[Wallcrawler]

I would have to go with the reports that say the contract is loaded with the first 2 years being like 70 million.

That five year contract is a joke. Nobody sees Manning playing until hes 41 years old with what his body has just been through. Im thinking 3 years, tops for Manning and thats if he makes it through this season which is still up in the air.


As far as why he chose Denver, I can see it. Manning was attached to Irsay at the hip since he was drafted, with Bill Polian being close second. Bowlen and Elway were as close as he was going to get to those types of relationships with the front office being replicated. Can you honestly see Peyton Manning being able to stomach being in the same room with Clark Hunt and Scott Pioli outside of a contract negotiation? Yeah, me neither.

The Chiefs ownership and executives have been a running joke for years. Its no surprise we couldnt land a guy like Manning. In the end, I do feel like the Chiefs are better off missing out on Manning though. 96 million for realisticly 2-3 years?

I think I would have to take the guys that we've signed + our upcoming draft over getting Manning. The Chiefs are shaping up to be one of the most balanced teams in the league now, getting great depth at key positions. We really are just a decent Quarterback away from being contenders.

If Manning doesnt hold up the entire season, the Donks are in real trouble.