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Originally Posted by flames_1987
He played with a horrible offensive line in Indianapolis and still managed not to get sacked much. I don't think you can take away that pocket presence and quick feet he has.
I will say that the 4th surgery is still just an internet rumor, but it's not like 3 surgeries is somehow any lighter, so I guess there's no point for me to make there. Expecting 3-4 years of quality Peyton Manning play might be me being a little optimistic, but for next season, I'm betting against the guy. Nobody works harder then this man and I think he's put everything he has into this rehab.
It's just him throwing the ball to receivers with no defense, in an empty arena, but the reports from the people that have caught the ball from him and from people around him, they've been glowing of late. Clearly any team that signs him is going to do their homework and know the shape he is in. I'm just not going to bet against the guy.
It's going to be a circus for his 1st game back though.
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Eh?
No they didnt run block well at all, but they certainly could pass block....and that's what a guy like him needs even with his quick release (that has to be slowed down at this point) and his "quick" feet aren't all that quick at all. I will say that if he gets behind a really good pass protect line, then yeah he will be OK. The problem with that though is that the teams likely to go after him are for the most part quite weak in one of two key areas he will need help in...pass protect or at receiver.
Again...Brett Favre could go out right now and whistle balls all over a field when there is no one coming after him, but his body too simply couldnt do it anymore in game action and he never was severely injured like Manning.
You cant fight father time....we have seen it over and over again in football from great QB's. 3 surgeries and 2 fused vertebrae later is something that cannot simply have no effect.
All that being said, no matter where he goes, the team will improve from what they have even at his reduced capacity. I hope he finds some success because he certainly is a class guy and has been so good for the sport through its massive growth years.