There is only one team for Peyton Manning .......

[Eastside Terp]

interesting opinion ......

But at the end of the day, there is only one perfect place for Manning. And as far as anyone knows, this team has stubbornly refused to enter the Manning Sweepstakes.

Peyton’s perfect place is a team that:

• Has been desperately seeking a QB for its entire history.

• Becomes the instant undisputed No. 1 Super Bowl favorite if it acquires Manning.

• And would pair Manning with a legit No. 1 Super Bowl-caliber D for the first time in the quarterback’s career.

But there’s one problem. This team’s management must first admit it has a QB problem.


http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...fect_fit_13840

[OriginalColtsFan]

I'll respectfully disagree with that opinion. Manning behind the Raven's O-line with the Ravens WRs and the Ravens OC wouldn't do any better than Joe Flacco has done, if he'd even able to do as well. (I can just imagine the fireworks on the sideline if Cameron went over to Manning and yelled at him for checking away from a play that Cameron had called.)

Plus, it would totally screw up the cap. Pass on Manning.

[can you hear me now!]

some people just won't stop.....remind me again how far the Ravens were from the SB....yep Flacco is so bad they haven't come close to a SB...they were one dropped/well defended pass and a missed FG from going to Indy.....neither of which fall on the qb...breaking the bank for a brittle qb isn't the best option.....

pass on manning.....

[18-87-44-29]

some people just won't stop.....remind me again how far the Ravens were from the SB....yep Flacco is so bad they haven't come close to a SB..

Well....he is.....but weve known that for some time.

That said.....I wonder if one of you wrote that article. What a bunch of hooah. Pey would have nothing to do w/the Ravens and that OC.....even if his options weren't so great.

Face it....you and Flat Joe are pretty much stuck w/each other. Ah well.....say la vi.

[dandrews]

Everybody is assuming Peyton Manning is healthy. That has yet to be proven by a long shot.

[Eastside Terp]

I understand the sentiment that is out there but peyton is certain from a sure thing and I wouldn't sign him ......

rest assured that if we don't win a superbowl in the next 5 years folks will be talking about how we should have signed him .....

we already should have more than 1 but don't because of the offense and in 10 years from now if we don't have another ring history will write the story of we should have had several if we just had a qb .....

[afan]

I understand the sentiment that is out there but peyton is certain from a sure thing and I wouldn't sign him ......

rest assured that if we don't win a superbowl in the next 5 years folks will be talking about how we should have signed him .....

we already should have more than 1 but don't because of the offense and in 10 years from now if we don't have another ring history will write the story of we should have had several if we just had a qb .....

a drop pass by a receiver is not the QB's fault. If Manning would have thrown that pass and Evans dropped it. Would that not be the same. Manning has one ring. How could he have made the difference in that playoff game. Joe was excellent in the game.

[Eastside Terp]

a drop pass by a receiver is not the QB's fault. If Manning would have thrown that pass and Evans dropped it. Would that not be the same. Manning has one ring. How could he have made the difference in that playoff game. Joe was excellent in the game.

why did it all come down to the last plays of a game against a team with a terrible defense .......

it wasn't dropped as much as a guy made a heck of a play on the ball .....

we put up one of the lowest 5 point totals against them that they yielded all year long ....

[SugarRay52]

why did it all come down to the last plays of a game against a team with a terrible defense .......

it wasn't dropped as much as a guy made a heck of a play on the ball .....

we put up one of the lowest 5 point totals against them that they yielded all year long ....

The Pats were middle of the pack in scoring defense and the Giants powerful offense didn't light up the scoreboard in the Superbowl against the Pats defense. The Patriots defense bent but didn't break, Lee Evans allowed the defender to knock it down and he's been cut partly because of it (mostly because of the money and being hurt for most of the year). Flacco isn't going anywhere so people can make any argument they want but Bisciotti and Ozzie recognized that Flacco was a bobbled pass away from the Superbowl, that alone gave them renewed confidence in Flacco's longterm potential.

[Eastside Terp]

The Pats were middle of the pack in scoring defense and the Giants powerful offense didn't light up the scoreboard in the Superbowl against the Pats defense. The Patriots defense bent but didn't break, Lee Evans allowed the defender to knock it down and he's been cut partly because of it (mostly because of the money and being hurt for most of the year). Flacco isn't going anywhere so people can make any argument they want but Bisciotti and Ozzie recognized that Flacco was a bobbled pass away from the Superbowl, that alone gave them renewed confidence in Flacco's longterm potential.

I am not saying we should get rid of Flacco, just not putting him on a pedestal and pushing back a little .....

they averaged giving up about 22 points a game and that's about what we did, average ......

I just think that was our year .....

I think the window is going to close quicker that folks think .......

we have been getting a lot of breaks, staying relatively healthy and that can't last forever .......

signing peyton would be dumb .....

[OriginalColtsFan]

I understand the sentiment that is out there but peyton is certain from a sure thing and I wouldn't sign him ......

rest assured that if we don't win a superbowl in the next 5 years folks will be talking about how we should have signed him .....

we already should have more than 1 but don't because of the offense and in 10 years from now if we don't have another ring history will write the story of we should have had several if we just had a qb .....

1. I would be very surprised if Manning does much over the next years. In fact, I'd be surprised if he even plays for 5 more years.

2. If the Ravens don't win another Super Bowl, I seriously doubt it will be because of Joe Flacco. The OC, if it's still Cam Cameron? Definitely. The O-line, unless it improves? Definitely. The questionable game management, unless it improves? Yes. But Joe? No.

