Will Peyton Manning Play in 2012?

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2012/03/07 17:16:55

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By the time you probably read this, the Indianapolis Colts will have released the greatest player in franchise history and a man that will surely be a first ballot Hall of Famer: quarterback Peyton Manning. After 14 years as a Colt, for the first time in his professional football career, Manning will have to find a new home -- and he'll surely have plenty of teams approaching him for his services.

Manning was owed a $28 million bonus this month, but with uncertainty about his neck injury that put him out of action all last season and the Colts being the owners of the No. 1 NFL Draft pick, it didn't make financial sense to the franchise to keep him on the roster. Without Manning in 2011, the Colts just went 2-14, although it can be argued the head coach, general manager, and poor defense were really to blame for the team's lack of success.

Colts owner Jim Irsay has since fired head coach Jim Caldwell, vice chairman Bill Polian, among others. You can bet the Colts will be looking for a fresh start in 2012, but it may be a while before the team remotely has the amount of success seen with Manning under center. As for Manning himself, he'll have to prove to teams that he's healthy enough to still play -- and play at a high level. Manning has been durable all his career, but can he bounce back from this near-career ending medical medical setback?

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Chris D 2012/03/07 17:53:27

Yes

+4
Miami could use him

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tonytherenow 2012/03/13 00:07:06

Yes

He will play for another team. I think he will look for a team with a good offensive line and he will make that team a great offensive team

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dr lonny 2012/03/09 05:24:26

Yes

Yes, But he wont be very good

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Krystle 2012/03/08 18:31:00

Yes

Hope so. It won't be the same without him. Just hope he is healthy enough for it.

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wilsonmja 2012/03/08 18:23:22

Yes

Not a full season, I don't think, but he will definitely be signed to a team and likely play in some games.

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jacktown kid 2012/03/08 16:09:11

Yes

yes he will and it will be a mistake with his neck

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baadbug 2012/03/08 13:51:05

Yes

Like everything in life you have a beginning then you have a ending. Peyton Manning is no different and I can not imagine how he feels or what going thru his mind. I think it sucks that the Colts owner didn't let him finish out his career at Indy, it will hurt Indy Manning being gone..

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luke1239 to baadbug 2012/03/08 21:23:50

come-on dude an ending, what sport do you think he's playing in .............in football when you retire you cry saying goodbye not when your Cut for being hurt ,he's just an elite sissy that did not get what he wanted ....booHooo ...If he's a real man he would man up and sign with a team that would play the colts twice to show them he's still got it!!!!!

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Rocko 2012/03/08 12:13:19

Yes

not only will he play he will make more money than he did with indy i bet too

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garyt212 2012/03/08 06:30:46

No

Peyton is a definite Hall of Famer but from what I hear he's still not physically fit to play the game. I guess if he can pass a physical some team will take a chance but I think he is smart enough not to risk permanent injury.

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topgundy7 2012/03/08 05:45:15

No

Time to look for a new job, Peyton. With fused veterbrae in your neck, I would say your damaged goods! Why risk it...

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boneman1 2012/03/08 03:44:04

Yes

I hate that he couldn't finish his career as a Colt, but they really didn't have any other choice than to let him go. My guess is that he'll end up a Dolphin or a Jet.

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Heisenberg 2012/03/08 02:49:34

Yes

Manning will definitely play, but he's past his prime. He might be a back-up for someone.

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Rammstein 2012/03/08 01:45:32

No

honestly I doubt it. and even if he does. he certainly won't play well

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wes 2012/03/08 01:17:04

Yes

Somebody will pick him up.

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..::localeye::.. 2012/03/08 00:49:54

Yes

Miami Dolphins

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afterburn610 2012/03/08 00:11:08

Yes

+3
yes he will play in 2012

with himself

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luke1239 2012/03/07 23:59:37

No

Suicide is his next stop by the way he handled himself in the press conf., he sucked anyway good riidings!!!!1

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..::loc... to luke1239 2012/03/08 00:51:12

yay...good riidings...whatever that is.

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luke1239 to ..::loc... 2012/03/08 21:17:13
..::loc... to luke1239 2012/03/09 15:09:01

awwwwwww

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boneman1 to luke1239 2012/03/08 03:46:22

You obviously know absolutely nothing about football. He may be the best QB to ever play the game.

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luke1239 to boneman1 2012/03/08 21:15:28

joe montana ....bitch!!!! get it right

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prosperhappily 2012/03/07 23:18:57

Yes

If he wants to play, someone will sign him. It's just a matter of passing the physical.

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I NEED A HORSE 2012/03/07 21:43:17
Callaway 2012/03/07 21:23:21

Yes

In either Phoenix or Miami.

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hari 2012/03/07 21:09:46

Yes

nice time left with him

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DavidK 2012/03/07 20:45:40

Yes

Many teams would be more then happy to have him. Colts will regret the move.

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luke1239 to DavidK 2012/03/08 00:05:36

REALLY, give him 28 mil to say he's hurt again, wow you say the colts will regret the move !!! YOU don't know jack ............he will kill himself soon!!!just watch and see

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DavidK to luke1239 2012/03/08 04:19:03

He's going to play. MARK MY WORDS! Won't make much in comparison, but he will play.

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P. Sturm 2012/03/07 20:22:18

Yes

+1
... and one hopes he avoids further injuries.

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**Bessie** 2012/03/07 20:18:51

Yes

+2

I have this for him!!

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sick'n'... to **Bessie** 2012/03/07 23:15:01

+1
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...

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..::loc... to **Bessie** 2012/03/08 00:52:45

+1
Please don't let the Shanahans ruin him.

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carlton999 2012/03/07 20:02:56

Yes

yes he should play. if I was Peyton I'd go to Jacksonville so I could make good on my promise to the Colts in the beginning of my career and kick their butts.

but thats just me.

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Sterling 2012/03/07 19:48:23

No

My gut tells me yes, but I want him to not, he shouldn't play if theres a possibility of a worse neck injury.

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Bob DiN 2012/03/07 19:41:00

Yes

+1
For sure some team will pick him up.

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gregaj7 2012/03/07 19:38:43

Yes

+2
There are many teams needing his kind of playing.

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Southern Man 2012/03/07 19:36:39
NPC 2012/03/07 19:32:51

No

+1
We do not know if he can even throw the football like he did before ?

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keliffa 2012/03/07 19:18:06

Yes

+3
For the DOLPHINS, bitches.

He has another 4-5 premo years.

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