Peter King Wonders if the Colts Should Be Nervous About Signing Peyton Manning

1-liner, All, NFL Jason Lisk May 25th. 2011, 3:15pm

Peyton Manning’s Neck Surgery: Peyton Manning had a second procedure on his neck this offseason. He just turned 35. His contract is up, and an extension has been delayed by the lockout. Peter King wonders “Are the Colts sweating a little bit over signing him for 5 years?” Probably. But way less than most teams, including those with Max Hall or John Beck at quarterback. [via @SI_PeterKing]

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23 Responses to “Peter King Wonders if the Colts Should Be Nervous About Signing Peyton Manning”

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Wide Word of Sport (?) Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Probably. But way less than most teams, including those with Max Hall or John Beck at quarterback.
This. You aren’t exactly betting on Daunte Culpepper to be healthy, and then hoping that even if he is healthy, he can perform.
To sum: Peyton Manning in wheelchair >>> Max Hall, Derek Anderson, Jimmy Clausen, Jake DelHomme etc…
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HereForTheComments Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:20 PM
Why would they be worried about a 5 year deal? He has shown no signs of physical breakdown. He is arguably the GOAT. Give him his money and the 5 years he probably wants. Just make sure to structure it so they can afford to replace that offensive line.
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ms621 Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Why would they be worried about a 5 year deal? He has shown no signs of physical breakdown.
But that doesn’t fit with the hyperbolic narrative ESPN would like for us to buy into about this ‘neck procedure’.
And how vague is that? That’s like calling having wisdom teeth extraction a ‘mouth procedure’.
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cracker jack Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:23 PM
I remember when it took a few weeks for Tom Brady to sign his new deal and there were all these stories about there being bad feelings between him and management.. meanwhile Manning goes the entire season without signing and you’d never know it. Gotta love the Boston media.
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Geeezeus Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Jason, hope the bad weather has passed without issue for you.
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wilhelmreems Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Peter King wonders “Are the Colts sweating a little bit over signing him for 5 years?” Probably.
since when did years matter in a football contract? I don’t see owners giving the OK for guaranteed money, aside from signing bonuses.
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Jason Lisk Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Jason, hope the bad weather has passed without issue for you.
At least for now it’s clear. Things can pop up quickly here.
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YYSA Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:32 PM
since when did years matter in a football contract? I don’t see owners giving the OK for guaranteed money, aside from signing bonuses.
True but any contract pey pey signs will be practically guranteed. He could throw 40 picks every year of that contract and the Colts could have 5 losing seasons and the Colts still would not cut him. Its the Jeter effect.
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Oh Doctor Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Its the Jeter effect.
Jeter effect except that manning is, you know, good still.
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Triston27 Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Jason, hope the bad weather has passed without issue for you.
It’s ok. Bloggers are tornado proof. Their parent’s basement is the safest place in the house.
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YYSA Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Jeter effect except that manning is, you know, good still.
Well yes that as well.
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SouvenirCity Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:38 PM
I like to picture Lisk playing Scrabble against the wife and kids in his Hosmer jersey by candlelight as the storms passed.
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spencer096 Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:38 PM
It’s ok. Bloggers are tornado proof. Their parent’s basement is the safest place in the house.
see? stereotypes can be helpful.
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sportsgal116 Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:42 PM
I should have posted my cool blind horse story here instead of in that last thread. Oh well.
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Jason Lisk Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:42 PM
It’s ok. Bloggers are tornado proof. Their parent’s basement is the safest place in the house.
My basement is an old cellar where I keep all the Christmas decorations, yard tools, and other storage. I took some chairs down and spent the time listening to my wife complain about how disorganized everything was. I’m pretty much the only one that ventures down there normally.
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ms621 Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:42 PM
I like to picture Lisk playing Scrabble against the wife and kids in his Hosmer jersey by candlelight as the storms passed.
I was in a bar in Dallas last night when the power went out. The bartenders put out the only candles they had-scented Christmas candles-while my friends and I finished our pitcher over a game of Words with Friends with the votive candle light flickering over everything.
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YYSA Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:43 PM
I like to picture Lisk playing Scrabble against the wife and kids in his Hosmer jersey by candlelight as the storms passed.
/lisk looks at letters left
C A Y
/puts YAC on board
/looks at kids sternly
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Broccoli Beef Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:45 PM
while my friends and I finished our pitcher over a game of Words with Friends with the votive candle light flickering over everything.
It’s not gay if it’s a threeway!
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ms621 Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:46 PM
It’s not gay if it’s a threeway!
/fully clothed high five.
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Smallie Bigs Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 4:01 PM
This definitely means he is considering the Cardinals. As Max hall’s backup.
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Ballz Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Did they find a spine???
/tip your waitress
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HakeemtheDream Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 4:28 PM
+1 Ballz
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Gaseous Clay Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 4:28 PM
puts YAC on board
YAC is no good. CAY is good.
P.S. If you’re playing me, it’s your turn. Also, you’re losing. Although Lisk did just beat me once.