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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.

Dayze · 02-03-2012, 02:58 PM

I'm amazed that the local radio morons keep talking about a 'trade' for Manning; posing questions "would you trade for manning...call us at .." etc.

anyone who wants him doesn't need to trade for him.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 02-08-2012, 02:34 PM

Peyton Manning - QB - Colts People who have seen Peyton Manning throw since the end of the regular season have told the Indianapolis Star's Bob Kravitz that he doesn't yet look like an NFL quarterback.
"But that doesn't mean he never will ... or that he won't be in a couple of months," Kravitz adds. "This thing is going to take time." It's an interesting report, but it doesn't add much to the narrative. We knew Manning's neck was structurally sound enough to take a hit, but that he still needs to build strength in his triceps. Manning may hold off on personal workouts in free agency until he narrows the decision to a couple of finalists.

Setsuna · 02-08-2012, 03:44 PM

Bring him to Jacksonville! He can checkdown to MJD all day.

Joe Seahawk · 02-09-2012, 12:23 AM

By Brock Huard

Dear Peyton,

In the coming days or weeks your run in Indy will likely come to an end. Your incredible investment to that organization and the success you brought to the "Horseshoe" and city won't soon be forgotten. Yet, the Colts will draft Andrew Luck and you'll be left to weigh your options. Knowing how maniacal and task-oriented you are, I am sure you and agent Tom Condon have already begun the preparations and the process of game planning the next stop.

Let me help.

It wasn't all that long ago that as a backup I would watch film and break down opponents, too, and on occasion you would even ask for a little input. So in case you are interested, here's my two cents on just what might be the best fit for your game, your intensity level and your will to win another championship.

I know you had to be proud of little brother Eli, and yet as competitive as you are I am sure you went to bed wondering how you're going to get back on that stage and hoist another Lombardi Trophy. Ultimately, that has to be goal No. 1, and since you will turn 36 next month, the time is now. So, let's take a look at the 31 other teams and find you the best home.

Clearly, you are not headed back to Indy and there will be another 13 teams off the list because of established younger quarterbacks in place with contract and/or draft pick situations that would make bringing you in unrealistic. Those 13 are: the Giants, Eagles, Packers, Lions, Falcons, Rams, Patriots, Steelers, Chargers, Raiders, Texans, Panthers and Saints as soon as the ink dries on Brees' new deal.

Further, since winning -- and winning now -- is the ultimate goal, it is my opinion that avoiding massive rebuilding projects with new coaches must be accounted for and thus eliminates Jacksonville and Tampa Bay from the equation.

Brutal weather conditions and brutal divisional play clearly eliminates Buffalo, Cincinnati and Cleveland.

All of a sudden, 31 teams has turned into 13 worth taking a closer look at.

Realistically, Peyton, knowing the way you limit distractions (remember telling Polian the team will not be staying at the same hotel as families during the Super Bowl?) and like order and a sense of control, the Jets with Rex, the Cowboys with Jerry Jones and Romo, San Francisco with the guy you replaced in Indy, Denver with Tebow and an aging Bears team with the floppy-haired Cutler make little sense. Further, the Ravens are really Ray Lewis' team and more than likely will commit to Flacco.

That leaves us just seven: Washington, Minnesota, Miami, Kansas City, Tennessee, Seattle and Arizona.

Miami is fond of Matt Flynn and the addition of Mike Sherman as offensive coordinator means a return to old-school West Coast system philosophy. Minnesota is on the downside of their winning cycle with age and injuries, and they may play in the toughest division in football.

As I see it, we are down to five, and with assets committed to Matt Cassel in Kansas City, Kevin Kolb in Arizona and Jake Locker in Tennessee, those situations are at least entangled. That leaves just Seattle and Washington.

So here's the deal -- I think Seattle may just be the best fit of all and when you weigh the final grouping, simply consider this:

1. After your Irsay experience, ownership matters. Paul Allen is the best in the business. He won't meddle, he has unlimited resources and wants to win a championship in the worst way.

2. Seattle is the most removed geographical outpost in the league. The perception is that you need the masses and crave attention; the reality is that you want to win and winning will bring the only attention at this stage of your career that you really desire.

3. Pete Carroll is as committed to football as you are, and he is willing to cut anyone not as demanding and dedicated to that task.

4. You loved the dome in Indy because of the home field advantage. The 12th Man is in the Seahawks' Ring of Honor for a reason, and I challenge anyone to find an equal in the league when it comes to the advantage gained at CenturyLink. Heck, even bad Seahawks teams still won in this venue.

