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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.

suds79 · 02-03-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneKrusher

so, are we Trading for Manning?

No need. He'll be released before March 3rd (I believe it is) to avoid that 28 mil roster bonus.

He's going to be a free agent.

BoneKrusher · 02-03-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by suds79

No need. He'll be released before March 3rd (I believe it is) to avoid that 28 mil roster bonus.

He's going to be a free agent.

thanks.
i didn't keep up with his status.

that's awesome that he can choose his new team.

crazycoffey · 02-03-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

I'm willing to take Thigpen at this point.

how you doing, Hootie?

tk13 · 02-03-2012, 09:28 AM

I can't believe 90% of people seem to just carry on with these discussions like nothing is wrong and he's going to be a FA. He hasn't been able to throw a football at normal strength in over a year... and still can't.
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Radar Chief · 02-03-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Too bad Orton can't just execute Cassel.

The execution of the offense today? I’m all for it. /Bum Phillips

Wallcrawler · 02-03-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I can't believe 90% of people seem to just carry on with these discussions like nothing is wrong and he's going to be a FA. He hasn't been able to throw a football at normal strength in over a year... and still can't.
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Would you give Cassel Peyton Manning's ability to read the field, change the offense on the fly according to defensive lineup, and get the football to the right guy on each play?

If so, Manning's arm not being 100% means nothing. Arm strength is NOT everything, and if it was, the Chiefs had no chance at winning anything with Cassel at the helm in the first place.

You give me the field general that is Peyton Manning at even 70% of his arm strength and Ill show you the first Chiefs team to win a playoff game since 1993. Joe didnt have a cannon arm either.

crazycoffey · 02-03-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I can't believe 90% of people seem to just carry on with these discussions like nothing is wrong and he's going to be a FA. He hasn't been able to throw a football at normal strength in over a year... and still can't.
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to be fair, when was the last time he was under the knife?

ShowtimeSBMVP · 02-03-2012, 10:15 AM

JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora
Tom Condon says Manning's fusion healed and he's sound and can take a hit. But he's still rehabbing the nerve

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Condon said he believes the rehab is going well, and he's made "substantial progress." Could take b/n month to a year from surgery to return

stonedstooge · 02-03-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora
Tom Condon says Manning's fusion healed and he's sound and can take a hit. But he's still rehabbing the nerve

JasonLaCanforaJason La Canfora
Condon said he believes the rehab is going well, and he's made "substantial progress." Could take b/n month to a year from surgery to return

I've been waiting for 12 years for the nerves in my neck to regenerate. Hope Mannings is more successful then mine

Sofa King · 02-03-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

how you doing, Hootie?

That's not hootie.

Although, their styles are very similar.

tk13 · 02-03-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

Would you give Cassel Peyton Manning's ability to read the field, change the offense on the fly according to defensive lineup, and get the football to the right guy on each play?

If so, Manning's arm not being 100% means nothing. Arm strength is NOT everything, and if it was, the Chiefs had no chance at winning anything with Cassel at the helm in the first place.

You give me the field general that is Peyton Manning at even 70% of his arm strength and Ill show you the first Chiefs team to win a playoff game since 1993. Joe didnt have a cannon arm either.

He's not at 70% though. His arm is so weak some people close to him think he might retire. Len Dawson probably has better arm strength than Manning right now.

I think he can come back, but it might be a couple years before he's right again. If ever.
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-King- · 02-03-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

He's not at 70% though. His arm is so weak some people close to him think he might retire. Len Dawson probably has better arm strength than Manning right now.

I think he can come back, but it might be a couple years before he's right again. If ever.
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Eh. Who other than Rob Lowe(who doesn't even know Peyton) thought he would retire?
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Fat Elvis · 02-03-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Manning was throwing almost 2 months ago.

He just didnt throw anything past 20 yards.

That's 10 yards further than Cassel....

tk13 · 02-03-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Eh. Who other than Rob Lowe(who doesn't even know Peyton) thought he would retire?
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There have been multiple sources saying that Manning's arm strength has plateaued and is not improving. I don't think Manning thinks he's going to retire yet, but there are big question marks and some people around him are doubtful. Gil Brandt also said he doesn't think he will ever play again. There have been reports that he still has tingling in his arm and has trouble even gripping the ball at times.

I don't think the Manning's would've put out this news to spin the PR back in their favor otherwise. Look, it's already worked. Most people are acting like he's fine and going to be out there slinging it around in 6 months for training camp like nothing ever happened. Meanwhile his arm is still atrophied and nobody has any idea if he'll be ready.
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whoman69 · 02-03-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneKrusher

thanks.
i didn't keep up with his status.

that's awesome that he can choose his new team.

He actually can't be traded unless the Colts want to take a $30million plus cap hit for the pleasure.

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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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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3436009	JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora Tom Condon says Manning's fusion healed and he's sound and can take a hit. But he's still rehabbing the nerve JasonLaCanforaJason La Canfora Condon said he believes the rehab is going well, and he's made "substantial progress." Could take b/n month to a year from surgery to return
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