Peyton Manning to visit Denver TONIGHT to meet with Donks

[Quesadilla Joe]

Peyton Manning will be in Denver tonight visiting with the Broncos, according to two NFL sources.

This is getting serious, folks.

Manning, arguably the most decorated free agent in NFL history, has the Broncos on his short list. The long-time Indianapolis Colts quarterback was released earlier this week amid concerns about his neck, a $26 million bonus payment and the team's opportunity to select highly prized quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

Manning, 36, has been cleared to throw by his neck specialist, Dr. Robert Watkins. One NFL source said Manning will also visit the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins after visiting with the Broncos. A source said Manning would like to make a decision by Tuesday, the first day of free agency.

The Broncos' top brass of John Elway, coach John Fox and general manager Brian Xanders, are currently in Stillwater, Okla., watching the Oklahoma State Pro Day workout that features quarterback Brandon Weeden.

The Broncos have the No. 25 pick in the draft, plus the 25th selection in the second round. Weeden, who turns 29 in October, is considered the second-best passer to Luck in the draft and has been projected to go between the Broncos' top two picks.

Manning will turn 36 in two weeks.
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_...-broncos-today

[Messier]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Brandon Spano Show‏@BrandonSpanoReply
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Conflicting reports. Beisner reported that he was here this morning, but nobody can track him RT @ChiefsandOsFan Is manning still in denver

"No one can track him"? Did he take off his ankle bracelet monitor?

[Crush]

Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

OH NOES!

WHERE IS PEYTON!!! THEY LOST HIM!!

His wife and kids are going to be pissed. Sorry Mrs. Manning, but we lost your husband.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

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Conflicting reports. Beisner reported that he was here this morning, but nobody can track him RT @ChiefsandOsFan Is manning still in denver

Well if he didn't leave then he is probably still there...

[Mile High Mania]

Must be going quite well

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Broncos team source has told me there is "nothing set" by way of a meeting today with Manning. Whether or not he's still here, in question.

[Strongside]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

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Broncos team source has told me there is "nothing set" by way of a meeting today with Manning. Whether or not he's still here, in question.

This is getting ridiculous. Didn't someone shoot him in the neck with a blowgun tracking chip? You have to think about these things people, shit.

[tk13]

I am also questioning whether or not I'm still on ChiefsPlanet.

[Ebolapox]

we're going to have to start banning bronco trolls HARDCORE if they get PM.

[tk13]

Yep, there we go. I'm still here.

[ILChief]

I say Denver yesterday, arizona today, KC tomorrow, Miami Monday and a decision on tuesday

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Originally Posted by tk13

I am also questioning whether or not I'm still on ChiefsPlanet.

[Strongside]

Originally Posted by ILChief

I say Denver yesterday, arizona today, KC tomorrow, Miami Monday and a decision on tuesday

I say he heads straight for Vegas after leaving KC.

[stonedstooge]

If it's all a secret mission today, got to be visiting the candy wrapper capital

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Originally Posted by ILChief

I say Denver yesterday, arizona today, KC tomorrow, Miami Monday and a decision on tuesday

The Arizona Republic's Kent Somers would be "stunned" if free agent Peyton Manning visited the Cardinals on Saturday.
The Cardinals are hosting a Kurt Warner charity event Saturday. Time could be working against the Birds if Manning doesn't visit within the next 48 hours, as he's reportedly hoping to reach a decision on his future before the start of free agency. He's expected to visit Arizona and Miami on the heels of his Friday trip to Denver.

[BigChiefFan]

Manning still in Denver, Tebow camp furiousIAOFM Mar 10, 2012 11:35 AM
1:42 PM Michelle Beisner: Broncos team source has told me there is "nothing set" by way of a meeting today with Manning. Whether or not he's still here, in question.

1:05 PM: Interesting news from Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic: at the cardinals facility, be stunned if they brought Manning here today. K. Warner has a charity event. lots of people, cameras here.

The Cards want to give the Broncos even more time?

12:43 PM: Oh, if you haven't heard, all those guys the Colts dropped yesterday are going to cost them $38 million in empty cap Space. Good luck, Luck.

12:33 PM: Meanwhile DMac gets cryptic and makes us think something is going on: Let me just say this. There is no evidence he is here but there is no evidence he has left. Probably more good signs for broncos...Told some other stuff so I'm not there. I'm somewhere else but I don't want to get my source in trouble so I'll keep it real vague.

12:20 PM: Ira Kaufman tells us Tebow is publicly mute today: Tim Tebow just declared himself unavailable for interviews during a promotional visit to a Tampa sports training facility he co-owns...Tebow obviously did not want to answer questions about Peyton Manning's visit to Denver on Friday. Local media snubbed in the process.

This would confirm some of what Brandon Spanos has been saying--minus the angry wig.

12:05 PM: Not sure about this information, but Brandon Spano reports that Tim Tebow isn't taking this Manning thing well: From what I have been told, Tebow's camp is furious. I love Tim, but it makes no sense to me. Your team has opportunity to get the G.O.A.T...Not surprised that Tebow is not talking to the media. His family is up in arms and Robbie has made it known. CAA been controlling the fire.

Hard to blame Tebow. Any competitor in this situation would be privately seething. The psychology books call for calm, however. Carol Dwek, author of Mindset, would probably say Tebow needs to relax and try to use this experience as a growth opportunity--a chance to learn, so to speak. But what if you've been trying to do that for two years already?

12:03 PM: Lombardi en fuego on this Manning story. He reports: Manning expected to visit other teams before making decision. Told that he came away very impressed with Pat Bowlen. Same goals...Keep in mind, pretty fluid situation. He may just like it here enough to stay. Broncos awaiting his next move.

11:28 AM: Contrary to the Beisner report, Vic Lombardi writes: LATEST on Manning: He's still here. Had a long, productive night with Elway and Fox. Nothing scheduled with Broncos today. Now they wait.

Who do we believe here, Vic or Beisner? Beisner is much hotter than Vic, but Vic has better sources.

11:27 AM: Mike Klis reports that there weren't six at dinner last night, only John Fox, John Elway, and Peyton Manning.

How much would you have bid for a seat at that table?

11:35 AM: Michelle Beisner reports: Peyton's Place is still in Denver, for the time being anyway. Stayed overnight, and team sources have told me they are re-grouping today.

And we're off and running. Contrary to many report, it looks like Manning is still in Denver and will meet again with team officials--unless Beisner's "they" is a reference to team officials and not Manning and the Broncos.