5. Seattle plays in a very winnable division and will face a third-place schedule in 2012.

6. Pete is in Year 3 of his building process and five Pro Bowlers are an indicator of improved talent. The team has drafted well, turns over every stone in its effort to improve the roster and you can win big with Sidney Rice, Zach Miller, Marshawn Lynch and an offensive line that made major improvement in 2011.

7. Lastly, put in a call to Brett Favre. Ask him what working with Darrell Bevell was like in Minnesota. In fact, this set-up is eerily similar to the one you thrived in with the Colts, where Tom Cable acts in much the same capacity as Howard Mudd did for you in installing the run game and pass protections while Bevell, like Tom Moore, puts in the passing packages.

So there you have it, Peyton, there should be plenty of suitors and if you decide to take Mr. Allen up on his offer of a seaplane trip into Seattle you will find the finest football complex in the league and a head coach as driven as you are to win a world championship. Wishing you a speedy recovery, and I promise not to bother you as much as I did back in the day.

Sincerely,

Brock

JCharles1981 · 02-09-2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

first step maybe? Priest was medically cleared to return then passed the chiefs physical and then competed in camp to make his neck injury come back.

Look what good it did? He returned to the field AFTER the Chiefs had already lost Willie Roaf and Will Shields to retirement, and FB Tony Richardson when he went to the Vikings. Let's just say I have a hard time believing even Barry Sanders would have been able to produce constant 1,000 rushing yard seasons behind the Chiefs O-line of 2005-2009.

**BigMeatballDave** · 02-09-2012, 01:06 AM

**** Matt Cassel AND Brock Huard.

WhiteWhale · 02-09-2012, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCharles1981

Look what good it did? He returned to the field AFTER the Chiefs had already lost Willie Roaf and Will Shields to retirement, and FB Tony Richardson when he went to the Vikings. Let's just say I have a hard time believing even Barry Sanders would have been able to produce constant 1,000 rushing yard seasons behind the Chiefs O-line of 2005-2009.

The Chiefs OL was fine in 2005.

Barry Sanders would have been fine. He's Barry Sanders.

Pioli Zombie · 02-09-2012, 05:19 AM

No. No. Chiefs don't need Manning. They have Matt Cassel

Dayze · 02-09-2012, 08:52 AM

yeah,......if Peyton came to KC, i'm sure the QB situation would be 'entangled.'.

JFC Brock....you moran.

"welcome to KC Peyton. so, I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this, but you'll have to beat Cassel for the starting job. Don't get discouraged if you can't get to his level right away. It can take years to get to his level"

Imon Yourside · 02-09-2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dayze

yeah,......if Peyton came to KC, i'm sure the QB situation would be 'entangled.'.

JFC Brock....you moran.

"welcome to KC Peyton. so, I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this, but you'll have to beat Cassel for the starting job. Don't get discouraged if you can't get to his level right away. It can take years to get to his level"

My prediction: If we were to sign Manning, Matt Cassel would resign to become a firefighter.

Dayze · 02-09-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

My prediction: If we were to sign Manning, Matt Cassel would resign to become a firefighter.

interesting.
He'd probably only be able to spray the water onto the flame from about 3.5yards away.

Mr_Tomahawk · 02-09-2012, 10:01 AM

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NFLN's Mike Lombardi on P. Manning: "He can't throw. I've talked to ppl who've caught the ball for him. He can't throw the ball to his left"

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More Lombardi: "He can't throw...across his body bc he doesn't feel it. Ppl that catch the ball for him say he doesn't really have velocity"

crazycoffey · 02-09-2012, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCharles1981

Look what good it did? He returned to the field AFTER the Chiefs had already lost Willie Roaf and Will Shields to retirement, and FB Tony Richardson when he went to the Vikings. Let's just say I have a hard time believing even Barry Sanders would have been able to produce constant 1,000 rushing yard seasons behind the Chiefs O-line of 2005-2009.

Hijack attempt? I was just saying it was the first step in Manning's possible return, being cleared by his doctors. And as the tweet from Indy shared, he's not yet medically cleared by the colts. So this old news we were talking about a while ago was to explain that this "cleared by his doctors" was probably just a first step in the comeback. And my post was only pointing out a similar past story line, I don't remember saying anything to start a conversation about priest's comeback specifically, it was only a comparably thought. If you're still reading this, I would be surprised.

**bevischief** · 02-09-2012, 10:48 AM

He at the moment he has lost about 40% of his throwing strength in his arm.

Dayze · 02-09-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bevischief

He at the moment he has lost about 40% of his throwing strength in his arm.

shouldn't be a problem for the Chiefs. we love weak armed QBs.

