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Chiefshrink · 10-22-2013, 07:57 PM

you have to give him props that he is one committed tough SOB. After you read this article and realize how far Peyton has come, you also realize how much Elway did not want to be stuck with Tebow and how "chancy" it was to give Manning an opportunity. Great read and sheds some light on many things and especially why the cold bothers him so much more now. I posted the first page from the article and the link below to read the rest of the story.

Peyton Manning on his neck surgeries rehab — and how he almost didn’t make it back

By Sally Jenkins, Published: October 21

At first, when Peyton Manning woke up from the anesthesia, he was relieved: The pain in the neck that he had lived with for years was gone. As he came to, he stirred in the hospital bed, took stock of his misery-free condition, and started to push himself upright. Then it happened — his right arm buckled beneath him. Surprised, he struggled again to sit up, and at that moment, he understood his career was in jeopardy.

It was May 2011, and Manning had checked into Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for surgery on a herniated disc, a tear in the protective ring in his neck that had undermined his performance after 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. The procedure was supposed to fix it, but now when he pushed himself up in bed, his right triceps was unable to bear his weight. Trying to contain his alarm, the most eminent quarterback in the NFL asked his surgeon what had happened to his arm. The surgeon explained that the disc had been pressing on a nerve. It would take some time for the irritation to subside, and for the nerve and muscle to come back alive.

But two weeks later, Manning’s arm still felt weak. By this time he noticed that the grip strength in his hand also appeared to be affected. “If any other part of your body has some weakness you go, ‘Well I can probably manage,’” Manning says. “But when you’re a quarterback and it’s your right hand, you’re certainly concerned far as being able to do your job.” His doctors discovered that he had re-herniated the disc, and Manning returned to the hospital for a second surgery, this one in virtual secrecy.

While he waited to heal, Manning largely disappeared from public view, unwilling to let anyone see his arm in such feeble condition. “I wasn’t just going to throw with anybody around watching,” he says. “I was guarded and protective.” The NFL was in the midst of a four-month labor lockout, which meant he couldn’t use the Colts’ facilities or trainers, so he looked for a place to rehab unobserved. His old college friend Todd Helton, then a first baseman with the Colorado Rockies, suggested he come out to Denver where he could work out secretly and get treatment from the Rockies’ trainers, who were accustomed to dealing with arms.

The first pass Manning threw post-surgery was to Helton, and they were so concerned with privacy that they went to an underground batting cage beneath the Rockies’ stadium. Helton took up a position about 10 yards away and held out his hands. Manning reared back, and threw.

“The ball nose-dived after about five yards,” Manning says.

It didn’t even make it halfway to Helton before it hit the ground. Helton burst out laughing — he thought Manning was joking.

“C’mon, quit kidding,” he said.

“Man, I wish I was,” Manning said.

‘I had to relearn’ how to throw

It’s always been an interesting question what Peyton Manning was given and what he acquired for himself. At this point, 37 years old, with a zipper scar on his neck, stoop-shouldered and slack-armed compared to his youth, it’s safe to conclude that his inherited genetic gifts are the least of him. Even in shoulder pads he is lank and relatively unmuscled next to younger specimens, and with his shirt off, well, he’s no Gatorade commercial.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...c3e_story.html

Hammock Parties · 10-22-2013, 11:43 PM

He's a great player.

**** him, for all the misery he has wrought upon us.

I want to see him punished.

COchief · 10-22-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

He's definitely not the complete goofy innocent saint he tries to play off on TV. But to his credit he's cultivated a terrific public image for himself.

He's a notorious sleazeball with women outside of his marriage, many stories out of Indy about it.

Sorter · 10-23-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by COchief

He's a notorious sleazeball with women outside of his marriage, many stories out of Indy about it.

This.

**007** · 10-23-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don't like Peyton Manning. I've never liked him.

He's an amazing talent but he knows it and let's everyone know it. He's always had a sarcastic scowl and the look and sound of a guy that believes he's better than anyone else and deserves to be better than everyone else.

I've always admired other QB's for their play on he field, whether it was Pastorini or Jones or Kelly, Marino, Favre, Cunningham and so on.

Peyton just seems like a dick in the truest sense.

I still remember when he threw his entire Colts offensive line under the bus after losing to the Pats in the playoffs about 5-6 years ago.

Peyton has always been about Peyton.

That said, the guy is a huge talent and also funny as hell when he wants to be. When he isn't playing football I actually like him.

ThaVirus · 10-23-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don't like Peyton Manning. I've never liked him.

He's an amazing talent but he knows it and let's everyone know it. He's always had a sarcastic scowl and the look and sound of a guy that believes he's better than anyone else and deserves to be better than everyone else.

I've always admired other QB's for their play on he field, whether it was Pastorini or Jones or Kelly, Marino, Favre, Cunningham and so on.

Peyton just seems like a dick in the truest sense.

But.. But.. But his teammates love playing with him and his coaches love coaching him!

Bewbies · 10-23-2013, 06:10 AM

I can't wait to watch him pout after we beat his noodle armed ass.

warrior · 10-23-2013, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

Any updates on the growth of his forehead?

