Chiefs Why Manning ruled out KC... - Page 22

**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.

Omaha · 03-20-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I also agree that Peyton Manning was the only guy that was going to unseat Tebow and that Elway wants to groom his own guy.

My buddy was joking months ago that Manning was Elway's only hope of getting rid of Tebow this year without pissing off the entire city of Denver.

Quesadilla Joe · 03-20-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by whoman69

For all the talk about how good Denver's D was last year they were 24th against points, 27th against the rush, and 20th in yards. Their receivers are weak and don't have a skilled TE in the bunch. The running game was horrible without Tebow in there. If you're looking at the talent that could surround Manning, Denver was probably the least talented of the bunch. They will have to revamp their offense to go with Manning. He is used to running two TE, 1 rb sets, which the Broncos don't really have now.

The Donks D was 6th in the NFL in 3rd down defense and was in the top 10 in the league in sacks. If Manning can consistantly put up 25+ PPG (his average for his career is 26) the Donks defense will be ferocious. If a team gets 3rd and anything longer than 5, the Donks are most likely gonna get a sack.

Quesadilla Joe · 03-20-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rtmike

OK, if he's so damn good, why only 1 SB title in how many years?

Look what Joe Cool did here in 2 years!

I don't know, just thinking out loud.

Because the Cheatriots easily cheated him out of 3 SB's.

Pasta Little Brioni · 03-20-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cabletech94

didn't PM say "it's not about the money"?

not looking through the whole thread to find out, i'm sure a few of you repost tough guys have already made the above clear.

just irritated that he had to go to denver.

like i needed another reason to hate that team.

He can say it all he wants, but choosing a team with a shit defense, o-line, weapons, and running game says otherwise.

Omaha · 03-20-2012, 08:49 PM

I think Manning could have gotten that deal from other teams.

**cabletech94** · 03-20-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

He can say it all he wants, but choosing a team with a shit defense, o-line, weapons, and running game says otherwise.

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!

$$$$$$$$$$$ cha-ching!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**petegz28** · 03-20-2012, 08:54 PM

I thought Manning and Elway were golfing buddies? That wouldn't have anything to do with him going to Denver would it?

whoman69 · 03-20-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

The Donks D was 6th in the NFL in 3rd down defense and was in the top 10 in the league in sacks. If Manning can consistantly put up 25+ PPG (his average for his career is 26) the Donks defense will be ferocious. If a team gets 3rd and anything longer than 5, the Donks are most likely gonna get a sack.

So in other words they can be like the Colts D who could only play with a lead. That worked great for the Colts all those years in the playoffs. It worked great for the Saints and Packers this year in the playoffs. I would have thought Peyton had learned his lesson and wanted to go to a talented team that didn't have to depend on him being great every game for them to win.

Omaha · 03-20-2012, 08:57 PM

Seriously, he was going to make bank wherever he went. What's the point in crying because he took the money from Denver?

Pasta Little Brioni · 03-20-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

I thought Manning and Elway were golfing buddies? That wouldn't have anything to do with him going to Denver would it?

No doubt they've shared many a long trot holding hoofs as they head for a night in the stall and a roll in the hay.

whoman69 · 03-20-2012, 08:59 PM

Broncos gave up 42 sacks last year despite the fact they were last in the league in pass attempts. Peyton is going to have to hide a lot of warts on that team.

**BossChief** · 03-20-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

If you put any stock in PFF, he dropped from #2 overall to #16 last season.

I'd say further decline is inevitable.

Does it have a way of showing the grade in quarters of the season?

By years end, he was getting trashed by guys.

Bowe made him his bitch in the finale.

Bailey is a declining player and should probably be moved to safety at this point.

Color Red · 03-20-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

And denvers did?

Personally, I think Manning is not as smart as we have been led to believe.

Players like Manning and Elway have such ceserved confidence in their own abilities that the supporting cast is not as essential to them as we think it is. What I always remember though is this: Elway never won a Super Bowl until they got Terrell Davis. Humbling truth isn't it? It's a team sport.

Taco John · 03-20-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

He can say it all he wants, but choosing a team with a shit defense, o-line, weapons, and running game says otherwise.

he chose the best team in the AFC West - the division champs.

Taco John · 03-20-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I think Manning could have gotten that deal from other teams.

more probably... The Titans would have easily outbid us if Peyton had allowed this to turn into a bidding war.

03-20-2012, 09:29 AM
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