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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Joe Seahawk This place entertains.. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $6714435	Open letter to Peyton Manning by Brock Huard By Brock Huard Dear Peyton, In the coming days or weeks your run in Indy will likely come to an end. Your incredible investment to that organization and the success you brought to the "Horseshoe" and city won't soon be forgotten. Yet, the Colts will draft Andrew Luck and you'll be left to weigh your options. Knowing how maniacal and task-oriented you are, I am sure you and agent Tom Condon have already begun the preparations and the process of game planning the next stop. Let me help. It wasn't all that long ago that as a backup I would watch film and break down opponents, too, and on occasion you would even ask for a little input. So in case you are interested, here's my two cents on just what might be the best fit for your game, your intensity level and your will to win another championship. I know you had to be proud of little brother Eli, and yet as competitive as you are I am sure you went to bed wondering how you're going to get back on that stage and hoist another Lombardi Trophy. Ultimately, that has to be goal No. 1, and since you will turn 36 next month, the time is now. So, let's take a look at the 31 other teams and find you the best home. Clearly, you are not headed back to Indy and there will be another 13 teams off the list because of established younger quarterbacks in place with contract and/or draft pick situations that would make bringing you in unrealistic. Those 13 are: the Giants, Eagles, Packers, Lions, Falcons, Rams, Patriots, Steelers, Chargers, Raiders, Texans, Panthers and Saints as soon as the ink dries on Brees' new deal. Further, since winning -- and winning now -- is the ultimate goal, it is my opinion that avoiding massive rebuilding projects with new coaches must be accounted for and thus eliminates Jacksonville and Tampa Bay from the equation. Brutal weather conditions and brutal divisional play clearly eliminates Buffalo, Cincinnati and Cleveland. All of a sudden, 31 teams has turned into 13 worth taking a closer look at. Realistically, Peyton, knowing the way you limit distractions (remember telling Polian the team will not be staying at the same hotel as families during the Super Bowl?) and like order and a sense of control, the Jets with Rex, the Cowboys with Jerry Jones and Romo, San Francisco with the guy you replaced in Indy, Denver with Tebow and an aging Bears team with the floppy-haired Cutler make little sense. Further, the Ravens are really Ray Lewis' team and more than likely will commit to Flacco. That leaves us just seven: Washington, Minnesota, Miami, Kansas City, Tennessee, Seattle and Arizona. Miami is fond of Matt Flynn and the addition of Mike Sherman as offensive coordinator means a return to old-school West Coast system philosophy. Minnesota is on the downside of their winning cycle with age and injuries, and they may play in the toughest division in football. As I see it, we are down to five, and with assets committed to Matt Cassel in Kansas City, Kevin Kolb in Arizona and Jake Locker in Tennessee, those situations are at least entangled. That leaves just Seattle and Washington. So here's the deal -- I think Seattle may just be the best fit of all and when you weigh the final grouping, simply consider this: 1. After your Irsay experience, ownership matters. Paul Allen is the best in the business. He won't meddle, he has unlimited resources and wants to win a championship in the worst way. 2. Seattle is the most removed geographical outpost in the league. The perception is that you need the masses and crave attention; the reality is that you want to win and winning will bring the only attention at this stage of your career that you really desire. 3. Pete Carroll is as committed to football as you are, and he is willing to cut anyone not as demanding and dedicated to that task. 4. You loved the dome in Indy because of the home field advantage. The 12th Man is in the Seahawks' Ring of Honor for a reason, and I challenge anyone to find an equal in the league when it comes to the advantage gained at CenturyLink. Heck, even bad Seahawks teams still won in this venue. 5. Seattle plays in a very winnable division and will face a third-place schedule in 2012. 6. Pete is in Year 3 of his building process and five Pro Bowlers are an indicator of improved talent. The team has drafted well, turns over every stone in its effort to improve the roster and you can win big with Sidney Rice, Zach Miller, Marshawn Lynch and an offensive line that made major improvement in 2011. 7. Lastly, put in a call to Brett Favre. Ask him what working with Darrell Bevell was like in Minnesota. In fact, this set-up is eerily similar to the one you thrived in with the Colts, where Tom Cable acts in much the same capacity as Howard Mudd did for you in installing the run game and pass protections while Bevell, like Tom Moore, puts in the passing packages. So there you have it, Peyton, there should be plenty of suitors and if you decide to take Mr. Allen up on his offer of a seaplane trip into Seattle you will find the finest football complex in the league and a head coach as driven as you are to win a world championship. Wishing you a speedy recovery, and I promise not to bother you as much as I did back in the day. Sincerely, Brock
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Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $4849358	yeah,......if Peyton came to KC, i'm sure the QB situation would be 'entangled.'. JFC Brock....you moran. "welcome to KC Peyton. so, I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this, but you'll have to beat Cassel for the starting job. Don't get discouraged if you can't get to his level right away. It can take years to get to his level"
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