Give up on Peyton? Really?

by cq.noble on Jan 6, 2012 12:58 AM EST

So you want to give up on Peyton Manning now to take a chance on a college QB?

You want to turn your back on the man who (as it seems) single handedly won more games in a decade than any team (man) in the history of professional football. The man who built Lucas Oil stadium. The man who has won more MVP awards than any other football player in the history of professional football. You want to turn your back on the man who took professional football in Indiana from a sideshow act to the entire reason that 85% of the people that visit this site do!

That man tries to come back from what is the biggest hurdle in his career and you want to throw him under the bus for what? Andrew Luck?

Look I like Andrew Luck... a lot. In fact I believe he has a real chance to shatter every major passing record in NFL history. But that has more to do with the current direction of the league than otherworldly ability. And if Andrew Luck does break the number of records that I believe he will, he has one man to thank. One guy that, for better or worse revolutionized the position of QB, even though he was touted as the guy that would forever change football it wasn't Mike Vick, it wasn't some hybrid running/throwing QB it was a 6'5" QB with a laser-rocket arm. He's the guy Luck should thank. And he's the guy Luck is going to replace.

I believe that Andrew Luck should be selected with the first overall pick. I believe that he should sit for a few years to learn behind the best that's ever done it and if Peyton can't come back, we have the best backup quarterback in the NFL. But to turn your back on a man who has done so much for our franchise to just say "thanks for your time but we're moving in a different direction" is not just stupid it's sad that our fanbase thinks this way.

Jim Irsay realizes what Peyton has done for his franchise and he's said if Peyton is healthy he'll be a Colt. And I'm thankful that our owner knows that 18 is more important than a regular player.

You can replace Reggie Wayne, you can replace Dallas Clark, even if someone comes a long and breaks his records you'll never replace Peyton Manning in the hearts and minds of millions of Colts fans.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.

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Thank you.

I agree with everything but I’m in the ’ shop the pick’ camp

i don't give autographs

by muncie_in_this on Jan 6, 2012 2:07 AM EST via Android app reply actions

Agreed. But will Luck sit?

I love Peyton, and I want him here at least for a couple of years. But it is really hard to see him sit for 2+ years, because that doesn’t ever happen to the 1st pick overall. Also, Peyton started his first game as he was drafted in the same in the same position.
Curious to see how it plays out. I know one thing for sure: WE want peyton.

by doma1992 on Jan 6, 2012 2:13 AM EST reply actions

Look, I became a colt fan because of Peyton. Do I wish him to stay a break every record possible and get 1-2 more rings with the colts? sure. However, our defense needs a total makeover besides Freeney, Mathis and Angerer (Bethea too) nobody else has done anything to guarantee to be kept.
Whether we trade the 1st pick or Peyton, it is a choice that can hunt the Colts. However, one can only be kept. Everything depend of the new GM.

by k1 on Jan 6, 2012 2:13 AM EST reply actions

Yes give up on Manning

1) Does anyone care how many games Manning has is Joe Montana or Terry Bradshaw remember for how many games they won? No Joe is remembered for winning 4 superbowls,

2) I think the taxpayers deserve a little credit for Lucas Oil Stadium since the Colts threaten the fans they would leave if we didn’t build.

3) The Colts making a good buisness decision to clear some cap and draft Luck is not throwing Manning under the bus. Just like everyone said at the begining of the year when Manning was injured. He doesn’t need to come back he doesn’t owe the NFL or the team anything. Well the Colts don,t owe Manning. I am a Colts fan I just wanna see what is best for the TEAM. Luck may absolutly suck or be great in the NFL. Do we wanna pass on him and clear cap space to get quality players or keep Manning have below average talent around Manning and when he leaves in two years be right where we are now without Luck.

by Nichey101 on Jan 6, 2012 6:26 AM EST reply actions 2 recs

THANKYOU Nichey01

That is exactly what I’ve been saying in my posts.

by deywalka on Jan 6, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions

nichey

that was a god damn great post

by omahacolt on Jan 6, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

1. People will remember Peyton for changing the game more than anything he could have done.

2. Who’s going to take a peytonless Colts franchise? And even if some city would have Indy didn’t have to build the Luke it could have been much less amazing.

3. Why is it that every time one of you Peyton haters mentions “clearing cap space” Peyton has to be cut or traded? Why can’t he restructure his deal? He has on several occasions in the past when the team has needed him to, what’s different now? Nothing. The reason he signed the 100 mil deal the last time was to set a precedent for future elite level QB contracts. Why don’t any of you ever suggest this?! Because you’re too busy trying to be provocative while throwing Peyton under the bus.

by cq.noble on Jan 6, 2012 11:59 PM EST up reply actions

Not give up on Manning, SET HIM FREE

With the Colts he is like a caged Lion.

by Ty46 on Jan 6, 2012 7:01 AM EST reply actions

This its, true he is a lion

I just fear the lion pairing with the whale (rex ryan).

i don't give autographs

by muncie_in_this on Jan 6, 2012 11:19 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

I'm sick of the whole Luck, Manning issue

If you want Luck, people want to say you hate Manning, it’s disrespectful, your tossing him under the bus, it’s been said we have no honor..what bunch of crap…everyone here loves Manning and wishes he could play forever. I can’t wait till 8 March so maybe we will know what is going to happen.

by armycolts25 on Jan 6, 2012 9:54 AM EST reply actions

Agreed

Call me selfish, but I want both of them. I want Manning playing in blue until he can’t play anymore. Then, I want Luck to take over and pick up right where Manning left off.

I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

by AceOfSpades on Jan 6, 2012 11:07 PM EST up reply actions

you are %100 right.

Agreed with the OP. Manning is more then just a player for Indy. To be honest he is our claim to fame. Everything we have is becouse of him.Ring, Stadium,Fans, Filled Seats and most important a new history.

If it wasent for him we still be known a the mayflower truck Colts<- yes, that was us and how we would be remebered and know if it was not for PM.That and Jeff George (lol) or drunk Bob Irsay….
(probly-many fans dont even no what am talking about do to their age or they just jumped on a fub band wagon in 07)

I going to go out on a limb and say PM is going to be healthy enough to return due all upcoming reports that he is now throwing and recovering well.
I believe we do what we should of done long time ago and add depth to our QB postion. Alot of Depth and insurance that this type of season never happens agian. If that means sit luck or rg3d2 am fine with that.

or lets just get Luck and have Collins / Painter behind him and see what happens….agian.. ; /

by 67ChevILL on Jan 6, 2012 4:10 PM EST reply actions

manning is more than a player?

no he isnt. that is exactly what he is. a football player.

there will be many more that come through indy.

by omahacolt on Jan 6, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

Technically you are right

Manning is only 1 person. He can only play one position at a time. He can’t snap the ball to himself or run routes and catch his own passes. He doesn’t play defense or kick field goals either. But if you are actually trying to push the thought that his impact is the same as any other player, you are a fool. Manning means 1000% more to this team than any other player ever has.

2-14 is all the evidence you need.

I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

by AceOfSpades on Jan 6, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs