KC one of three teams in deep talks with Manning

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The Manning possibilities are many. I can see Denver making it happen in order to dump Tebow so they can just start over when Manning is done. Manning has to take that job of course. But my sense is every errant toss annoys Elway and he can't take much more.

The Jets have a similar issue with a locker room of chaos. I can't see Manning coping with that unless he feels he can tame it, which is possible. But my sense is that Ryan is on a shorter leash and Manning won't want to share blame as his skills erode, so forget it.

Miami is the real competition here, but who would want to compete with the Patriots who yet AGAIN seem to have a favorable schedule. Even if they pay up there's enough of that crap to give him second thoughts, even if he relished the challenge. Miami has some potential free agents and the Chiefs would like to have a couple but they might not want to leave if Manning comes there, is there enough money to go around...interesting question.

I think the best move here is to bet the farm and make a deal with the Rams this weekend. It'll cost a lot, but worth it in the end. Boom or Bust?