[afan]

One hit could end a career or even more. I would not want to be the player responsible for the hit or the one giving the hit. I would not want to be the owner who said the most important thing is can he play, they only care about the W and not the athlete.

[Aletheia]

One of the stupidest stories I read ever.

[classea5]

That was pretty entertaining, I was thinking the Texans and then the big reveal. I love my Ravens, my Ozzie and he knows it is Joe that will take us there, more than once.

[OriginalColtsFan]

That was pretty entertaining, I was thinking the Texans and then the big reveal. I love my Ravens, my Ozzie and he knows it is Joe that will take us there, more than once.

Given the neck injury, I was thinking Little Sisters Of The Poor flag football. Who knew?!!!

[chrisbraven]

AWESOME article!

Wow. More proof behind what I have been touting all this time.

Uh, all the talk about our OL, but do the teams he's considering have stellar OLs? Arizona? Denver? Miami? NO!!!!! We have a top 7 OL. And it'll get better this offseason. Besides, Peyton has quick release.

Also, the talk about the cap: it's been said a million times: PEYTON WANTS AN INCENTIVE-LADEN CONTRACT. HE'S LOOKING TO BE HAPPY, NOT GET A BIG PAY DATE. They could make the numbers work.

Thank you, Yahoo! Sports, for broadcasting this to the world. INSTANT Super Bowl Contenders. Nice ring to it.


PEYTON IN PURPLE
Braven

[18-87-44-29]

AWESOME article!

Wow. More proof behind what I have been touting all this time.

Uh, all the talk about our OL, but do the teams he's considering have stellar OLs? Arizona? Denver? Miami? NO!!!!! We have a top 7 OL. And it'll get better this offseason. Besides, Peyton has quick release.

Also, the talk about the cap: it's been said a million times: PEYTON WANTS AN INCENTIVE-LADEN CONTRACT. HE'S LOOKING TO BE HAPPY, NOT GET A BIG PAY DATE. They could make the numbers work.

Thank you, Yahoo! Sports, for broadcasting this to the world. INSTANT Super Bowl Contenders. Nice ring to it.


PEYTON IN PURPLE
Braven

And low and behold....it's Kerry J. Byrne!

[SugarRay52]

And low and behold....it's Kerry J. Byrne!

Good post, the truth finally comes out, chrisbraven = Kerry J. Byrne pretending to be a member of this board.

[cprenegade]

I'll respectfully disagree with that opinion. Manning behind the Raven's O-line with the Ravens WRs and the Ravens OC wouldn't do any better than Joe Flacco has done, if he'd even able to do as well. (I can just imagine the fireworks on the sideline if Cameron went over to Manning and yelled at him for checking away from a play that Cameron had called.)

Plus, it would totally screw up the cap. Pass on Manning.

I disagree about the cap. If Manning's words are true, he might end up better for the Raven's cap situation than Flacco. If he takes less guaranteed money against the cap, it would free up money that could be used to keep Grubbs, or pay someone else to come here. I do agree with Cameron being a disaster with Peyton though. But then, he is a disaster with anyone. He is so overrated as an OC, and the Ravens brought him back. I can't figure that one out.

One hit could end a career or even more. I would not want to be the player responsible for the hit or the one giving the hit. I would not want to be the owner who said the most important thing is can he play, they only care about the W and not the athlete.

Any football player is one hit away from ending their career. All the medical experts have said the Manning's injury puts him at no greater of a risk than he was before. In fact, the doctors have said the area of his neck that was fused together is actually stronger than it was before. The question that every team considering him needs to ask is whether the nerves have regenerated enough to bring back the strength in his throwing arm.

I think the question of Manning being considered by either the Ravens or the Texans is a fair one. If Manning is healthy, even at 36 he is only equaled possibly by Brady, Rogers and Brees. He is clearly an upgrade to every other team, including the Ravens. His quick release, quick read of defenses, and game management are unparalleled. I think any team that thinks it is a legitimate playoff team would be foolish to at least not consider it. The biggest question for the Ravens would be that if you think Manning is the piece to get you over the hump, are you willing to trade your future after the next 4 years for that shot. I don't personally expect them to do it, nor do I really think they should, but there are some interesting thoughts to ponder about it. Including the fact that you could have an inside track to Reggie Wayne which would solidify the receiving corp, and a trade of Flacco should at least bring a number 2 draft pick that could help the team as well. The truth of the matter is that even if the Ravens are considering it, we likely wouldn't know until he signed. Ozzy and company play these things very close to the vest. They don't usually roll out the red carpet and make a big deal about things until they are in the bag. If nothing else, it is fun speculation during the offseason.

[SugarRay52]

AWESOME article!

Wow. More proof behind what I have been touting all this time.

Uh, all the talk about our OL, but do the teams he's considering have stellar OLs? Arizona? Denver? Miami? NO!!!!! We have a top 7 OL. And it'll get better this offseason. Besides, Peyton has quick release.

Also, the talk about the cap: it's been said a million times: PEYTON WANTS AN INCENTIVE-LADEN CONTRACT. HE'S LOOKING TO BE HAPPY, NOT GET A BIG PAY DATE. They could make the numbers work.

Thank you, Yahoo! Sports, for broadcasting this to the world. INSTANT Super Bowl Contenders. Nice ring to it.


PEYTON IN PURPLE
Braven

Wow you are taking the word of some second rate writer who also wrote an article the other day about how Peyton shouldn't come back because his career won't end well. This guy used this article to hate on Flacco like has been doing for the last couple of years, again you don't get it and you never will. I can't wait until Peyton signs with Arizona so that you can go away forever . Peyton Manning will never be a Baltimore Raven PERIOD. I'm willing to bet money on that.