2012 NFL Offseason Thread

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

My favorite part of this might be Chargers, Cheifs and Raiders fans all hoping Tebow is the starting Quarterback next year while there are Bronco fans hoping it's Tebow over Manning.

Those aren't Bronco fans.

[flames_1987]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

Manning is at the Nuggets game with the Broncos execs tonight. I'm trying to not get too excited though, from what I understand Manning is interviewing teams, not the other way around.

Broncos have a ton of cap space to bring in Peyton's buddies if he'd like. Just focus entirely on the front 7 D in the draft and go hard after Landry and Trufant in free agency.

Edit: ^ It's not most fans that would want Tebow over Manning. No one in their right mind wants that.

Good link with for stalki...err...information.

http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/bron...-rumors-3-9-12

Very true, it's just that small minority of fans that have such loud voices on twitter and in general. Sounds like Manning and the Broncos will meet again tomorrow morning. Denver is much more of a Manning city then Miami was. This could be an incredible offseason to be a Broncos fan.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

I'm not surprised that Shanahan would go hard for RG3, seems to be the type of athlete he covets as a QB.

I'm starting to feel sick though...I fear the Broncos might win Manning.

Reggie Wayne was talking and it seems as though where Peyton signs, he will go there to. Reggie Wayne was talking about Miami though. He said if it's him and Marshall catching Manning passes, it could be something really special.

Manning has a home in Miami and Reggie Wayne played his college football at the University of Miami.

[flames_1987]

Reggie Wayne is going wherever Peyton does, that's all but a lock right now and the good news is there's no way Reggie Wayne is going to Miami if Peyton isn't the quarterback there. Also needs to be noted....the Broncos could easily bring on Wayne and Clark with their cap space. Crazy how much has changed in 24 hours

[Flickered Flame]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

Really will be interesting to see how they make their pitch, or any team for that matter, to just be a fly on the wall. We saw with Lebron when he was a free agent, the red carpets rolled out, the amount of celebrities pitching in to get him to come to their team and the gimmicks.

The cap space the Broncos do have is a big thing, and Manning knows Fox and Elway really well. Still Miami has a lot going for them as well. Will be interesting to see how this plays out

Maybe the biggest thing the Dolphins have going for them is Manning's relationship with Marino. Apparently the two of them are good friends. There is one reporter in Miami who is saying that Ross has had Marino in on QB discussions the last year or so. The difference now, there is a legit QB available.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

Reggie Wayne is going wherever Peyton does, that's all but a lock right now and the good news is there's no way Reggie Wayne is going to Miami if Peyton isn't the quarterback there. Also needs to be noted....the Broncos could easily bring on Wayne and Clark with their cap space. Crazy how much has changed in 24 hours

With Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas, I don't know why Broncos would want to add every Colt receiver if they manage to sign Manning.

[PeteLFan]

Great deal for the rams. 3 1st rd picks and a 2nd. 3 picks in the first 38 will be able too haul in some really good players.

[flames_1987]

Originally Posted by Joborule

With Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas, I don't know why Broncos would want to add every Colt receiver if they manage to sign Manning.

Because Reggie Wayne is an elite wide receiver, a big upgrade over both Decker and Thomas and has proven chemistry with Peyton Manning.

Clark is not a receiver first off and the tight end position is one of the Broncos most pressing needs this offseason.

[CaramonLS]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

Because Reggie Wayne is an elite wide receiver, a big upgrade over both Decker and Thomas and has proven chemistry with Peyton Manning.

Clark is not a receiver first off and the tight end position is one of the Broncos most pressing needs this offseason.

Wayne is a pretty good WR, but let's be honest here. Having Harrison on your on the other side for most of your career and having one of the best regular season QBs in history...

He's got a golden ticket.

[Cheerio]

I wonder how troutman feels about his Browns not getting Manning or RGIII

[flames_1987]

Originally Posted by CaramonLS

Wayne is a pretty good WR, but let's be honest here. Having Harrison on your on the other side for most of your career and having one of the best regular season QBs in history...

He's got a golden ticket.

Reggie Wayne is an elite wide receiver, there's no argument to be had there. His natural ability, the amount of highlight reel catches he's made, his route running and foot work. The guy has one of the best sets of hands in the league to. The guy had put up 75 receptions and 960 yards this season with nobody of any talent even throwing him the ball. The numbers he's put up post-Harrison even with being double teamed every play with the young group of wideouts the Colts have had, his numbers have still been spectacular.

Between 2007 and before Manning went down, Wayne has been one of the best wide receivers statistically in the game.

[CaramonLS]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

I wonder how troutman feels about his Browns not getting Manning or RGIII

...Like a Browns fan.

[Flabbibulin]

Didn't see it posted anywhere- Giants have released Brandon Jacobs

[Displaced Flames fan]

Peyton Manning would be a "get out of Tebowmania free" card for the Broncos.

If he's physically able to do it, I'm all for it.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by Flickered Flame

Maybe the biggest thing the Dolphins have going for them is Manning's relationship with Marino. Apparently the two of them are good friends. There is one reporter in Miami who is saying that Ross has had Marino in on QB discussions the last year or so. The difference now, there is a legit QB available.

Marino's relationship with Ross has always been shaky, which makes me hesitant to put too much stock into his influence. There are definite issues with that franchise under Ross, hopefully they aren't enough to scare off both Manning and Flynn.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

I'm not surprised that Shanahan would go hard for RG3, seems to be the type of athlete he covets as a QB.

I'm starting to feel sick though...I fear the Broncos might win Manning.

If the Broncos get him then I suppose my only hope is that he isn't the same Manning that he was prior to the surgeries.

[flames_1987]

Three unnamed NFL sources that have seen medical reports on quarterback Peyton Manning say the improvement of his arm strength appears to be going at a promising pace, although a full recovery is still far off.

Jason Cole from Yahoo Sports up to his old tricks today. After less then a month ago saying Manning could not even throw to the left side and was actually progressing worse then he was getting better, Jason comes out with this article and actually uses the line in bold to discuss where Manning is in his recovery. Truly incompetence at it's finest

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...uraging_030912

[valo403]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

Jason Cole from Yahoo Sports up to his old tricks today. After less then a month ago saying Manning could not even throw to the left side and was actually progressing worse then he was getting better, Jason comes out with this article and actually uses the line in bold to discuss where Manning is in his recovery. Truly incompetence at it's finest

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...uraging_030912

I'm failing to see the incompetence in referring to sources that have seen medical reports. Either you're leaving something out or you're really reaching to go after this particular writer.

[FlamingLonghorn]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

Because Reggie Wayne is an elite wide receiver, a big upgrade over both Decker and Thomas and has proven chemistry with Peyton Manning.

Clark is not a receiver first off and the tight end position is one of the Broncos most pressing needs this offseason.

If you at bringing Clark in to do something besides catch passes than you are going to be disappointed.

[flames_1987]

Originally Posted by valo403

I'm failing to see the incompetence in referring to sources that have seen medical reports. Either you're leaving something out or you're really reaching to go after this particular writer.

They have seen medical reports as he states but then it becomes clear none of them have actually watched Manning or seen him in person. He wrote an article much like this only a short time ago and again it was the unnamed sources and the same dog and pony show. Probably don't need to air my personal frustration over an article on CP, it's just been a long few months about all the fake retirement reports, he can't throw the ball 20 yards or to one side of the field and just unnamed source after unnamed source. So far Jason Cole has been the king of these reports and I was hoping they were done.