Manning Throws At Duke-Video

[philfree]

My Own Peyton Manning Thread.

Link To Video- http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:7640728

quarterback Peyton Manning took another positive step forward in his recovery from neck surgery on Friday, conducting an aggressive throwing session in his Colts helmet, shoulder pads and jersey at Duke University, a source at the workout told ESPN.

Manning can be seen in a video clip posted late Friday on YouTube, independently verified as authentic, making apparent encouraging progress in his recovery from the surgery that sidelined him for the 2011 season. The session comes as a deadline approaches for the Colts' decision to exercise a $28 million option on March 8.

Manning can been seen completing passes in the video posted by a user who had access to a videotaped portion of the session near the Duke practice field.

Sources at Duke and close to Manning confirm he has been conducting aggressive throwing sessions in shoulder pads and helmet since Tuesday at Duke, where his former University of Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe is now the head coach. It is Manning's second trip to work under the supervision of Cutcliffe.

Among those who have joined Manning in Durham, NC, include Colts teammates Dallas Clark and Austin Collie, as well as former teammate Brandon Stokley, sources said.

Manning was spotted at a local Durham restaurant Friday evening signing autographs during dinner, a source said.

Manning has increased his throwing regimen as Colts owner Jim Irsay contemplates a decision on whether to exercise a $28 million option by Thursday. Manning and Irsay also have had conversations about the veteran quarterback continuing his career as a Colt even though it is a certainty the team is set to use the No. 1 overall 2012 draft pick in Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck.

Several sources have told ESPN during the past month that Manning's throwing strength has dramatically improved as his nerves continue to regenerate following his latest neck surgery Sept. 8. Doctor Robert Watkins, who performed the single-level cervical fusion, has stated publicly that he has cleared Manning to resume his playing career. Colts owner Jim Irsay has stated Manning still needs to pass a team physical even though sources have said that Colts neurosurgeon Dr. Hank Feuer has also told Manning it would be safe to resume his career.

Chris Mortensen is ESPN's senior NFL analyst.
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Manning Is John Carter?

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I think he's gonna restructure and stay with the Colts.

Yep. Why would they let him walk, if he's healthy? They wouldn't and won't unless he refuses to restructure. We have a better shot at Luck than we do at Manning, IMO.

[lcarus]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Yep. Why would they let him walk, if he's healthy? They wouldn't and won't unless he refuses to restructure. We have a better shot at Luck than we do at Manning, IMO.

Either is fine

[lcarus]

Just realized.....PeytonPlanet.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by bevischief

I like to see him pass with a real pass rush...

why? He can handle a pass rush and the speed of the NFL. He is one of the best every at the mental aspect of the game.

Health and arm strength is the only real keys.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by -King-

No way he stays.
Posted via Mobile Device

What can someone with a Beaker av possibly know about football anyway

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by lcarus

Either is fine

I'd give up the farm for the first overall pick.

[lcarus]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I'd give up the farm for the first overall pick.

Same. Our farm usually sucks anyway.

[Epic Fail 007]

So by next thursday or friday he should be a chief,got it.

[Hammock Parties]

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by lcarus

Same. Our farm usually sucks anyway.

I think it's now or never. Go all in. Work a deal and get the top pick. Manning should be re-structured by the Colts and that gives us a shot at working a deal. The next couple of weeks will be interesting to see how this unfolds with Manning and whether or not he actually becomes a FA.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by PGM

What can someone with a Beaker av possibly know about football anyway

My apologies to the Mizzou football gods and their storied national championship football tradition. #libertybowlswag

[Hammock Parties]

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

Nice !

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I think it's now or never. Go all in. Work a deal and get the top pick. Manning should be re-structured by the Colts and that gives us a shot at working a deal. The next couple of weeks will be interesting to see how this unfolds with Manning and whether or not he actually becomes a FA.

What's Manning's incentive to restructure and get traded, exactly??

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Laz

why? He can handle a pass rush and the speed of the NFL. He is one of the best every at the mental aspect of the game.

Health and arm strength is the only real keys.

Exactly. But but but but I thought he wouldn't even be able to throw the ball! You don't sign an hall of fame QB just 'cuz he's in his 30's! I don't want to win a Super Bowl like that! I want to miss the playoffs or get shellacked in the first round with Matt Cassell or Ryan Tannehill!!