

[skinsfaninok]

Healthy I'd take Manning over any rookie qb in the draft, he'd make us legitimate contenders for 2-3 years

#Hail to the Redskins

[Ruhskins]

It is hard to predict what will happen with Manning. He could very well be released by Indy because of his contract and his health. While I am sure Indy would like to get something for him, with these two roadblocks (contract/health) it would be hard for them to do that. Right now the Colts are in a great position to part ways with Manning without much backlash from the fan base.

Health aside, I don't think we are in such a terrible position to have a guy like Manning. However, here are my concerns: 1. Money - unless BA would work it out that Manning has to prove himself health-wise, I think Manning would be expensive for a short time. 2. Co-existance - can Manning, who is a coach on the field, co-exist with Kyle Shanahan (which I personally think KS should let Manning do his thing).

Manning as a Redskins is not such a terrible idea (aside from health/money). He makes offensive lines better, something that we have not had in our team for a long time. He will make average receivers better, once again, we've never had a QB in our team be able to do that. Finally, we have a running game AND a good defense...Manning never had a running game and a good defense. I don' think Indy had those two things at the same time.

Now the 600 lb. gorilla is his health. Even with the best protection in the world, he is going to get hit. And a lot of teams will be asking themselves if they want to gamble on his health and spend the money to get him.