The Peyton Manning debate

[-Jrabbit]

Jacksonville's owner is said to be all hot for Tebow. They have no one worthwhile and badly need to put fannies in the seats. Tebow would definitely do that in Florida.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

I think SNL addressed that point not long ago...

[rah]

Maybe to get God on their side. Obviously they've needed something the last few years.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

NE just signed Fells, what would they need Tebow for?

[Al B. Sure!]

John Clayton was saying something about Tebow to the Patriots but that may just be over-selling the Josh McDaniels connection.

[SlowwHand]

I think he stays right there in Denver. I hope so.

[Al B. Sure!]

Now, if Smith signs with Miami, SF will have just pissed on their boots. That muffled sound you hear is Mario Manningham sobbing in a corner.

Don't forget Randy Moss!

But no unless Smith pulls a Jay Cutler and whines like a baby, Harbaugh will give Smith a fruit-basket and he'll resign with San Fran.

Now where will Tebow wind up? Miami? Jacksonville?

[SlowwHand]

Now, if Smith signs with Miami, SF will have just pissed on their boots. That muffled sound you hear is Mario Manningham sobbing in a corner.

[-Jrabbit]

This just posted...

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free agent Peyton Manning will sign with the Broncos "barring an unexpected snag in contract talks."

According to Schefter, Manning has directed his agent to "get a deal done with Denver." The move should soon become official. It will have wide-ranging effects across the NFL, as Denver is now expected to shop Tim Tebow while free agent Alex Smith will likely re-sign with the 49ers. From a talent standpoint, no team was offering Manning more than the 49ers, but Denver can offer a strong running game, and has a young No. 1 receiver in place in Demaryius Thomas. Outside a dome and surrounded by less familiar faces than he's used to, a 36-year-old Manning shouldn't be expected to match his historic pre-2011 production, but is still a veritable lock for top-five numbers. The move makes Denver the immediate favorites in a weak AFC West, and elevates them into the top two or three teams in the AFC.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 19 - 11:55 AM

[OzzyKP]

[Al B. Sure!]

One thing I didn't even realize was that Jim Harbaugh-Peyton Manning connection. Jim Harbaugh started 11 games for the 1997 Indianapolis Colts, his 4th year as their QB. Peyton Manning was drafted that May and Harbaugh was traded to the Ravens.

Harbaugh wound up coaching at Stanford where he coached Andrew Luck... who will be replacing Manning.

And now, Manning may be playing under Harbaugh.


Have we just been inceptioned?

[-Jrabbit]

Letting the qb2/qb3 watch you work is not mentoring. And all I'm saying is that it's not part of the signing discussion.

[SlowwHand]

He doesn't have to say a ****ing word, if he doesn't want to. Watching him up close and personal would be better than who they've had to watch. Other than that, I couldn't disagree more that he would reject the role of mentor.

[Al B. Sure!]

Rumor has it that Alex Smith is changing agents. His previous agent, Tom Condon, is also Peyton Manning's agent.

[Al B. Sure!]

Mentoring? Please. I seriously doubt Peyton Manning has any intentions other than to play every down.

I'm mystified by the suggestion that Manning was "mentoring" the likes of Painter and Sorgi. It's pretty inane to judge him on the supposed results of "tutelage" that he was almost certainly not doing. Regardless, I sincerely doubt this has any bearing on the signing.

At the dollars he commands, Peyton Manning will be signed to do one thing only: play.

I agree. Which is why I don't think Tebow/Smith/Locker will benefit much from this. Thanks for agreeing with me, Jrabbit

We have seen mentoring take place, in the league, though. Usually it comes from a veteran backup who doesn't have to prepare 24/7 for games and can actually help the young starter. Mark Brunell has mentored Mark Sanchez, for example.

A guy like Peyton Manning has too much work to do for himself than give thought to training another guy. If Sorgi/Painter have learned anything it was through observation, not instruction.