Colts Officially Release Peyton Manning (QB Thread #11)

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

PM apparently a little taken back by all the media frenzy down there too.

Now that I think about it, PM is not MIA the city. He is no show boat.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

PM apparently a little taken back by all the media frenzy down there too.

Miami media circus may make Manning wary of Dolphins | ProFootballTalk

So, big market teams are all out of the question. The media here is pretty "caring" about the Redskins, no wonder he doesn't want to be here.

I must say, Eli has thicker skin than Peyton.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

So, big market teams are all out of the question. The media here is pretty "caring" about the Redskins, no wonder he doesn't want to be here.

I must say, Eli has thicker skin than Peyton.

Funny, I watch a interview with Cooper Manning and he said the same thing and was referring to this video. I can't find the interview though.

Peyton Manning as a kid playing in the backyard -...

[Ruhskins]

Manning going anywhere but Miami doesn't help our chance of getting RG3. Although I think everything is in the hands of the Browns.

[SmootSmack]

He should play in Arizona as far as I'm concerned. That seems like a great fit.

I wonder if Elway will show up to tonight's dinner wearing his two Super Bowl rings and be like "Oh...you only have one ring. I'm so sorry"

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He should play in Arizona as far as I'm concerned. That seems like a great fit.

I wonder if Elway will show up to tonight's dinner wearing his two Super Bowl rings and be like "Oh...you only have one ring. I'm so sorry"

Then he gets in real close and quiet but starts talking a 1,000 words a minute with the hard sale.

"See I know what it's like. Your stupid brother who's only endorsement is some watch company now has two rings. TWO! But I can change that. I got to the playoffs with Tim Tebow. TEBOW! You were a better passer the day after your 4th surgery. Just IMAGINE what I could do with you. Think abut it."

*Does I'm watching you/seeing eye to eye gesture*

"Enjoy your evening gentlemen"

*Repeats eye to eye gesture*

[Ruhskins]

PM to make his decision by Tuesday according to Tandler...

Report: Manning to decide on new team by Tuesday - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

[MTK]

Redskins think they have a better shot at Griffin than Manning | ProFootballTalk

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Redskins think they have a better shot at Griffin than Manning | ProFootballTalk

Hmmm, I'll agree with this IF they want to throw the draft for one player RGIII. If they don't then I see the Skins as being one of the better places for PM. We have the best defense of all the teams needing his services and we know defense wins championships. A tweek to our OL and WR weapons brought in with a decent QB and I can see this offense scoring even 1 more TD per game which would if not win the game have tied them giving the Skins a chance to win. and.... this team has the money and space to bring in the players he would like to surround himself with if he'd like.

and thats why I see the Skins being a positive for him. I don't see Miami coming out next year going to the playoffs, nor do I see Arizona with their one good WR.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Hmmm, I'll agree with this IF they want to throw the draft for one player RGIII. If they don't then I see the Skins as being one of the better places for PM. We have the best defense of all the teams needing his services and we know defense wins championships. A tweek to our OL and WR weapons brought in with a decent QB and I can see this offense scoring even 1 more TD per game which would if not win the game have tied them giving the Skins a chance to win. and.... this team has the money and space to bring in the players he would like to surround himself with if he'd like.

and thats why I see the Skins being a positive for him. I don't see Miami coming out next year going to the playoffs, nor do I see Arizona with their one good WR.

regarding your first comment, what standards could you possibly be going by?

According to NFL.com, if you go by total defense, the Redskins ranked 13th. Three of the top 5 defenses from 2011 (Houston, New York Jets, and San Francisco) have been rumored to be interested in Manning. Seattle and Kansas City, 9th and 11th, are also rumored to be interested. The lowest ranked defensive team rumored to be interested in Manning is Denver at 20. Really, when you rank the teams rumored to be interested, we are one of the WORST from 2011.

Regarding your last, how on earth do you see the skins as more likely to go to the playoffs than either Miami or Arizona? Both teams have far more talent than we do. I'm not saying it wont work out that way, but you completely dismiss better teams. I think you are looking at this too much from a redskins fan perspective and not a realistic one.