Maybe claynus can give us some updated stats

Imon Yourside · 10-23-2013, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

If Pioli would have signed him two years ago, we would all be lining up to blow him.

But he didn't, so f@@k Peyton Manning!

Well I want to agree with this post...but the blowing him part doesn't let me.

warrior · 10-23-2013, 06:26 AM

He leaves to many horse apples on the field

Imon Yourside · 10-23-2013, 06:30 AM

Next thread up...

Regardless of your feelings about Greg Robinson.....

Chiefshrink · 10-23-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by COchief

He's a notorious sleazeball with women outside of his marriage, many stories out of Indy about it.

Really ?? Any links or just hearsay? Not trying to oppose you here or being obstinate but if true it's just one more thing Peyton has in common with Elway

Red Beans · 10-23-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

Has Elway taught him how to eat oats and hay yet?

Neigh. But soon, very soon.

Mile High Mania · 10-23-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Really ?? Any links or just hearsay? Not trying to oppose you here or being obstinate but if true it's just one more thing Peyton has in common with Elway

What he said and COchiefs... did he have like a lot of kids with a lot of different women as well? Those guys are sleezballs too right?

Chiefshrink · 10-23-2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

What he said and COchiefs... did he have like a lot of kids with a lot of different women as well? Those guys are sleezballs too right?

Most definitely just like Travis Henry. Remember Travis ?

But I do get your point about DT. I think it goes without saying Elway and Manning are just smarter about their trists.

Mile High Mania · 10-23-2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Most definitely just like Travis Henry. Remember Travis ?

But I do get your point about DT. I think it goes without saying Elway and Manning are just smarter about their trists.

Exactly, there's unfortunately a lot of this happening with athletes and entertainers... some are much better at keeping it contained.

10-22-2013, 07:57 PM
Chiefshrink Replaced by a future HOFer !! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: donkey land Casino cash: $6637901	Regardless of your feelings about Peyton.... you have to give him props that he is one committed tough SOB. After you read this article and realize how far Peyton has come, you also realize how much Elway did not want to be stuck with Tebow and how "chancy" it was to give Manning an opportunity. Great read and sheds some light on many things and especially why the cold bothers him so much more now. I posted the first page from the article and the link below to read the rest of the story. Peyton Manning on his neck surgeries rehab — and how he almost didn’t make it back By Sally Jenkins, Published: October 21 At first, when Peyton Manning woke up from the anesthesia, he was relieved: The pain in the neck that he had lived with for years was gone. As he came to, he stirred in the hospital bed, took stock of his misery-free condition, and started to push himself upright. Then it happened — his right arm buckled beneath him. Surprised, he struggled again to sit up, and at that moment, he understood his career was in jeopardy. It was May 2011, and Manning had checked into Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for surgery on a herniated disc, a tear in the protective ring in his neck that had undermined his performance after 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. The procedure was supposed to fix it, but now when he pushed himself up in bed, his right triceps was unable to bear his weight. Trying to contain his alarm, the most eminent quarterback in the NFL asked his surgeon what had happened to his arm. The surgeon explained that the disc had been pressing on a nerve. It would take some time for the irritation to subside, and for the nerve and muscle to come back alive. But two weeks later, Manning’s arm still felt weak. By this time he noticed that the grip strength in his hand also appeared to be affected. “If any other part of your body has some weakness you go, ‘Well I can probably manage,’” Manning says. “But when you’re a quarterback and it’s your right hand, you’re certainly concerned far as being able to do your job.” His doctors discovered that he had re-herniated the disc, and Manning returned to the hospital for a second surgery, this one in virtual secrecy. While he waited to heal, Manning largely disappeared from public view, unwilling to let anyone see his arm in such feeble condition. “I wasn’t just going to throw with anybody around watching,” he says. “I was guarded and protective.” The NFL was in the midst of a four-month labor lockout, which meant he couldn’t use the Colts’ facilities or trainers, so he looked for a place to rehab unobserved. His old college friend Todd Helton, then a first baseman with the Colorado Rockies, suggested he come out to Denver where he could work out secretly and get treatment from the Rockies’ trainers, who were accustomed to dealing with arms. The first pass Manning threw post-surgery was to Helton, and they were so concerned with privacy that they went to an underground batting cage beneath the Rockies’ stadium. Helton took up a position about 10 yards away and held out his hands. Manning reared back, and threw. “The ball nose-dived after about five yards,” Manning says. It didn’t even make it halfway to Helton before it hit the ground. Helton burst out laughing — he thought Manning was joking. “C’mon, quit kidding,” he said. “Man, I wish I was,” Manning said. ‘I had to relearn’ how to throw It’s always been an interesting question what Peyton Manning was given and what he acquired for himself. At this point, 37 years old, with a zipper scar on his neck, stoop-shouldered and slack-armed compared to his youth, it’s safe to conclude that his inherited genetic gifts are the least of him. Even in shoulder pads he is lank and relatively unmuscled next to younger specimens, and with his shirt off, well, he’s no Gatorade commercial. http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...c3e_story.html
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