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Peyton Manning has been medically cleared by two doctors, including Dr. Robert Watkins, who performed the most recent surgery on the Indianapolis Colts quarterback's neck, to resume his NFL career, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen and ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

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The sources said Watkins examined Manning recently in Los Angeles and concluded the stability in his neck would have allowed the quarterback to play this Sunday if the nerves in his arm had regenerated to a satisfactory performance level.

Watson also instructed the quarterback to continue an aggressive rehabilitation path that provides an optimistic outlook for Manning to play in 2012. Watkins performed Manning's spinal fusion on Sept. 8, and on Dec. 1 declared that the fusion had achieved "firm fixation."

Watkins, according to the sources, joined Colts neurosurgeon Dr. Hank Feuer in clearing Manning to play. One source said that Feuer recently told Manning, "If you were my own son, I'd tell (you) to go play."

In addition to Manning's optimistic words expressed in an interview with ESPN on Tuesday, in which he indicated he plans to resume his playing career, the medical clearance by his two doctors, the sources said, will bolster his determination to play in 2012.

What remains in question is the timeline in which Manning's nerve regeneration to his triceps will improve to the point where he is throwing passes in the manner that helped him win four MVP awards during his 13-year career.

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According to one source familiar with Manning's medical review, "It's not a safety issue; it's a performance issue." This source added that Manning is "making progress."

The source said Manning had a throwing session Tuesday with two of his Colts receivers -- Anthony Gonzalez and Blair White -- at an undisclosed location and that Manning has spent numerous recent days throwing to at least one wide receiver, aiming to regain as much strength as possible in his arm.

However, the source said Manning still cannot pinpoint a date when his performance will reach an acceptable level to him. The source alluded that it might take to the one-year anniversary of Manning's May 23rd, 2011 surgery on a bulging disk in his neck.

Coogs · 02-10-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Can't remember who, but someone said on Twitter that alot of the stuff coming out (stuff that chiefsandos posts on twitter) is just Irsay putting rumors out to try and strong arm Peyton.

How in the hell would that work? Did Manning go blind too? He surely can see his passes, and knows if he has zip on them or not.

**BossChief** · 02-10-2012, 03:06 PM

Joesph Addai and some other guys were catching passes from Peyton after practice for the last few games of last year and said his arm wasnt what it used to be, but that it was getting better.

Now, Manning comes out and says that he would be willing to sign a contract that doesnt include a lot of upfront money.

That could mean two things:

1) he wants to prove himself and is willing to do so BEFORE a team has to shell out big money on him...maybe to contradict what is being said about him behind closed doors and is now making it into national news.

2) even he feels his arm isnt gonna return to previous form and he is willing to take less because his "product" is less.

...

Id also like to add that on ESPN radio today, they bought up that during Peytons second surgery they had possibly damaged the nerve that is giving him problems.

O.city · 02-10-2012, 04:07 PM

I hope its the first one, but it could go either way.

I don't know whats gonna happen at this point.

whoman69 · 02-10-2012, 04:56 PM

If he signs an incentive laden contract, those incentive count towards the cap. If those incentive are not met, I believe the team would be able to add them on to the next year's cap. That means whatever team signs him is going to have to have cap room no matter what.

O.city · 02-10-2012, 04:59 PM

Well then as soon as he is cut and he is available, sign the dude up.

**BigRichard** · 02-10-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Joesph Addai and some other guys were catching passes from Peyton after practice for the last few games of last year and said his arm wasnt what it used to be, but that it was getting better.

Now, Manning comes out and says that he would be willing to sign a contract that doesnt include a lot of upfront money.

That could mean two things:

1) he wants to prove himself and is willing to do so BEFORE a team has to shell out big money on him...maybe to contradict what is being said about him behind closed doors and is now making it into national news.

2) even he feels his arm isnt gonna return to previous form and he is willing to take less because his "product" is less.

...

Id also like to add that on ESPN radio today, they bought up that during Peytons second surgery they had possibly damaged the nerve that is giving him problems.

So basically, nobody knows shit about nothin. Does that about sum it up?

O.city · 02-10-2012, 05:44 PM

Until Manning comes out and says something or I see it for my own eyes, probably no one knows shit is pretty much right.

scho63 · 02-10-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Mortenson is borderline reeruned. He's subsisting on reputation alone, he's the Chris Berman of NFL insiders.