[redskins5044]

i think its time for a new thread.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by redskins5044

i think its time for a new thread.

why? nothing new has happened since this one was created and probably wont until monday or Tuesday... unless Smoot has some news he's been keeping to himself....

[PaulieG]

Hey guys. REALLY long time lurker, and first time poster. I kinda feel like I know some of you guys, even though I haven't been a member until now. I've been a Redskins fan since 1982, after watching my first NFL game, during my first season playing Pee-Wee football.

Like many of us long time fans, we remember the glory days, and feel the pain of a decade+ of ridiculous front office moves, revolving coaches, and overpaying for free agents just short of retirement. Every year, I clean the slate clean and have hope. I tell myself "This is the year we turn this around", without any logic behind it. Just blind faith.

I'm feeling different this year. I'm feeling hopeful based on some logic. We have competent front office staff and coaches that just need more time to finishing cleaning house after the years Danny and Vinny destroying this team. This year, we have a chance to go get our franchise quaterback. This year, we have plent of cap room to go out and get the free agents we need to bring this team back to a powerhouse. This is the year of real hope for this team.

Go get RG3. Go get a solid free agent WR like VJax or Bowe. Resign London. His character in the locker room alone is worth what he is asking. Just get it done, because this could be a real season of hope become reality, and the fans deserve it. OK, exiting my soapbox now. LOL

Happy to be joining this great community.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by PaulieG

Hey guys. REALLY long time lurker, and first time poster. I kinda feel like I know some of you guys, even though I haven't been a member until now. I've been a Redskins fan since 1982, after watching my first NFL game, during my first season playing Pee-Wee football.

Like many of us long time fans, we remember the glory days, and feel the pain of a decade+ of ridiculous front office moves, revolving coaches, and overpaying for free agents just short of retirement. Every year, I clean the slate clean and have hope. I tell myself "This is the year we turn this around", without any logic behind it. Just blind faith.

I'm feeling different this year. I'm feeling hopeful based on some logic. We have competent front office staff and coaches that just need more time to finishing cleaning house after the years Danny and Vinny destroying this team. This year, we have a chance to go get our franchise quaterback. This year, we have plent of cap room to go out and get the free agents we need to bring this team back to a powerhouse. This is the year of real hope for this team.

Go get RG3. Go get a solid free agent WR like VJax or Bowe. Resign London. His character in the locker room alone is worth what he is asking. Just get it done, because this could be a real season of hope become reality, and the fans deserve it. OK, exiting my soapbox now. LOL

Happy to be joining this great community.

Just don't be selling us your crap or promoting your blog like other posters we've had recently. Otherwise, Good to have you!

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

regarding your first comment, what standards could you possibly be going by?

According to NFL.com, if you go by total defense, the Redskins ranked 13th. Three of the top 5 defenses from 2011 (Houston, New York Jets, and San Francisco) have been rumored to be interested in Manning. Seattle and Kansas City, 9th and 11th, are also rumored to be interested. The lowest ranked defensive team rumored to be interested in Manning is Denver at 20. Really, when you rank the teams rumored to be interested, we are one of the WORST from 2011.

Regarding your last, how on earth do you see the skins as more likely to go to the playoffs than either Miami or Arizona? Both teams have far more talent than we do. I'm not saying it wont work out that way, but you completely dismiss better teams. I think you are looking at this too much from a redskins fan perspective and not a realistic one.

I guess I can't argue stats. However I just think we seem to have played better. No different then the Patriots who gave up yards all season but were hard to score against... they tightened up in the red zone which we did. We held many teams to 20 or less points all season even the teams known to put up more then big scores.

To me I don't see Miami's OL being any better then ours... or worse. Arizona doesn't have a ton of CAP room and only has 1 decent WR. Kolb also was rushed a lot. As was the QB in Miami. Denver might be the team in better shape but their CAP space is not as good as ours. The Jets might be able to sign PM but thats it.

I'm looking at the overall picture. We have the CAP room for PM and his associates. We have a stingy defense. Our offense could have won us some games with a more accurate QB and better WR's. If our offense put up 10 more points per game we would have won most of our games which would have taken us into the playoffs.

Perhaps I'm drinking from the cool aid but atleast from my perspective the team is not as far off as the media and some fans would like for everyone to believe.