Peton Manning anyone???

milanb · Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 5167 Location: Ottawa, Ontario

I just don't think that Peyton would be happy on a rebuilding team. Not at this stage of his career anyway.
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Frank Costello · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:03 pm Post subject:

Manning is going to go to the team that shows the most interest in him first. He's that kind of guy. He's not going to drag this out.

Why do I think this? He's already stated that he will play for a mostly incentive based contract. He just wants to prove himself again. So whoever shows the most faith, the fastest, will ultimately land him.
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Virginia Viking · Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 2452 Location: Unemployed in VA

I don't think it would be a good deal for the Vikings or for Manning for him to play in Minnesota. The Vikings are not going to be competitive for at least two more years. The only reason you bring in someone like Manning is if you believe he would be "the" last piece to take the team over the top. That's not going to be the case anytime soon.

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WST888 · Joined: 18 Nov 2011 Posts: 81 Location: Aberdeen, Maryland

IF we drafted Peyton Manning, do you guys really think he would be learning Musgrave's offense?

I'm pretty sure the Vikings would be learning Peyton Manning's offense. I don't think it would be 'could Peyton adapt to our offense?' it would be 'do our players suit Peyton's style of play?'

The man is a field general, and I'm pretty sure he never played in a west coast offense, and I think it would be a little counterproductive to mkae him learn it. Musgrave has stated time and time again that he adapts the offense around our players. I think IF we brought in Peyton, we would basically be handing over the reigns to him.
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[UMN] · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 11823 Location: Desolation Row

Manning wouldn't come here, but if he did I would love it.

Watching and learning from Peyton wouldn't hurt Ponder, and I would love to see the best pure QB of all time in purple.
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Purple Faithful · Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 2688

Peyton's the only 4 time NFL MVP ever. He's probably the greatest QB ever. He's been stuck on what has been exposed as a bad football team. I have little doubt whatever team picked up manning would likely make the post season as who was worse than Indy last year? Thing is, why would Peyton choose Minnesota when so many other teams have incredibly solid teams in place & just need an elite quarterback? Two swan-song superbowls would give Manning an elway-esque boost to the legacy.

Why would he choose Minnesota over, say, Houston? San Fran? Jets? Just seems unlikely. Even a Seattle or Arizona would be a better choice for Manning as they have better protection and/or better wide receivers. But to say the Vikings wouldn't be competitive with Manning seems false, to me. We're better than Indianapolis & if he's healthy, Indy would win 10-12 games with him.
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CriminalMind · Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 2965 Location: Toronto, CA

If Manning actually does consider Minny, they he'll know what Line he is essentially playing with.. and that will be his choice.

If you can get Manning early ... it could open up more Free Agent targets for us.

Polaris · Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 3027

By all means, go for it.

I mean, pass on RGIII in the draft because you already have a guy you think might be good enough but then go ahead and bring in a guy who's at the end of his career because he's better than what you have.

OK, seriously. Stop going for the quick fix. And if you pass up RGIII in the draft, it will be a mistake that will haunt you for a decade although at least you'll be able to be happy that your LT is good.

disaacs · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 19977 Location: Brownbackistan

Absolutely not. The Vikings aren't a QB away from competing for a Super Bowl. Anyone thinking it is even going to be considered is sadly mistaken....in fact, I even think it's ridiculous to bring it up. It's about as realistic as the discussion from a few years ago of bringing in Terrell Owens.
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vike daddy · Joined: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 66626

Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz: "I know some of the people that have seen him throw. They say he’s not throwing like an NFL quarterback yet. That doesn’t mean he never will. This thing is going to take time. Structurally, he’s sound. Structurally, he can take a hit.”

This is where we are in February with Peyton Manning. He can play again, but he may only be able to play like a late career Chad Pennington. Kravitz used the phrase “noodle arm” to describe Manning’s throwing. No one knows how much that will change by August.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/kravitz-manning-not-throwing-like-an-nfl-quarterback-yet/related/
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