It's Official, Peyton and the Indianapolis Colts part ways
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Peyton Manning's 14-year career as a member of the Indianapolis Colts is coming to an end.
Sources close to the team told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that the announcement will come at a press conference in Indianapolis on Wednesday.
The decision to pass on the $28 million bonus owed Manning and not to pick up the four remaining years on his contract means Manning will become a free agent, and sources say that he intends to continue to play.
The Colts decided not to pick up Manning's option because of concerns they had over his readiness to play in the NFL again.
The four-time league MVP missed the entire 2011 season after having his third neck surgery in 19 months, a fusion of two vertebrae. His doctors have medically cleared him to resume his career.
Manning has broken all of Indianapolis' career records for quarterbacks and had never missed a start before last season. He's taken the Colts to the playoffs 11 times, captured seven AFC South titles in eight years, won two AFC championships, one Super Bowl title and a Super Bowl MVP Award.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Sources close to the team told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that the announcement will come at a press conference in Indianapolis on Wednesday.
The decision to pass on the $28 million bonus owed Manning and not to pick up the four remaining years on his contract means Manning will become a free agent, and sources say that he intends to continue to play.
The Colts decided not to pick up Manning's option because of concerns they had over his readiness to play in the NFL again.
The four-time league MVP missed the entire 2011 season after having his third neck surgery in 19 months, a fusion of two vertebrae. His doctors have medically cleared him to resume his career.
Manning has broken all of Indianapolis' career records for quarterbacks and had never missed a start before last season. He's taken the Colts to the playoffs 11 times, captured seven AFC South titles in eight years, won two AFC championships, one Super Bowl title and a Super Bowl MVP Award.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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Good.. Now I need Manning to go to MIA and Flynn to Cleveland.
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Good.. Now I need Manning to go to MIA and Flynn to Cleveland.
i think flynn is gonna go to MIA along with his old OC -
peyton to seattle is a good look, he needs a contender not a rebuilding squad
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also 49ers would be good too if he would take a pay cut
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If Peyton go to Miami, they're going to the superbowl
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and water is wet..i dont know why they dragged it out like this
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I think Peyton is going to the Dolphins...that would put people in the seats down here.
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ImParallel wrote: »be funny if the Titans scooped him up for the league minimum.
well that is not happening as ? up a decision it is that the colts are trading manning they will not trade him to the same division...
The colts are stupid... they should have taken a few ls to get luck to learn underneath manning while getting a crazy o-line and receiving core to make sure that they have a team NO ONE will ? with in the future -
I think the Jets should strongly consider going after him. If he lands there, i see a super bowl championship for the Jets in the near future. I no they like Sanchez, he has gotten it done in the playoffs, but i don't think Sanchez is the answer.
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if peyton went to the 49ers they would win a championship with that defense
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detcatinva wrote: »
Yeah I read that Flynn is Mia's second choice and Peyton is their top choice. -
peyton to new york
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In Marvins Room wrote: »I think the Jets should strongly consider going after him. If he lands there, i see a super bowl championship for the Jets in the near future. I no they like Sanchez, he has gotten it done in the playoffs, but i don't think Sanchez is the answer.
i dont think the jets have a super bowl roster. they arent talented to me at the skill positoins -
Word is Peyton and Flynn both want to go to.Miami, and that most likely Peyton, and Reggie Wayne will Dolphins by next week.
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he should go to Arizona. A dome team with a great WR in Fitz and a pass happy offense. perect fit but he will go to Miami
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he should go to Arizona. A dome team with a great WR in Fitz and a pass happy offense. perect fit but he will go to Miami
Miami is in a better position to win now and has a better offense and defense
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If P. Diddy go to MIA, ? will be OVER for Rex and the Jets.
He might ? around and find his ass fired after next season.
Meanwhile, you got the Heat and the Dolphins with Diddy....MIA would be en fuego like ? . -
So the colts really really think they got the next peyton huh?
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this ? is crazy. we all knew this was possible to happen this year, but still.......one of the GOATS will be changing jerseys
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stop with that miami.BS!! Seattle/49ers/chiefs/tenn>miami> in win now department
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Lurk_Hinrich wrote: »Lol what if luck becomes a bust?
i hope thats what happens -
Word is its gonna be the Raiders....
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Can't wait until ? general starts posting again. His favorite excuse is gone.
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stop with that miami.BS!! Seattle/49ers/chiefs/tenn>miami> in win now department
Seattle ? Chiefs ? Tenn ?
Did you see the Dolphins play last year? They're a QB away -
Lurk_Hinrich wrote: »Lol what if luck becomes a bust?
it will be hilarious
