Why is the thought of Manning staying with the Colts unheard of?

[Cat Fanboy]

Radio this afternoon, I think the Scott Van Pelt show? So, it seems a 'lock' that the Rams trade their 2nd round overall pick. Dish to Cleveland they can still get Blackmon.

What's 'new' to me is they were talking THREE first round picks for the 2nd overall...at the minimum.

OK - so figure Manning has 3-5(?) years left in him, thats 3-5 years of arguably the best QB to ever play. Resign Manning, trade the pick, stockpile the draft - worry about your franchise QB in a few years.

-This way you are automatically back in the hunt.

-You get the goodwill of keeping Manning.

Yes - there is the unknown of how bad his neck is - but this guy has been a warrior right? Isn't this the first season he missed a start??

I know everyone is saying Luck is all that and a bucket of fried cheese, but I ALSO remember them saying the same about Leaf. Luck is unknown - he might be, heck probably will be great - but it just seems cRzY to not resign Manning and get a ton of great picks.

So if you put your Colts GM hat on...what do you do?

[Jangler]

Personally I don't think Manning will play again.

[csx]

Personally I don't think Manning will play again.

I think this is a very possible scenario.

[rayzor]

it's not unheard of, but it's also HIGHLY unlikely and borderline dumb.

no guarantee you would have a chance to draft not just one but a choice of two incredible blue chip QBs with tons of potential and you could feel good about having as your franchise QB for the next 10-15 years vs. 2-3 years that you hope your QB isn't paralyzed because someone sneezed on him.

most important thing for a rebuilding franchise (which is what the colts are if you are paying attention) is a franchise QB that you can build on. both luck and RG3 offer that. peyton does not.

also, the money that peyton is due next year is what the entire contract would be worth for either of those guys. actually he's due more. i think it's $28mil? the entire 5 year contract for a rookie QB taken first overall next year won't be over $24mil.

if i'm the new GM working with the new coach and i've got a ton of players on the team that are over 30 (which is the case) then you better believe that i'm going to start over with the most important part of the puzzle and use the money that i don't have to spend on my old and questionable QB on talent to put around him. I'm going to try and use that money to bring in the talent on offense that can help him succeed.

if you don't have a franchise QB, your first priority is to get one. right now the colts don't have a franchise QB anymore. they have an old QB that if he can play at all next year will likely only be able to play for another couple years that is due a ton of money.

[Frizzy350]

If I personally was in the Colts' position, the possibility of keeping Manning would exist. Not sure why they made this decision, but from the looks of it theres a 99% chance they deal/cut Manning and take Luck. Manning is even having issues with utilizing the teams facilities - not a good sign for his future there.

[footballisasport]

it's not unheard of, but it's also HIGHLY unlikely and borderline dumb.

no guarantee you would have a chance to draft not just one but a choice of two incredible blue chip QBs with tons of potential and you could feel good about having as your franchise QB for the next 10-15 years vs. 2-3 years that you hope your QB isn't paralyzed because someone sneezed on him.

most important thing for a rebuilding franchise (which is what the colts are if you are paying attention) is a franchise QB that you can build on. both luck and RG3 offer that. peyton does not.

also, the money that peyton is due next year is what the entire contract would be worth for either of those guys. actually he's due more. i think it's $28mil? the entire 5 year contract for a rookie QB taken first overall next year won't be over $24mil.

if i'm the new GM working with the new coach and i've got a ton of players on the team that are over 30 (which is the case) then you better believe that i'm going to start over with the most important part of the puzzle and use the money that i don't have to spend on my old and questionable QB on talent to put around him. I'm going to try and use that money to bring in the talent on offense that can help him succeed.

if you don't have a franchise QB, your first priority is to get one. right now the colts don't have a franchise QB anymore. they have an old QB that if he can play at all next year will likely only be able to play for another couple years that is due a ton of money.

Well I guess true wisdom says, throw away your much proven QB for one who is mostly draft scouts hyped because you assuming that the hyped QB will give you the same amount of success and years as the one you have now.

One thing about the way Peyton is treated both by the media and the Colts is, there is NO loyality at all in the NFL. Don't care how much you were once a "chosen QB."

Here's hoping if the Colts let Peyton go he ends up with a team that will against the Colts and stump their asses for the next 2-3 years or however long he may have to play.

[footballisasport]

Well I guess true wisdom says, throw away your much proven QB for one who is mostly draft scouts hyped because you assuming that the hyped QB will give you the same amount of success and years as the one you have now.

One thing about the way Peyton is treated both by the media and the Colts is, there is NO loyality at all in the NFL. Don't care how much you were once a "chosen QB."

Here's hoping if the Colts let Peyton go he ends up with a team that will against the Colts and stump their asses for the next 2-3 years or however long he may have to play.

[SOJA]

Personally I don't think Manning will play again.

it's sad but I think this might be true

[chef17]

Well I guess true wisdom says, throw away your much proven QB for one who is mostly draft scouts hyped because you assuming that the hyped QB will give you the same amount of success and years as the one you have now.

One thing about the way Peyton is treated both by the media and the Colts is, there is NO loyality at all in the NFL. Don't care how much you were once a "chosen QB."

Here's hoping if the Colts let Peyton go he ends up with a team that will against the Colts and stump their asses for the next 2-3 years or however long he may have to play.

How exactly have the media been disloyal to Peyton?

[Dpantherman]

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[DynastyRTR]

Draft Luck, Trade Peyton to Redskins, Jets, or Chiefs for their 1st, draft best available OT/WR...or Richardson if available.

[CatMan72]

You have to take Luck and they have to cut Manning a huge check (bonus) without knowing if he will ever be capable of playing again... that's why it's almost a lock that they draft Luck and let Manning walk.

[rainwater]

Draft Luck, Trade Peyton to Redskins, Jets, or Chiefs for their 1st, draft best available OT/WR...or Richardson if available.

If they cut him, trading him is out of the question. And no team can take on that contract anyways. That is why he will be cut and sign with a team which may or may not be the Colts.

[Darth Biscuit]

If they didn't have the #1 pick then I could sweep them rolling the dice on Manning... Maybe. But with that pick and the ability to take a guy that almost universally seems to be a sure fire franchise QB, why would they pay Manning $28 million now and more later when they're not sure he'll be the guy anymore... I sure wouldn't.