How come you are giving him so much credit?

Pioli Zombie · 02-10-2012, 08:00 PM

Manning can't throw to his left. He has no arm strength. There is no zip on the ball. Sounds like Cassel.

whoman69 · 02-10-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

Manning can't throw to his left. He has no arm strength. There is no zip on the ball. Sounds like Cassel.

Only Cassel can't throw to his right or over the middle either. Manning has an excuse which can be fixed by the start of the season. What is Cassel's excuse?

Chief_For_Life58 · 02-10-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by whoman69

Only Cassel can't throw to his right or over the middle either. Manning has an excuse which can be fixed by the start of the season. What is Cassel's excuse?

he tries really hard?

Pioli Zombie · 02-11-2012, 10:31 AM

Cassel plays like a qb who has had 3 Neck injuries, 8 concussions, elbow surgery, a broken back, and a busted goober.

KurtCobain · 02-11-2012, 10:42 AM

i want peyton so bad I've bee dreaming about it at night. I don't care if he's a sheell of his former self, at this point he could be the ultimate game manager and manage this strong team to a big one.
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**bevischief** · 02-11-2012, 11:25 AM

He has already said he will redo his contract to stay with the colts. This Came out Thursday night.

O.city · 02-11-2012, 11:27 AM

He said he will sign an incentive laden contract. I don't think he said anything about the Colts.

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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3436009	Peyton Manning medically cleared to resume NFL career mortreportChris Mortensen Peyton Manning medically cleared to resume NFL career, per sources. More coming on ESPN now. #NFL32 Peyton Manning has been medically cleared by two doctors, including Dr. Robert Watkins, who performed the most recent surgery on the Indianapolis Colts quarterback's neck, to resume his NFL career, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen and ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. ManningWatch: The Latest from ESPN.com ESPN.com's NFL Nation bloggers check in with the latest on Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Blog The sources said Watkins examined Manning recently in Los Angeles and concluded the stability in his neck would have allowed the quarterback to play this Sunday if the nerves in his arm had regenerated to a satisfactory performance level. Watson also instructed the quarterback to continue an aggressive rehabilitation path that provides an optimistic outlook for Manning to play in 2012. Watkins performed Manning's spinal fusion on Sept. 8, and on Dec. 1 declared that the fusion had achieved "firm fixation." Watkins, according to the sources, joined Colts neurosurgeon Dr. Hank Feuer in clearing Manning to play. One source said that Feuer recently told Manning, "If you were my own son, I'd tell (you) to go play." In addition to Manning's optimistic words expressed in an interview with ESPN on Tuesday, in which he indicated he plans to resume his playing career, the medical clearance by his two doctors, the sources said, will bolster his determination to play in 2012. What remains in question is the timeline in which Manning's nerve regeneration to his triceps will improve to the point where he is throwing passes in the manner that helped him win four MVP awards during his 13-year career. Manning According to one source familiar with Manning's medical review, "It's not a safety issue; it's a performance issue." This source added that Manning is "making progress." The source said Manning had a throwing session Tuesday with two of his Colts receivers -- Anthony Gonzalez and Blair White -- at an undisclosed location and that Manning has spent numerous recent days throwing to at least one wide receiver, aiming to regain as much strength as possible in his arm. However, the source said Manning still cannot pinpoint a date when his performance will reach an acceptable level to him. The source alluded that it might take to the one-year anniversary of Manning's May 23rd, 2011 surgery on a bulging disk in his neck. Last edited by ShowtimeSBMVP; 02-02-2012 at 04:44 PM..
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BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $1504088	Joesph Addai and some other guys were catching passes from Peyton after practice for the last few games of last year and said his arm wasnt what it used to be, but that it was getting better. Now, Manning comes out and says that he would be willing to sign a contract that doesnt include a lot of upfront money. That could mean two things: 1) he wants to prove himself and is willing to do so BEFORE a team has to shell out big money on him...maybe to contradict what is being said about him behind closed doors and is now making it into national news. 2) even he feels his arm isnt gonna return to previous form and he is willing to take less because his "product" is less. ... Id also like to add that on ESPN radio today, they bought up that during Peytons second surgery they had possibly damaged the nerve that is giving him problems. __________________ Dreams do come true... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...postcount=1407
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