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ShowtimeSBMVP · 04:44 PM

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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.

Okie_Apparition · 02-02-2012, 04:47 PM

Whoever has the better line up of women at Peyton's hotel room door
Wins

KurtCobain · 02-02-2012, 04:51 PM

It'll definately be the desicsion 2.0 .
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**BossChief** · 02-02-2012, 04:56 PM

If Clark ever wanted to make a statement that he isnt CHEAP...well....

MIAdragon · 02-02-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Let the most ridiculous bidding war that we've ever seen in any sport begin...

Really? Im going to go out on a limb and say it wont be anything like the Lebron bullshit.

Chiefs Pantalones · 02-02-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Really? Im going to go out on a limb and say it wont be anything like the Lebron bullshit.

I'm not talking about spectacle, I'm talking about straight cash homie.

Fritz88 · 02-02-2012, 05:06 PM

The ****ing Jets will take him. Mark my words.

**HemiEd** · 02-02-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

The ****ing Jets will take him. Mark my words.

Probably a good call, Archie would approve.

**007** · 02-02-2012, 05:12 PM

eh, whatever. Cassel will still be our season opener starter.

**bevischief** · 02-02-2012, 05:16 PM

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Mort's report on Manning notes that while he's cleared, nerves in arm haven't necessarily regenerated enough.

He can take a hit but he still can't throw it... Nerves are different than bones... Nerves may never come back...

Epic Fail 007 · 02-02-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

eh, whatever. Cassel will still be our season opener starter.

Not so fast

Thig Lyfe · 02-02-2012, 05:17 PM

Saints will sign him after we get Brees in free agency.

Fritz88 · 02-02-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

He can take a hit but he still can't throw it... Nerves are different than bones... Nerves may never come back...

I don't give a ****. I'll take Manning throwing screens and slants over any QB that we could land next season, including RGIII.

With Manning, we could ****ing win a SB.

Imon Yourside · 02-02-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Let the most ridiculous bidding war that we've ever seen in any sport begin...

We had better be at the top of that list. Peyton + Saunders = Supabol!

**007** · 02-02-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

I don't give a ****. I'll take Manning throwing screens and slants over any QB that we could land next season, including RGIII.

With Manning, we could ****ing win a SB.

Yes, because he has won so many in Indy.

Fritz88 · 02-02-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Yes, because he has won so many in Indy.

Not sure if he had a team that is as talented as the Chiefs.

02-02-2012, 04:18 PM
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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