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GTripp0012 · 03-13-2012, 01:25 AM

I just don't see Denver as a threat for SB contention even with Manning. Maybe Peyton's looking at the home field advantage with the altitude and is all like "that's 6 or 7 wins right there, just have to hold serve on the road." Denver has to play New England and Houston though next year, and even if they go 4-2 or 5-1 in the division with Manning, they're still just a 8 or 9 win team. And with age so rapidly becoming a factor for him, it gets tough after that.

At least with Arizona, you could see Manning putting up HoF level numbers into his late thirties, and then who knows? Maybe you get the NFC West division title next year, maybe you get a wild card in another year and have two shots at winning another SB.

I just figured he'd have more fun playing for a team that has a strong defense and would let him build the offense in his image. Like KC or Seattle.

03-13-2012, 01:25 AM	#1041
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Colts Officially Release Peyton Manning (QB Thread #11) I just don't see Denver as a threat for SB contention even with Manning. Maybe Peyton's looking at the home field advantage with the altitude and is all like "that's 6 or 7 wins right there, just have to hold serve on the road." Denver has to play New England and Houston though next year, and even if they go 4-2 or 5-1 in the division with Manning, they're still just a 8 or 9 win team. And with age so rapidly becoming a factor for him, it gets tough after that. At least with Arizona, you could see Manning putting up HoF level numbers into his late thirties, and then who knows? Maybe you get the NFC West division title next year, maybe you get a wild card in another year and have two shots at winning another SB. I just figured he'd have more fun playing for a team that has a strong defense and would let him build the offense in his image. Like KC or Seattle. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.