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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
Yeah, I agree that this is different than Lebron because the Colts are the ones who released him and are moving on. Plus Manning maintaining a low profile himself.
It's different than Favre because Manning to this point has been 100% clear that he intends to play again. At this point in time, I don't think Manning is bringing a posse along with him either. If he picks Denver, than Dallas Clark might end up there given the Bronco's lack of a proven receiving tight end. But if he picks SanFrancisco or Tennessee I don't think Jeff Saturday nor Dallas Clark are coming along for the ride.
At this point of the three teams, I think Denver is the one who has to sign him. Tennessee have a viable plan in place at QB with or without Manning. Alex Smith still knows the Niners are the best fit for him if he doesn't go there.
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That's the trump card in all of this. How much of these Alex Smith visits are just him trying to gain some leverage? Playing for Miami or Seattle means competing for the starting job, learning a new system again and playing for a lesser team. SanFran is the best fit for him in so many ways, do the 49ers still want him back and are hoping by working Manning out he will accept their initial contract offer? If they think their not getting Alex Smith back, you think they'd be ALL in on Peyton then but as far as we know he still hasn't even visited their facilities yet which seemed to be a big deal in the 6 plus hours he spent in Denver and Tennessee.