Chiefs Why Manning ruled out KC... - Page 6

**The Bad Guy** · 03-20-2012, 09:29 AM

Apparently, teams were pre-qualified by Manning prior to any visits. When Condon was contacted by the 12 teams, he told them that the contract Manning was starting at was 5 for 90 and going from there.

Teams either had to say in or out at that point.

From there, Manning narrowed his selections.

I was told this from someone yesterday, and then today on Twitter, a great guy to follow, Andrew Brandt commented on it as well. I was leery about what I was told, but this guy confirmed it.

The Chiefs never got past the pre-qualified stage.

Seattle did, but when Manning narrowed his choices, the roster had no appeal.

Just thought I'd post this since we had a lot of discussions about why the Chiefs never got a face to face.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-20-2012, 10:02 AM

I would have taken Manning for the next 5 years. At 41 with a broken neck paralyzed from the waist down he's still better than Cassel.

**DaFace** · 03-20-2012, 10:02 AM

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Well, the Broncos are certainly "all in" with this. If it works, they'll be brilliant. If it doesn't, we'll have a lot to laugh about around here.

Codered · 03-20-2012, 10:02 AM

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I disagree. The Titans have better pieces in place than Denver.

I agree with you. Apparently, Peyton Manning didn't. I'd have preferred he wasn't in the AFC West. The Broncos are a much easier team to beat with Tebow running the offense.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-20-2012, 10:04 AM

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Really?

Dude makes Kige Ramsey look like a goddamn football savant.

ModSocks · 03-20-2012, 10:04 AM

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Ouch.

And that's why Peyton will never have great teams around him. He's bought into his hype. He thinks he can win it all by himself as long as he can be surrounded by marginal talent.

listopencil · 03-20-2012, 10:05 AM

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Well, the Broncos are certainly "all in" with this. If it works, they'll be brilliant. If it doesn't, we'll have a lot to laugh about around here.

Yep.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-20-2012, 10:06 AM

Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos The National Football Post's Andrew Brandt reports Peyton Manning will make $18 million in 2012 "without injury protection."
It's a leap of faith by the Broncos, but essentially means Manning's five-year, $96 million deal includes "only" $18 million in fully guaranteed money. According to Brandt, the Broncos will be protected for injury beyond next season, as Manning must pass a physical in March 2013 to guarantee the next $40 million in his contract.

MMXcalibur · 03-20-2012, 10:06 AM

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He would have went the SF if he cared about winning a super bowl, and if you say otherwise then you are a idiot.

Compared to San Francisco, Denver is better in every positional area except MAYBE 4th string waterboy............MAYBE! /KnowNo

**The Bad Guy** · 03-20-2012, 10:06 AM

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Dude makes Kige Ramsey look like a goddamn football savant.

Don't you knock Kige Ramsey of Youtube Sports fame. I draw the line there. Check out Kige's top spring break spots.

**Donger** · 03-20-2012, 10:10 AM

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There were a few things mentioned, all rumor at this point:

1) Him and Elway hit it off. Manning liked the idea of having a guy he could relate to in the Front Office.

2) Fox is not a big ego kind of Head Coach. He will absolutely do whatever he thinks he needs to do to make the team work. Like build an option Offense to make use of Tebow. Whatever it takes to get wins. Fox recognizes what made Manning successful in Indy and will do the same thing in Denver.

3) Xanders is extremely low key. As a GM he is more of a scout/cap/trade kind of guy. A numbers guy. He is passionate but shies away from the limelight.

4) Bowlen has stepped away from this team. Health issues and age have taken their toll on him and he really isn't up to being involved on a day to day basis.

5) Joe Ellis has been the shadow master of the Broncos for decades. His hand is in everything, he's the most powerful Bronco executive that no one has heard of.

So anyone in the organization that he would perceive as his boss appreciates his talent and will give him a free hand to do what he wants to do. They are all competent and low key. They will let Manning be The Man. Of course this isn't The Reason he signed, but it might have something to do with why he picked them among teams that would pay the check.

That sounds eerily like the football equivalent of Mordor.

Hammock Parties · 03-20-2012, 10:10 AM

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That is the price you pay for greatness.

"That is the price of immortality..."

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-20-2012, 10:15 AM

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Don't you knock Kige Ramsey of Youtube Sports fame. I draw the line there. Check out Kige's top spring break spots.

I'm a big fan of "How to shoot a free throw" and "how to throw a football".

listopencil · 03-20-2012, 10:15 AM

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That sounds eerily like the football equivalent of Mordor.

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

Chiefnj2 · 03-20-2012, 10:17 AM

I'm laughing at all the people who believed Manning's BS that it wasn't about the money and he would sign an incentive laden contract.

Molitoth · 03-20-2012, 10:19 AM

As much as I wanted Peyton.... that price is pretty damn steep. It doesn't leave much room for filling other holes.... although the free agent market is pretty dry now anywho. $40 million next season!!! wow

Good luck to the donks, Peyton is going to have some weight on those shoulders.

03-20-2012, 09:29 AM
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9373645	Why Manning ruled out KC... Apparently, teams were pre-qualified by Manning prior to any visits. When Condon was contacted by the 12 teams, he told them that the contract Manning was starting at was 5 for 90 and going from there. Teams either had to say in or out at that point. From there, Manning narrowed his selections. I was told this from someone yesterday, and then today on Twitter, a great guy to follow, Andrew Brandt commented on it as well. I was leery about what I was told, but this guy confirmed it. The Chiefs never got past the pre-qualified stage. Seattle did, but when Manning narrowed his choices, the roster had no appeal. Just thought I'd post this since we had a lot of discussions about why the Chiefs never got a face to face.
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03-20-2012, 10:02 AM	#76
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1570477	I would have taken Manning for the next 5 years. At 41 with a broken neck paralyzed from the waist down he's still better than Cassel.
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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3546009	Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos The National Football Post's Andrew Brandt reports Peyton Manning will make $18 million in 2012 "without injury protection." It's a leap of faith by the Broncos, but essentially means Manning's five-year, $96 million deal includes "only" $18 million in fully guaranteed money. According to Brandt, the Broncos will be protected for injury beyond next season, as Manning must pass a physical in March 2013 to guarantee the next $40 million in his contract.
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Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7873688	I'm laughing at all the people who believed Manning's BS that it wasn't about the money and he would sign an incentive laden contract. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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03-20-2012, 10:19 AM	#90
Molitoth Mahomes Fanboi Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $2864969	As much as I wanted Peyton.... that price is pretty damn steep. It doesn't leave much room for filling other holes.... although the free agent market is pretty dry now anywho. $40 million next season!!! wow Good luck to the donks, Peyton is going to have some weight on those shoulders.
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